Junior Rasmussen
The reality TV show 'Married at First Sight' has featured many honeymoon destinations over its multiple seasons. The show, which premiered in 2014, pairs up three to five couples who agree to marry when they first meet. The couples spend their wedding night in a hotel and then leave for a honeymoon, usually at a tropical location. The show has featured honeymoons in Mexico, Las Vegas, Florida, Jamaica, and Cancun, among other locations. The spin-off 'Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island' premiered in 2018 and featured sixteen singles on an exotic island attempting to match themselves.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Honeymoon Locations | The Poconos (Season 1), Vail Valley, Colorado (Season 2), Mexico (Season 11), Las Vegas (Season 12), Florida (Season 13), Cancun (Season 17), Jamaica (Season 16) |
| Who Pays? | The production pays for the honeymoon destinations |
| Format | Couples meet up on a joint honeymoon, and newlyweds travel to a tropical locale for a group trip after their weddings |
| Honeymoon Island | A spin-off series featuring 16 singles on an exotic island attempting to match themselves |
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What You'll Learn
Season 17's honeymoon resort in Cancun, Mexico
Season 17 of Married at First Sight sees the cast swap the chilly Mile High City of Denver for a sunny beachfront resort in Cancun, Mexico. The newly hitched couples are staying at the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, a five-star luxury resort about 30 minutes north of Cancun. The hotel boasts chic rooms and suites with sea views, swim-up pools, and private Jacuzzis.
Guests can enjoy a range of activities and amenities, including yoga and Pilates, salsa lessons, cooking and mixology classes, live music and DJs, and tequila tastings. There are also 20 restaurants and bars to choose from, including the Chic Cabaret and Restaurant, which combines dining with a cabaret show, Chang Thai, serving Southeast Asian cuisine, and El Dorado, a steakhouse. The adjacent TRS Coral Hotel is an adults-only resort that shares amenities with the Grand Palladium.
The resort pays tribute to its Mayan history, with each of the buildings representing a different Mayan element. Couples can explore the rich history of the area, including nearby Mayan ruins, or enjoy the natural surroundings, such as the river rapids and scores of iguanas on the shores. The intimate and romantic setting of the resort provides an opportunity for the couples to explore their physical chemistry and deepen their intimacy, while also facing tough marital conversations and learning more about each other's outlooks on life.
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Season 16's group honeymoon in Jamaica
Season 16 of Married at First Sight saw five couples from Nashville, Tennessee, jet off to the Caribbean island of Jamaica for their group honeymoon. The couples were: Kirsten Grimes and Shaquille Dillon, Jasmine Secrest and Airris Williams, Nicole Lilienthal and Christopher Thielk, Gina Micheletti and Clint Webb, and Domynique Kloss and Mackinley Gilbert.
The couples were treated to a stay at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa, an upscale honeymoon destination located on a beach in Lucea, Jamaica. The resort boasts four large pools, multiple well-stocked bars, an adults-only spa and wellness centre, and even a water park for children.
While the weddings featured on the show are beautiful, they are usually on the small side. However, the behind-the-scenes crew knows how to impress the cast and viewers with extravagant honeymoon locations. Previous seasons have whisked couples away to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The couples' time in Jamaica was not without drama, as one wife wanted to pick up the pace, but her husband hid his reason for wanting to slow things down. Additionally, some wives began to question their husbands' senses of humour, and a comment from one husband threatened to ruin his marriage before the honeymoon was even over.
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Season 13's honeymoon in Florida
Season 13 of Married at First Sight featured couples from Houston. The season first aired on July 21, 2021. While I could not find the specific location of their honeymoon, one source mentions that Season 13's honeymoon location was in Florida. The same source also mentions that the location in Florida seemed "pretty crappy" compared to the honeymoon locations in Season 11 (Mexico) and Season 12 (Vegas).
Married at First Sight is a reality TV series that first aired in the United States on FYI. Beginning with season two, it aired in simulcast on sister network A&E. In 2017, for its fifth season, the show moved to sister network Lifetime. The series features three to five couples, paired up by relationship experts, who agree to marry when they first meet.
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Season 12's honeymoon in Las Vegas
Season 12 of Married at First Sight took the newlyweds to Las Vegas for their honeymoon. The couples featured on the season were Paige Banks and Chris Williams, Briana Myles and Vincent Morales, Clara Berghaus and Ryan Oubre, Haley Harris and Jacob Harter, and Virginia Coombs and Erik Lake.
Briana and Vincent, who had an immediate connection at the altar, seemed to be enjoying their honeymoon, with Vincent telling his new bride, "I'm thoroughly enjoying spending time with you. I love being around you." In a testimonial, Briana said Vincent had "exceeded" her expectations for a husband. However, in a sneak peek of episode 6, Briana is seen getting irritated with Vincent, who appears more standoffish than usual and seems uninterested in conversing.
Another couple, Virginia and Erik, also faced many issues during their time on the show. They decided to stay together on decision day but ultimately divorced in July 2021. Since then, Virginia has come out as pansexual, while Erik married Logen Saxon in 2023.
Despite the challenges, some couples from season 12 are moving on positively, focusing on relationships, careers, and personal growth. Vincent and Briana, the fan-favorite couple, are still happily married and welcomed their first child, a girl named Aury Bella Morales, in January 2023.
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Season 11's honeymoon in Mexico
Season 11 of Married at First Sight saw five couples take a leap of faith by marrying complete strangers. The couples first tied the knot at the NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans and then jetted off to Mexico for their honeymoon.
The luxurious honeymoon was set at the Xcaret resort in Cancun, Mexico, where the newlyweds got to know each other better. The episode titled "The Honeymoon Begins" saw the couples participate in activities and socialise, creating opportunities to bond over shared experiences.
Each couple's journey was unique, with some navigating challenges while others enjoyed blissful experiences. For instance, Amelia and Bennett continued to learn more about each other, with Bennett explaining his "YOLO" ("you only love once") rationale for joining the show. They also enjoyed a morning swim and played with a giant chess set at the resort. In contrast, Karen and Miles experienced their first argument when Miles called Karen a "cougar", and she questioned if he needed permission to be on the honeymoon.
The couples also had the opportunity to explore Mexico beyond the resort. Best friends Woody and Miles took their new brides, Amani and Karen, on a speedboat excursion through the waterways. Meanwhile, Christina and Henry experienced some challenges as they navigated their new relationship. Christina attempted to get Henry to open up by taking him to mud baths, but this activity fell flat as Henry preferred to stay clean.
As the honeymoon came to an end, the couples returned to their new shared living spaces in New Orleans, marking the transition from the honeymoon phase to the reality of married life.
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Frequently asked questions
The Poconos.
Mexico.
Cancun, Mexico.
