MAFS Groom's Wedding Day Nerves Unleashed

Steven Danyluk, a groom on Married At First Sight, has revealed the extent of his nerves and self-doubt during his wedding to Rachel Gilmore. He admitted that Rachel's immediate laughter upon seeing him at the altar caused him to spiral, fearing she found the match a joke or wasn't attracted to him. This anxiety was exacerbated by his own history of dating rejections.

Rachel, who had been single for 14 years and endured a seven-year 'situationship,' arrived at the ceremony visibly nervous, which manifested as uncontrollable laughter. While this eased Steven's nerves, his initial reaction was one of concern. He acknowledged he 'dropped the ball' by not complimenting her appearance, a detail that later caused her quiet hurt.

Reflecting on the episode, Steven described the experience as surreal and daunting but ultimately sweet. He regretted not speaking up sooner to reassure Rachel, recognizing that his silence touched upon her existing insecurities. He now views the awkwardness of their wedding as a valuable, unpolished part of their beginning.

Despite the rocky start, holding Rachel's hand at the altar helped ease Steven's panic, and he began to feel comfortable. He noted that his family quickly warmed to Rachel, recognizing her kind heart. Steven sees himself as someone who often takes the harder, more abstract route, even in relationships, and friends wouldn't be surprised by his unconventional approach to marriage.