These arrangements were usually created by a couple’s parents or grandparents to create a mutually beneficial coupling so that both families could maintain or improve their status in society. Deal breakers for Verity are someone who is misogynistic, homophobic or has extreme body modifications – although tats are fine.Arranged marriages were considered the standard way to organize a relationship for families until deep into the 18th century. Within in the next five years, she would like to be happy and settled with a partner, and for them to own a home together. Originally from Norfolk, Verity’s main ambition in life now is to marry someone. He must also share a desire to settle and build a home and enjoy, and have an interest in music. Verity WLTM: A witty guy who is humble and emotionally honest and open. ![]() Verity, 28, Office Manager, London Verity (Photo: Simon Johns of Indigo Wild Studio) He thinks that going down the scientific route makes sense and hopes it will match him through criteria that dating apps don’t seem to be able to. Jack thinks that looking for someone with similar views, interests and ambition is “hard to find through today’s modern dating scene”. Deal breakers for Jack are someone who is malicious or manipulative. Jack would love to be matched with someone he can make feel special and who can make him smile. His mum is desperate for him to find love and looks forward to becoming a grandmother. Originally from Brighton, family is everything to Jack his parents’ 40-year marriage inspires him to have that same close knit family of his own. Jack WLTM: A petite girl who is active, caring and open to new experiences, who shares the same family values as him Jack, 25, IT Consultant, London Jack (left) (Photo: Channel 4) She is halfway through a Masters and does this outside of her managerial role, which takes up a lot of her spare time. Steph considers herself an ambitious person and likes to challenge herself and learn new things. Marrying a stranger would be a refreshing change and Steph thinks it would be lovely to start out with a clean slate and to know that the series’ experts believe you have a good chance of making it. Steph says she doesn’t mind the unconventional route down the aisle. It’s important for them to be honest with each other about what they want. ![]() Steph doesn’t need grand romantic gestures – but wants to find someone who is ready to make a commitment. ![]() Steph WLTM: Someone tall and dark, who likes cats, is equally laid back, funny, kind and logical. Steph, 28, Nurse, Somerset Stephanie (right) (Photo: Channel 4) Jonathan has seen several friends go on to have successful arranged marriages, and sees it as something that has worked for thousands of years – so why not? If his course to find a bride is a success he will always look back on Married at First Sight as the best decision of his life. He recently attended a friend’s wedding which inspired him to step up his search for a wife. ![]() He has travelled extensively and would love a future partner who would equally enjoy his adventures. He’s an active guy, runs every day, visits the gym and does yoga twice a week. Jonathan is looking for a new spark in life. Jonathan WLTM: Someone active and outdoorsy, who is kind, and shares the same outlook on life as him. Here are the first four people – and two couples – who get married in the first episode: Jonathan, 39, Property Manager, Bristol Jonathan (left) (Photo: Channel 4)
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