Despite the illusion that its their big day, the couples wedding ceremonies are all for show, as the Australian Marriage Act orders couples to notify the court one month and one day ahead of tying the knot. As for the contestants, theyre real, although not all of them apply for the show.

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As well as not actually being legally married, the couples will meet up with each other every week for dinner and at every party, viewers will get to watch the couples decide right then and there whether to stay together or break up.