Ep 1. Wedding Preparation

On the first episode of season 3 of Married at First Sight, titled "Wedding Preparation," viewers are introduced to the six new singles who are ready to take the leap of faith and get married to a complete stranger. The concept of meeting someone for the first time on their wedding day and then living together as a married couple for six weeks has been tested over the past two seasons, and now it's time to meet this new batch of brave participants.

The episode starts with the three experts, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson, and Dr. Jessica Griffin, meeting the new singles and explaining the process to them. The experts conduct a series of interviews with each participant to try to figure out the perfect match for each of them. They base their decision on various factors such as their personalities, values, and preferences.

After the matchmaking process is done, the experts introduce the six singles to their respective partners. The couples finally meet each other for the very first time and exchange a few brief words. As they get to know each other, they all express their varying levels of nervousness and excitement.

The participants are then sent to their respective bachelorette and bachelor parties, where they get some last-minute advice from their friends and family. David, who is 29 years old, confesses that he's never been in a serious relationship before and is worried about whether the experiment will work for him. His friends try to ease his nerves by reminding him that he's a great catch and that he should trust the experts.

Meanwhile, Tres, who is 27 years old, has already started to establish a connection with his partner, Vanessa. The two of them are seen enjoying each other's company and hitting it off quite well. Although Vanessa is initially a bit shy, the sparks between the two quickly become evident.

The day before the wedding, the couples finally get to see their partners' apartments. Once there, they start to get an idea of what their spouse's personality is like and what they've been up to. Sam, who is 30 years old, is excited to show his apartment to his partner, Neil. The two men bond over their shared love of technology and computers.

Finally, it's the day of the wedding, and each participant is seen getting ready for their big day. The episode shows the couples getting dolled up and then heading to their respective wedding venues. The experts are seen giving them some last-minute advice and reminding them of the commitment they are about to make.

And then it's time for the couples to meet at the altar. As each bride and groom walk down the aisle, their partner is seen waiting for them with a mixture of anticipation and nerves. The couples exchange their vows and rings, and the moment they kiss for the first time is a moment of pure magic.

The episode ends with the couples heading off to their respective honeymoon suites, excited to finally get to know each other on an intimate level. As viewers, we're left with a sense of excitement and anticipation as we watch this brave new generation of couples embark on this unique journey together. Will they thrive or will they crash and burn? We'll have to keep watching to find out.