MAFS Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant ‘ask for freebies for wedding’

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have angered a small business owner by asking for ‘freebies’ for their wedding day next month.

The couple recently contacted a vendor hoping to obtain complimentary services – which would have cost paying customers thousands of dollars – in exchange for publicity on Instagram.

In addition to a plug on social media, the reality stars promised the business would get a very brief mention in Channel Nine’s coverage of their nuptials. 

Busted! Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant have angered a small business owner by asking for ‘freebies’ for their wedding next month. Pictured in April

The business owner, who asked to remain anonymous, said their company had declined the request, adding that they would be surprised if any of their competitors agreed to Jules’ terms.

Despite trying to pull off their wedding as cheaply as possible, Jules and Cameron are making more money than ever before thanks to their brand partnerships. 

In the past two months alone, Jules has been announced as a Weight Watchers ambassador, joined forces with Olay to become a ‘face’ of the skincare line, and launched her own shapewear brand, Figur.

Don't you know who we are? The couple recently contacted a vendor hoping to obtain complimentary services - which would have cost paying customers thousands of dollars - in exchange for publicity on Instagram. Pictured on Married At First Sight

Don’t you know who we are? The couple recently contacted a vendor hoping to obtain complimentary services – which would have cost paying customers thousands of dollars – in exchange for publicity on Instagram. Pictured on Married At First Sight

Big stars: In addition to a plug on social media, the reality stars promised the business would get a very brief mention in Channel Nine's coverage of their nuptials. Pictured in July

Big stars: In addition to a plug on social media, the reality stars promised the business would get a very brief mention in Channel Nine’s coverage of their nuptials. Pictured in July

Jules and Cameron have also teamed up with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, meal delivery service Hello Fresh and various fitness brands.

The couple have certainly come a long way since their days on MAFS, when they were billed as a ‘business owner’ and ‘former cricketer’ respectively.

The pair’s shameless request for free services is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding their wedding day. 

Money-makers: In the past two months alone, Jules has been announced as a Weight Watchers ambassador, joined forces with Olay to become a 'face' of the skincare line, and launched her own shapewear brand, Figur

Money-makers: In the past two months alone, Jules has been announced as a Weight Watchers ambassador, joined forces with Olay to become a ‘face’ of the skincare line, and launched her own shapewear brand, Figur

Brand ambassadors: Jules and Cam have also teamed up with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, meal delivery service Hello Fresh and various fitness brands

Brand ambassadors: Jules and Cam have also teamed up with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, meal delivery service Hello Fresh and various fitness brands

Social climbers: Jules and Cameron have certainly come a long way since their days on MAFS, when they were billed as a 'business owner' and 'former cricketer' respectively

Social climbers: Jules and Cameron have certainly come a long way since their days on MAFS, when they were billed as a ‘business owner’ and ‘former cricketer’ respectively

On Monday, fellow Married At First Sight contestant Melissa Lucarelli slammed Jules for dumping her as a bridesmaid via text message. 

In a blistering interview with NW magazine, Melissa accused her former co-star of selfishly using their friendship to her advantage.

‘Now Cam and Jules are making money, she doesn’t need me anymore and she also doesn’t want me to get any publicity,’ she said.

Falling out: On Monday, Melissa Lucarelli (right) lashed out at her former friend and co-star, Jules (left), after she allegedly dumped her as a bridesmaid. Pictured with Heidi Latcham

Falling out: On Monday, Melissa Lucarelli (right) lashed out at her former friend and co-star, Jules (left), after she allegedly dumped her as a bridesmaid. Pictured with Heidi Latcham

Hurt: A clearly frustrated Melissa, 38, told NW magazine: 'One day we were texting about family and babies, then two days later she was dumping me as a bridesmaid!' Pictured in April

Hurt: A clearly frustrated Melissa, 38, told NW magazine: ‘One day we were texting about family and babies, then two days later she was dumping me as a bridesmaid!’ Pictured in April

Jules and Cam were initially scheduled to marry in September, on the one-year anniversary of filming their MAFS wedding, but postponed the ceremony until November.  

They are said to have recently moved the location from the Hunter Valley to Sydney’s CBD after signing a lucrative deal with Channel Nine to televise the event.   

According to New Idea, the last minute venue change made it ‘logistically easier to film’ as it ‘was going to be too costly for the whole crew to travel so far away.’

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Jules and Cameron’s manager, Benji Hart of THE.mgmt, for comment. 

Change of plan! Jules and Cam recently agreed to change their wedding venue at the last minute to make it 'logistically easier for Nine to film' the ceremony. Pictured in October

Change of plan! Jules and Cam recently agreed to change their wedding venue at the last minute to make it ‘logistically easier for Nine to film’ the ceremony. Pictured in October

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