Wedding day nerves? Married At First Sight bride Aleksandra Markovic looks apprehensive as goofy groom Ivan Sarakula drinks beer straight after the ceremony … and wears NO socks with his dress shoes
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There are just 12 days to go until Married At First Sight returns.
And Daily Mail Australia can offer an exclusive look at the wedding of one of the couples: Aleksandra Markovic and Ivan Sarakula.
The pair exchanged vows in Western Sydney on September 12, and the first signs are that they appear to be mismatched.
Filming: Daily Mail Australia can offer an exclusive look at the wedding of one of the new MAFS couples, Aleksandra Markovic and Ivan Sarakula. Pictured: Aleksandra and a female producer
Wedding day nerves? Groom Ivan was later seen drinking a beer next to his bride as she smiled
Aleksandra, 31, who previously appeared on Take Me Out in 2018, wore a white lace wedding dress while walking out of the church.
The backless gown featured intricate detailing throughout and a high neck design.
She clutched a bouquet of flowers and was also followed by a female producer.
We’ve seen her before! Aleksandra, 31, who previously appeared on Take Me Out in 2018, wore a white lace wedding dress while walking out of the church
Helping hand: She clutched a bouquet of flowers and was followed by a female producer, who helped adjust her dress
Friend: Aleksandra was joined by a woman in a black dress, who is believed to be a bridesmaid
Details: Her backless gown featured intricate detailing throughout and a high neck design
They were joined by a third woman in a black dress, who is believed to be one of Aleksandra’s bridesmaids.
Aleksandra didn’t seem too happy on her big day, and it’s possible her first meeting with Ivan hadn’t lived up to her expectations.
Ivan, 30, also looked nervous – which is understandable given that he’d signed up to marry a complete stranger.
Didn’t go to plan? Aleksandra didn’t seem too happy on her big day, and it’s possible her first meeting with Ivan hadn’t lived up to her expectations
Background: Aleksandra is a real estate agent, singing teacher and former beauty pageant contestant who hails from Perth and was raised in a traditional Serbian household
The sockless groom was seen chatting to his groomsmen and appeared to have worry etched on his face.
While it’s unclear how the wedding itself went, the couple appeared to loosen up a little throughout the course of the day.
Ivan wrapped a hand around Aleksandra’s arm at one stage, and was later seen drinking a beer next to his bride as she smiled.
Aleksandra is a real estate agent, singing teacher and former beauty pageant contestant who hails from Perth and was raised in a traditional Serbian household.
Cold feet: Ivan Sarakula (right) also looked nervous, which is understandable given that he’d signed up to marry a complete stranger
Is everything okay? The sockless groom was seen chatting to his groomsmen and appeared to have worry etched on his face
Abrasive: In a recent trailer, Ivan said he hopes his ‘wife sticks around long enough’ to see beyond his sometimes ‘offensive’ personality. Pictured filming a piece-to-camera interview
Pep talk? A casually-dressed man, believed to be a producer, offered Ivan words of support
Ivan is also a real estate agent and was born in Ukraine.
In a recent trailer, he said he hopes his ‘wife sticks around long enough’ to see beyond his sometimes ‘offensive’ personality.
The same clip showed him spraying deodorant on his feet, which suggests he is getting a ‘goofy’ edit like season five’s Troy Delmege.
Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine on Monday, February 3
Tactile display: While it’s unclear how the wedding itself went, the couple appeared to loosen up a little throughout the course of the day