With the final weddings underway, Tony and Morena quickly form a connection, but not everyone is convinced they’re a perfect match.
Meanwhile, Jacqui and Ryan’s big day starts with confidence, only to take an embarrassing twist when their first dance ends in disaster.
From Nine:
It’s the final two weddings of the experiment, and first up is young-at-heart groom Tony, who is looking for the everlasting love his parents had and someone who can match his youthful energy. Bride Morena is a fun-loving fitness instructor and a rocking DJ at the age of 57. A dedicated mother of two, Morena is looking forward to experiencing love for the first time after spending 29 years in a loveless marriage.
For the experts’ second match, career-driven Jacqui is yet to find a man who meets her high standards, while project manager Ryan has expectations he’s not willing to lower. Beaming with confidence, Jacqui tends to intimidate men with her self-described great looks and intelligence. Meanwhile, Ryan, a modern-day warrior, has overcome bullying at a young age and is now a tower of strength, physically and mentally. He even has an acronym for his perfect match: “EPIC” – energy, physicality, intellect, and confidence.
It’s both couples’ wedding day, and Tony goes back to his roots, making sure his Macedonian heritage is included in the wedding preparations. This includes shots of 70-proof rakija (moonshine) to kick off the celebrations and a traditional Macedonian ritual marking the transition from bachelorhood to married life – the shaving of the groom.
At the same time, Morena is having her dream dress fitted by her friend Josephine, a dress that represents the woman she has become. Her children, Olivia and Stefan, join in to share the excitement of their mum’s big day. They want nothing more than for her to find the perfect man who will treat her like a queen. It’s a match made in heaven when Tony and Morena lock eyes for the first time – they exchange heartfelt vows and quickly learn they share the same family values.

Meanwhile, Jacqui wants it all – a strong, successful, good-looking, intelligent man who will take the lead. Ryan, completely free of nerves, believes he can be an asset to anyone with his strength, intelligence, and warrior mentality. He just hopes his bride is as good-looking as he is.
The two meet at the altar, and while Ryan is instantly smitten, Jacqui is less impressed – concerned that her groom has dark hair and is not clean-shaven on his wedding day. They exchange vows, and Jacqui makes it clear what she expects from a husband, including taking the lead and offering his jacket when she’s cold. Things seem to be going well, but when Ryan fails to take Jacqui’s hand after the ceremony, her disappointment is clear, leading to tears.
At their wedding photoshoot, things go from bad to worse. Despite Jacqui emphasizing her love for a gentleman and a leader in her vows, Ryan misses her cues as she shivers through the shoot, ultimately having to ask for his jacket. While Ryan believes they are hitting it off, Jacqui has her doubts.
Morena and Tony, meanwhile, are having a much easier time at their wedding as they continue to bond with each other and their families… until Tony’s cousin Stephen gets involved. Unbeknownst to Morena, Stephen pulls Tony aside to voice his concerns, admitting he believes Morena is “much too old” for him and that he should be with someone younger. However, his advice falls on deaf ears, as Tony dismisses his cousin’s concerns, believing there is something special with Morena.
Over at Jacqui and Ryan’s reception, an unhappy Jacqui starts warming to her husband after learning about his successful career and upbringing. They connect over shared values and begin to hit it off. Finally, it’s time for their first dance. Ryan takes the lead and attempts to dip Jacqui – but he missteps, stands on her dress, and horrifyingly drops his bride, causing hysteria among the guests.
Ryan is mortified, while Jacqui finds humor in the moment, reassuring him that it’s okay and even laughing about it. Despite Jacqui’s words of comfort, Ryan can’t let it go, asking for the incident to be erased from the experiment as if it never happened – fearing he’ll go down in Married at First Sight history as the first groom to drop his bride.