We follow three couples that are about to get married. The only catch is that they never meet their spouse before.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Paul C. Brunson , Chloe Massey , Mel Schilling , Charlene Douglas , Zoe Clifton , Chanita Stephenson , Jordan Emmett-Connelly , April Banbury , George Roberts , Jenna Robinson , Thomas Hartley , Adrian Sanderson , Whitney Hughes , Kasia Martin , Kwame Badu , Johnathan Wileman , Sophie Brown , Duka Cavolli
Before our 16 strangers walk down the aisle, they celebrate their last night of freedom, at the ultimate stag and hen parties, where a surprise is in store.
Second episode of the series, we follow two couples on their weddings days and see how they react to the first sight of their new partners,
The first four couples go on honeymoon. But some couples aren't sure they're compatible.
The last four singles plunge into marriage with a complete stranger.
The final four singles plunge into marriage with a complete stranger.
Four more couples head off on their honeymoon, but not everyone can find their spark.
All the couples meet for their second diner party, drama unravels.
The couples go through some troubles and have to meet with the judges to discuss their battles together.
'Yes Week' brings some of the couples closer together but pushes others to breaking point.
Marriages are put under the spotlight once more at the second Commitment Ceremony
The couples spend time apart at group girls' and boys' days out - with a few home truths
A brave new group of singles put their faith in the expert matching skills of Paul C. Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas, in the hope of finding everlasting love...with a complete stranger. But before the first two couples say "I do", all 16 brides and grooms come together at stag and hen parties, to celebrate their last night of freedom. Then, at the first weddings of the series, one bride has serious doubts the minute she reaches the end of the aisle, while another couple find an instant connection.
Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love and tie the knot with a total stranger. While one bride gets more than she bargained for, an overprotective friend threatens to spoil the big day for a groom and his new husband.
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the first four couples embark on luxury honeymoons in the sun. But while this trip of a lifetime brings some of the newlyweds closer together, for others their compatibility is tested to breaking point.
Two more couples meet for the very first time on their wedding day. Could one groom's surprise announcement leave him stranded by a runaway bride? And a twice-married single mum hopes to find love that will last.
Four more singles decide to embark on the wildest social experiment on television, agreeing to marry a perfect stranger and meeting them for the first time on their wedding day. But whilst one wife hopes to meet the woman of her dreams, another bride's high expectations could be a recipe for disaster.
The next group of newlyweds fly off to tropical climes, as the four couples enjoy the most luxurious of honeymoons. But whilst fun in the sun is on the cards for some, others find the break away far from blissful.
A brand-new chapter of the experiment begins for all of the couples, as they gather together for their first dinner party. Under the watchful eye of experts, Mel, Paul and Charlene, the couples meet as a group for the very first time and drama is definitely on the menu.
It's a pivotal part of the process--the first Commitment Ceremony, where the couples meet to discuss their marriages with the experts and also make a critical decision. Do they stay in the process and continue working on their relationships or will they decide to leave, walking away from their marriages and the experiment altogether?
It's Yes Week for the couples, as the experts set them an exercise to explore power play in their marriages. For most it's an exciting week, as the couples move in and start living together for the very first time, but one groom has to unpack his bags alone, as his bride takes some time out to make the most difficult decision. Will she stay in the process or leave the experiment altogether?
It's the second dinner party of the experiment, but whilst most eagerly anticipate the evening ahead, two grooms are left to arrive alone. And the Honesty Box challenge turns up the heat after dinner--leaving one bride furious and wanting everyone to know.
It's time for another Commitment Ceremony, where the couples get the opportunity to discuss the week with Mel, Paul and Charlene. But important decisions lie ahead--who will stay on in the experiment and who has come to the end of the road?
Wedding bells chime once more, as two new surprise couples meet each other for the first time at the end of the aisle. But whilst one couple discover they have an electric connection, one groom has last minute second thoughts, leaving their families fearing he may not even show up.
The final two couples in the experiment get to enjoy their honeymoons, but whilst one forges a deeper connection, the other's explosive trip away ends in near disaster. And for some of the couples back at home it's Intimacy week, with expert Charlene dishing out the homework, with varying degrees of success.
It's the third dinner party of the series but little do the couples know that newcomers Gemma and Matt and Sophie and Johnathan are about to crash the party. But whilst Gemma can't wait to make friends with the girls, a feud erupts between other members of the group which threatens to destroy their friendships.
It's the half-way point of the series and a pivotal time in the process, as the experts deliver some hard-hitting truths to help the couples progress on their journey. And for the newest couples to the experiment, it's time to take to the couch, as their marriages are put under the microscope for the very first time.
It's Love/Hate week for the couples, as the experts set them exercises to improve their honesty and communication. But tensions run high at the apartments, when a comment from Johnathan lands him hot water and one bride threatens to leave the experiment for good.
It's the Couple's Retreat, a chance for everyone to escape the routine of life in the apartments and embark on a weekend in the countryside together. But an innocent game turns the party upside down, as not only are old feuds are reignited, a connection forms between a bride and groom...that aren't married to each other.
The Couple's Retreat continues with a fiery banquet dinner. As uncomfortable details of the previous days games circulate a horrified Gemma discovers her husband Matt has eyes for fellow contestant Whitney.
It's the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and an opportunity for the experts to assess the fallout from the Couples Retreat. As usual the couples will all face the decision of whether to stay and work on their marriages or leave the experiment for good, but a huge curveball arises, a dilemma so difficult that it leaves even the experts stumped.
It's the all important homestays, a chance for one half of the couples to take their loved ones back home, get a glimpse of the future of their marriages in the outside world, and for some, receive a serious grilling from the in-laws.
Celebrations at the Dinner Party are cut short as the Anonymous Letters assignment brings to light some uncomfortable observations for the couples. And whilst George and Adrian try to repair their friendship, a shocking confession from Jordan leaves Chanita with serious doubts about their future.
It's time for Thomas' and the Bride's homestays, a crucial part of the experiment that gives friends and family the chance to meet up with the couples for the first time since their wedding day. Jordan gets a grilling in Derby, Zoe and Jenna struggle to decide where they would live in the outside world and Adrian hears some harsh feedback from Thomas's mum and dad.
It's the turn of Whitney, Kasia and April to take their partners home to meet their loved ones, but Kwame's in for a shock when he comes face to face with Kasia's loyal sisters. Back in London, the L bomb gets dropped, and on a night out, the ongoing feud between Thomas and the girls comes to an explosive conclusion.
It's the last Commitment Ceremony of the experiment and the final opportunity for the couples to take feedback from the experts. Some relationships are solid and some are shaky, but all of the participants must make the most important decision to date, do they stay to end of the process and agree to go to the Vow Renewal Ceremony or is today the day they call quits on their marriage?
The couples set out on their final dates and their stakes in the game are higher than ever. Will they use the time to reflect on their relationships and plan for a future together or will their any cracks in their marriages be put under added pressure? Difficult decisions lie ahead and for one couple in particular, a crisis is on the cards.
It's the last dinner party for the couples, but just because only a handful remain doesn't mean the night will be uneventful. The honesty box game unveils some uncomfortable truths and Thomas and Adrian make a shock announcement that rocks the foundations of the group.
With final vows fast approaching some of the couples take time to visit their loved ones and interrogate their relationships. As three couples head to the ceremony, tensions rise as the most important decision of the experiment is about to be made--will their commit to a future together or walk away from their marriage for good?
It's time for the vow renewals for the last of the newlyweds but as one couple commit to spending their future together but the fate of two others hang in the balance. Will they finally decide to call time on their marriages or decide that life beyond the experiment is one they want to share together?
All twenty participants of the experiment reunite for the final ever dinner party. But weeks after the Vow Renewals have taken place, which couples will have survived the test of making their relationships work in the outside world and who will be arriving alone? The experts watch on as the honesty box game sets off an explosive disagreement between everyone, that ends the evening with a bang.
All of the couples meet as a group to face the experts one last time. For some, the time is used to reflect back on their experience and make plans together for the future, but for others the drama continues to unfold. However, despite any animosity, there's not a dry eye in the house when everyone settles down to watch their wedding day videos, taking them back to the day the unforgettable experiment began.
It's a marry Christmas, as some of MAFS UK's most memorable brides and grooms head to a country hideaway for a festive dinner party - will any new romances blossom under the mistletoe?
