Series nine of Married at First Sight UK is in full swing and audiences are already hooked by the show’s juicy gossip and dramatic storylines. The British version of MAFs first aired on Monday 16 September and there’s already been dinner party spats, chaotic pranks and a ‘wife swap’ controversy that sparked debate on week one.
Not sure what we’re talking about? For the uninitiated, the premise of MAFs is essentially an extreme match-making experiment with the aim of helping British singles find true love. Eight couples are paired up by relationship experts and agree to marry when they first meet each other at the altar. They then spend the following weeks living together and getting to know each other, before deciding whether they want to stay married at the end of the series.
It’s easy to see why people are infatuated with the show, and while the heated arguments, juicy gossip and genuinely touching moments tend to be what keeps the public hooked, many fans (including us!) are keen to find out where the couples tied the knot this year.
All eight couples held their on-screen weddings at two breathtaking locations in the UK: Farnham Castle in Surrey and The Elvetham Hotel in Hampshire. Read on to find out more about the wedding venues that feature in MAFs 2024, including how much they cost, who got married there and whether you can book them for your own special day.
And if you’re keen to get your weekly MAFs fix, the show airs every Monday to Thursday at 9pm on E4.
Farnham Castle, Surrey
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What: The couples were invited to live out their fairytale dreams at award-winning wedding venue Farnham Castle, a historic location home to acres of beautiful grounds and a wealth of stunning spaces to say ‘I do’. Ceremony rooms include the Great Hall, atmospheric chapels, or even outside in its breathtaking grounds with the grade ll-listed building as your backdrop. Farnham Castle is able to host exclusive use and dry-hire weddings for groups of up to 350 standing guests, or 238 for seated dinners, but is equally well-equipped to host more intimate nuptials, too.
Which MAFs couples got married here? Lacey and Nathan, Polly and Adam, Emma and Casper, and Holly and Alex.
How much? Prices start at £4,000 and can reach up to £15,000
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The Elvetham Hotel, Hampshire
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What: The Elvetham Hotel is a magnificent country house hotel located in the town of Hook, in Hampshire. The wedding venue is steeped in historic features and charm, from original fireplaces to oak-panelled walls, and incredible views of its perfectly manicured gardens. The hotel can accommodate up to 160 guests for receptions and 120 for dining, with venue hire including access to its elegant rooms, a wedding breakfast, an evening reception, formal gardens, and a red-carpet arrival.
Which MAFs couples got married here? Kristina and Kieran, Sacha and Ross, Eve and Charlie, and Richelle and Orson.
How much? Prices range between £3,000 and £8,000
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