‘Married at First Sight’: Parents Try and Stop Weddings in New Orleans

Married at First Sight: New Orleans spoilers say parents don’t take the marriage news well – and some of them even try to stop the weddings altogether. Legally marrying a stranger is certainly an unorthodox way to find your forever. And, this new take on arranged marriages rubs some family members the wrong way. What else do teasers reveal?

Married at First Sight: Marriage Hopefuls Break the News to Their Relatives

A big part of the Married at First Sight experiment even before the weddings take place is getting the support of your family. And, because cast members legally marry strangers, not all family members support this decision.

As viewers saw last season, many of Mindy Shiben’s family members didn’t show up to her wedding to Zach Justice. And, it looks like there are similar reservations this time around.

The Married at First Sight process is stressful. And, that’s especially true if you don’t have the support you need from your relatives. And, spoilers show some don’t take the marriage news well.

MAFS NOLA: Family Members Try & Stop the Weddings in New Orleans?

Married at First Sight spoilers reveal Brett and Olivia’s parents have strong reactions to the news. Along with the initial shock of the upcoming nuptials, Olivia’s mother says what her daughter does is both “unconventional” and “gut-wrenching”. Married at First Sight is a big risk. And, this modern take on marriage certainly clashes with more traditional values on tying the knot.

Meanwhile, Karen’s parents ask her point-blank if she lost her mind. Married at First Sight spoilers reveal Karen has cold feet after finding out hubby Miles Alexander’s identity. But, even before she gets to that point on her MAFS journey, she has to convince her parents she does the right thing by marrying a stranger.

Even as Karen tries on wedding dresses in Married at First Sight spoilers, her mother reminds her that she can change her mind “anytime”.

And, teasers reveal friends and relatives voice their concerns even as the brides and grooms get dressed for the big day. So, there’s a lot of drama playing out even before the marriage hopefuls meet their spouses for the first time.

Married at First Sight: What to Expect Heading into the Weddings

Married at First Sight: New Orleans spoilers tease a lot of drama ahead for the new couples. And, if the parents don’t come around and support the marriages, that’s one more hurdle to contend with on top of everything else.

There’s also the possibility that some family members never come around. And, if that’s the case, the new husbands and wives will have to navigate their new marriages without that support.

With the new Married at First Sight season about to be underway, there’s a lot of drama to dig into even before the marriage hopefuls meet their future spouses. And, what happens when the cameras roll and things hit the fan is worth the watch.

Watch the season premiere of Married at First: New Orleans, Wednesday, July 15 on the Lifetime network.

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