S06.E00: Matchmaking Special / S06.E01: Wedding Prep

[Tara Ariano]

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Boston area singles yearning for a life-long partnership agree to a provocative proposal: getting legally married to a stranger the moment they first meet. Boston-based psychologist and Professor Dr. Jessica Griffin, joins sociologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz and marriage counselor, Pastor Calvin Roberson on the series’ panel of experts.

Edited January 2, 2018 by Drogo

[humbleopinion]

The 3 Successful M@FS couples give tips to their new counterparts...

eonline.com/news/902823/married-at-first-sight-s-most-successful-couples-reveal-their-secrets-to-everlasting-love

[answerphone]

I'm watching it now. Can't wait to see more!

[jenifaohjenny]

Dr Pepper weight loss!!! Wow - she looks great. 

[peaceknit]

28 minutes ago, jenifaohjenny said:

Dr Pepper weight loss!!! Wow - she looks great. 

Is that what it is? I thought that she had maybe had a facelift or some other kind of work. It looks good on her!

Edited January 3, 2018 by peaceknit

[Neurochick]

Wait, did Jonathan say he got fired for doing this show?  Interesting.  

But he has a cat, so it’s all good. 

[Kareem]

Wow, I think Jephte/Shawneice are adorable. Love his shyness. Hope they get along.  

[wait.what]

Why do all of the vendors (jeweler, bridal salon, etc) always fake act so surprised when they say “I haven’t even met my bride/groom!” I mean, what do they think all of the cameras are for? Are we supposed to think that the visits to their stored aren’t pre-planned? 

[Soup333]

44 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

Wait, did Jonathan say he got fired for doing this show?  Interesting.  

But he has a cat, so it’s all good. 

I actually said I was going to give him a chance for this exact reason.  I hope the job issue doesn't become a huge, drawn out thing between the two of them. 

 

I don't like the firefighter. Weird.

[wait.what]

(Can’t remember all of their names)

finance guy lost his job? His bride and her family appear very sad. When they are together  

I wonder what the schoolteacher’s employer thinks about him appearing on the show? I can’t imagine they would be too happy about it. His bride looks different every time I see her. I think it’s cause she changes her hair all the time. 

The fireman: nice to see his co-workers so supportive, but he kinda seems too nerdy for his match. He seems like the perfect guy on paper: steady job, has several sources of income, seems to have lots of friends. Is it too soon for ?Jackie after losing her boyfriend? 

[Adeejay]

A Ryan was matched with a Jaclyn in Season two, and it didn’t work out.  Seems as though they are going to keep trying until they get it right.

Since the show is a hit, new events are being added to prolong it.  I have a feeling this season is going to end in April.

[wait.what]

Why did he choose a tan suit? To show her his style? Weird. 

[Primetimer]

Which of them will get divorced first?

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[humbleopinion]

Basement Ryan and Jacklyn of Tito's Vodka...He was still sleeping with his old girlfriend while married to his animal print wearing bride.

[answerphone]

What's everyone's first thoughts on who will be a successful couple?

(I have no clue!) ?

[Gem 10]

Damn.  I thought the weddings were on at 10 o clock and on comes Jamie & Doug AGAIN.   Pepper looks fabulous, whatever she did.  Lost weight and maybe a little Botox.  I thought the three couples were matched perfectly looks wise.  They all had or have good jobs.  These six are the best I've seen so far on this show.

[shouldbedancing]

I really liked that the couples met before the wedding. I hope they keep each other's numbers so they can talk to other people about things besides the aggressive Pastor guy. Why'd they get rid of the sex therapist. That always seems to be the biggest problem. Will they still do the fishbowl of personal questions with the new lady?

[ChristmasJones]

I am soooooooooooo happy this is back!!!! It is my TV crack.  

And I made a rhyme. woo hoo

[SerenityNow721]

This was a favorite guilty pleasure sort of show for me,  but I was so disillusioned by last season I'm not sure if I'll be watching. Too much repetition - going over and over why they wanted to be married (at first sight!!) and way too much manufactured drama by way of funky, incoherent editing. I'll keep my eye on the boards and if it looks like the season is more fun than frustrating, maybe I'll catch up on demand. 

Edited January 3, 2018 by SerenityNow721

[amcfar]

I may be wrong, but I don’t think there will be sparks flying between Jaclyn and Ryan. And how odd that they already had a Jaclyn and Ryan pairing on this show several years ago. ?

[2727]

At least the editors got their required shots of everyone looking upset on decision day!

The casting special is always one of my favorite episodes, then the weddings, honeymoons, and finding a place to live. I kind of dip in and out of the slow, interminable episodes after that.

The cast all seem nice but I'm sure at least three will end up grinding my nerves, Ryan. It was sweet that Jephte was so excited he was chosen, but his mother's disapproval may be A Thing.

The wedding pictures here look great, although all I can see now is Jaclyn's man hands. (Disclosure: I wear a 7.5 as well.)

Edited January 3, 2018 by 2727

[call me ishmael]

What i want to know is how many times the “experts” are contractually obligated to say how much pressure they feel about their choices when they are purportedly talking to each other in a spontaneous manner?  You would think that they would have let each other know by now...

[suzeecat]

 Jephte/Shawneice, cutest couple!

So glad to have this show back, I just love the premise and watching the drama unfold.  I'm so glad for this forum to discuss because I don't tell many people in my "real life" that I watch - definitely a guilty pleasure for me!

[cardigirl]

Not sure where to put this, but is there going to be a place to discuss the Married at First Sight: Jamie and Doug Plus One show?  Please??  

I have so many questions and thoughts!  :) 

[Drogo]

7 minutes ago, cardigirl said:

Not sure where to put this, but is there going to be a place to discuss the Married at First Sight: Jamie and Doug Plus One show?  Please??  

I have so many questions and thoughts!  :) 

[cardigirl]

Just now, Drogo said:

Yay! And Thanks!!!!!

[Pepper Mostly]

1 hour ago, suzeecat said:

 Jephte/Shawneice, cutest couple!

 

I think they are adorable and am all in for them to succeed. What a smile on Shawneice! And I love a man who works with little kids.

I was disappointed that they didn't pick the lively, perky yoga teacher. I liked her.

I'm from Boston so I was only going to watch this season to squee when I saw places I recognize. Did the firefighter who has one hundred jobs say he owns a rental property in Salem? My town!! I'll have to stalk him.

Drink every time one of the "experts" says "these are real, legal marriages!" We'd be hammered by the second commercial break.

[Puppylv110]

I thought that the show purchased the rings? WHY in the hell would you spend that kind of $ on a wedding ring for a stranger?????

[humbleopinion]

Dr. Pepper shrank in weight and height. Her makeup and hairdo  is flattering...finally.

Her tiny legs were jutting out of her chair like a toddler at the adult dinner table, M@FS producers get her a better chair...more proportionate to her stature.

I worried as she teetered on her wedgy wooden heels as she visited homes to snoop in drawers and fridges.

Pastor Cal, decafe only, calm the hell down..this is a long season.....

Dr. Jessica...trauma relationship specialist...hope your audition was helping Cody from last season....and Derek from the season before...

The lame-o songs are back again....ugh.

[humbleopinion]

About the ring $$, perhaps the grooms were given a budget and Fireman Ryan decided to bust the budget allotted.

Ryan is a full time firefighter, works construction and is a landlord.

No wonder he doesn't have time to date...he stays busy, working over 100 hours/week.

Jonathan was  incredulous that Ryan would bend the rules so early in the show and actually spend his own money on top of show money for the wedding band.

Jon's joblessness seems to be his story line for the season....his pride may be the undoing of the marriage.

Jon is right, lack of job does make a poor first impression, but on the bright side he has plenty of time to devote to Molly.

Maybe Firefighter Ryan can give him a job....

[Deni]

The firefighter is super annoying. I can barely watch him.

[2727]

Pastor Cal's Corollary: No side pieces!

[ChristmasJones]

This series would be unwatchable without a DVR imo.  Every time the experts came on, I fast-forwarded through.

[Ashlyc]

15 hours ago, humbleopinion said:

Basement Ryan and Jacklyn of Tito's Vodka...He was still sleeping with his old girlfriend while married to his animal print wearing bride.

Really! He really tried to play like he was a good mommas boy. Fraud.

[Palomar]

5 hours ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Drink every time one of the "experts" says "these are real, legal marriages!" We'd be hammered by the second commercial break.

AND drink every time one of the experts say "they are marrying complete strangers"!  We will be reminded of that each time there is any kind of disagreement of ANY kind throughout the season.

[Gem 10]

Paid firemen such as N.Y. City and probably Boston work 24 on and like 3 or 4 days off depending what shift they were working.  That's why a lot of firemen work other jobs and have businesses.  The single guys usually take the overtime which amounts to lots of money. 

[amcfar]

5 hours ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Drink every time one of the "experts" says "these are real, legal marriages!" We'd be hammered by the second commercial break.

The experts love stating how “real and legally binding” these marriages are; at the same time, they also love referring to said marriages as “experiments.” Kind of contradictory, no?

[Gem 10]

ANOTHER Jaclyn and Ryan. Really?

Man, those "experts". They're wicked fuckin' smaht. 

Ha ha .. Boston or Kennedy lingo? from a New Yawker

[Koalagirl]

3 hours ago, Deni said:

The firefighter is super annoying. I can barely watch him.

Thank you!   Glad it's not just me.

[humbleopinion]

Firefighter Ryan is trying too hard too soon... alpha dogging the other 2 grooms.

Why isn't he married already...no... really?

If Ryan was such a catch, every firefighter wife would be setting him up with their sister, cousin, girlfriends...any single girl they knew...something is off...just saying...

Have a feeling that he feels he gets to be in control because he is the provider...

He wants a wife...not a girlfriend.

Hope we get a Ryan explanation of his catch phrase.

Jefftee is shell shocked...his Momma is a powerful force and she know it.

Shawniece is a chameleon...her hair and makeup totally changes her looks from the next.

[PityFree]

Oh. Great.  Now with everything else we women have to worry about being judged for, we have to worry about our ring sizes being judged. Guess what, Unemployed Guy? I’m judging you to be an idiot for giving up your job to be on a cheesy reality show. 

[humbleopinion]

Jaclyn may have man hands but she managed to stay employed while on the show... Jon...

Mr. Adventure is emotionally shaky without work...hopefully he job hunts during the 8 weeks and we see him unable to get any offers...Molly will see how weak he is...

Justified revenge for making fun of another man's fiance's thick fingers....

Broke the bro code...no ridiculing another man's fiance...

Edited January 3, 2018 by humbleopinion

[palmaire]

4 hours ago, 2727 said:

Pastor Cal's Corollary: No side pieces!

It's so heartening that that had to be spelled out for everyone.

[humbleopinion]

Past seasons M@FS Producers relied on common sense about having NO gfs while married for the show...but Basement Ryan, N8 seemed to have not gotten the memo and cheated...so Cal made it part of the day long seminar of the grooms to be...wonder if the potential brides got the same admonishment.

[Mercolleen]

They just had an ad for the wedding ep during the casting special. Showing all of the people who were cast. So I guess I can go on the boards without any spoiler worries!

[humbleopinion]

Back to back episodes last night...did you tune out after the first hour?

[Jeanne222]

I like the firefighter.  He's a hard worker and wants to take care of his woman!  Finance guy I'm not crazy about him.  Looking at his digs he's not real successful!

The Teacher Has His Hands Full With His Look At Me Momma.

[LennieBriscoe]

IDGI. I watched both episodes last night. The second one ended with all three grooms awaiting their still-unseen brides.

Now, today, without any searching, I see photos of ALL THREE COUPLES POST-WEDDINGS (People, UK Daily Mail, e.g.)! In typical wedding-photo clinches.

Kind of takes away from the "How will each react?" suspense. #understatement #wth? #didImisstheweddingscenes?

shouldbedancing:

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I really liked that the couples met before the wedding.

They did? I saw the women meet each other, and the men meet each other, but I didn't see any couples meet other couples. Nor did I see individual grooms meet their brides.

Edited January 4, 2018 by LennieBriscoe

[gonecrackers]

I'm not sure I believe Jonathan lost his job because of the show; it could just be a story line. If he did then that's not a great way to start a new marriage with a *stranger*.

Firefighter is irritating; he's a bit off somehow.

Jephtee is looking like a deer in the headlights.

Shawniece has the potential to be interesting, but generally so far the women seem a bit dull.

[Gem 10]

You are right.  Totally confusing last night.  Then, they threw in Jamie & Doug in the mix.  Someone on the blog threw in a link with the three couples in the wedding clothes after the ceremony.  I felt like I was seeing everything backwards.