By Stig Editor
💍love is a beautiful thing: MAFS Stars Jamie Marinos & Eliot Donovan Announce Their Wedding Date: “This Time, It’s Real!”
SYDNEY — May 31, 2025 — It’s official: Married at First Sight Australia fan-favorites Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan are tying the knot — for real this time!
The couple, who found love outside the experimental format of the hit reality series, have announced that they will be getting married on December 14, 2025, in an intimate coastal ceremony in Byron Bay.
“We met in the most unexpected way — and this time, we’re walking down the aisle by choice, not by assignment,” Jamie told 9Entertainment in an exclusive interview.
💞 From Reality TV to Real Love
Jamie Marinos captured hearts during Season 12 of MAFS Australia, where she was originally matched with Dave Hand. Though their union didn’t last beyond the reunion, Jamie’s authenticity and emotional strength stood out to fans.
Eliot Donovan, who appeared in the same season, had a similarly rocky journey. But after the cameras stopped rolling, Jamie and Eliot reconnected at a post-show gathering, and the spark was undeniable.
“It started with a conversation neither of us expected to have,” Eliot shared. “And now here we are—writing our own story.”
🎉 Wedding Plans Underway
The couple revealed they plan to keep the wedding intimate and family-focused, with only close friends, fellow castmates, and family members in attendance.
“We’ve done the public thing. This is about us,” Jamie said. “It’s not for TV. It’s for real life.”
Wedding planning is already in motion, with Jamie hinting at a minimalist, nature-inspired theme. “Think sunset vows, barefoot dancing, and food that tastes like home,” she teased.
💌 A Love That Grew in Real Time
Fans have flooded social media with congratulations, noting how refreshing it is to see a MAFS love story that blossomed after the cameras stopped rolling.
One fan wrote on Instagram:
“From strangers to soulmates — this is the love story we didn’t see coming, but absolutely love to witness!”
📅 Save the Date
Jamie Marinos and Eliot Donovan are set to say “I do” on December 14, 2025, proving that sometimes the best matches happen after the final edit.