Married at first sight newlyweds unveil a near-miss who didn’t make it into the air – when the bride’s wedding dress burst into flames during her ceremony
Channel Nine has revealed the latest season of Married at First Sight narrowly averted disaster after a wedding dress caught fire during a wedding ceremony.
The incident, which was edited out before the episode aired, happened when American-born Alyssa Barmonde, 35, tied the knot with Duncan James, 36.
In a behind-the-scenes interview with 9Entertainment on Friday, Alyssa said the near disaster had just begun as she walked down the aisle.
Channel Nine has revealed that the final season of MAFS narrowly averted disaster after a wedding dress caught fire during a wedding ceremony. The incident, which was edited out before the episode aired, happened when American-born Alyssa Barmonde, 35, tied the knot with Duncan James, 36, at a macadamia farm in Byron Bay, NSW (im Picture).
The attractive blonde explained that her dress got too close to a heater and caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured as the flames were quickly extinguished.
Duncan, also interviewed by 9Entertainment, shared how he kept his cool as he alerted Alyssa to the danger
“I said, ‘Alyssa, you smoke!’ and she said, ‘Thanks!'” Duncan recalled.
‘I said… “No, you literally smoke.” Smoke was rising behind her!’
The attractive blonde explained that her dress got too close to a heater and caught fire. Fortunately, no one was injured as the fire was quickly extinguished. Image: Alyssa interviewed on Friday Ninth as she took viewers behind the scenes
Pictured: Alyssa’s groom Duncan. Filming of the couple’s wedding took place at a macadamia farm in Byron Bay and the heaters were used to keep guests warm, he said
Filming of the couple’s wedding took place at a macadamia farm in Byron Bay and the heaters were used to warm the guests, Duncan said.
Reflecting on the chaos, Duncan paid tribute to his new bride: “Any woman who can handle this on her wedding day, kudos to her!”
Alyssa was later told the fiery wedding dress could bode well as she embarked on her romantic journey with Duncan.
“It was pretty sweet because my honorable man said my wedding dress was destroyed because it means I never have to have another one again!” she said.
While Alyssa may seem bubbly and sweet on the surface, make no mistake: she admits she can be opinionated, and even when she knows she’s wrong, she pushes herself up
Duncan, a cybersecurity specialist, entered the experiment looking for a best friend and lover.
His dating history has been disappointing so far as the handsome techie often finds himself in relationships that aren’t compatible.
Alyssa, an executive assistant, takes a second chance at love after her seven-year marriage ended a year ago.
The Utah mother-of-one is hoping for a happy ending after walking down the aisle a second time.
Alyssa, an executive assistant, takes a second chance at love after her seven-year marriage ended a year ago
The Utah mother-of-one is hoping for a happy ending after walking down the aisle a second time