On this episode we were introduced to Hayley, and right off the bat, she would be so much fun at a party! Alongside this fun energy she has, she also comes across very real and unlikely to take s**t from anyone. No doubt she’ll be one of the straight talkers during this season.
Her groom David seems very respectful. I also get the feeling he’s grown up to develop a lot of patience having been raised by traditional Christian parents who seem reliant on old ways. The appreciation and love he has for them was pretty clear though. It was nice to see the great relationship he has with them while still being able to follow his own morals. Also, his mum definitely asks for the manager.
I’ve been left a little confused by Vanessa. She’s been introduced to us as someone who is not confident about her looks. Her past with acne has given her a lot of anxiety about her appearance and she appears to be very self-deprecating a lot of the time.
I truly felt sorry for the girl while watching. You could see it in her while she was reflecting on her words in the interview that this is a huge issue for her and it is really making her un-happy. My problem; this was her only drawn out characteristic.
Hating something about your appearance can really hit your confidence, but I don’t believe that this is all she speaks about and, so far, her edit on the show makes it look like it is. Was there nothing else about Vanessa the production crew wanted to explore? There really is nothing else in her narrative besides her hating her appearance.
At this point I’m looking forward to learning more about Vanessa. Going from her manner I do think she is a grounded girl. It’s awful she feels so lowly about her appearance and I hope her groom Chris makes her feel loved and shows her she is gorgeous. But I certainly hope her anxiety is not made to be her only character definer on the show. She deserves more of a narrative than that.
On that same note though, Vanessa and Chris as a couple didn’t really seem to get a lot of development yet compared to some of the other couples. Maybe we’re yet to see them more fleshed out or maybe we might just have this season’s first “filler couple”. Regardless, if the wedding was anything to go by, it’s clear no sparks are flying yet.
Hayley and David on the other hand looked like they were having fun. David’s soft approach to communication will hopefully compliment Hayley’s more intense personality. Although we all saw that teaser for the next episode right? Looks like it’s about to get choppy for the couple.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT AUSTRALIA RECAP 