Love is Blind 6: Weddings

We made it! The viewers deserve a little bit of credit for making it all the way from the pods to the wedding days. It is not an easy journey and I commend you! AD, Amy, Clay, and Johnny also deserve credit for making it this far. These four went through the pods, a vacation, time in the real world, and wedding glam. They made it all the way through to the alter, but who will make it to the reception? Let’s find out.

***Author’s Note: This was written after the weddings, but prior to the reunion and with no social media insights.

AD & Clay’s Wedding Day

Prediction: AD says ‘yes’, Clay says ‘no’

I always get nervous about the first couple they show. Especially when there are only two couple’s left on the wedding day. The opportunity to dip out has been present the entire way up to this point and they made it to the final stage in this arduous process. But will they still dip out at the last possible moment? Crazy as it seems, exactly 50% of Love is Blind couples who make it all the way to the alter don’t end up getting married. That means someone needs all the way up until the final moment to make their decision. It’s stressful to say the least.

Especially when you see how joyful and on cloud nine AD is getting glammed up for the wedding. Surrounded by family and friends, she is literally glowing. She could not have looked more beautiful if she tried, she found the perfect dress and her makeup was beautiful. I just wish they had opted not to give her the insane eyelashes she has been wearing all season. I have no issue with fake lashes, but holy hell are AD’s the absolute most. Regardless, she is clearly so emotional that her wedding day is finally here and that Clay will be waiting for her at the end of the aisle. It’s enough to make you happy cry.

Unfortunately the happy tears are not flowing when Clay is on the screen. I am tense with stress anticipating his decision at the alter. He doesn’t have the same levels of excitement and elation as AD does, the contrast is alarmingly obvious. Instead he has a load of baggage the likes of which compare to a Housewives’ luggage on a trip in the form of his relationship with his father. I can’t even give him a hard time about it, because seeing him interact with his dad was very tough to watch. It’s heartbreaking to see a person who is so broken by the actions of another have a conversation with them completely devoid of acknowledgment of said trauma. Clay almost devolves into a little boy around his father. It was enough to make me want to crawl into the TV and give him a supportive hug.

Feeling uncertain as ever, the wedding ceremony begins. Thankfully we get the lovely appearance of Clay and AD’s mothers, who we found out earlier are big fans of one another. They are truly two amazing ladies who are understanding and supportive of their children in this wacky-ass process. I am here for it.

The way I was smiling from ear to ear when AD walked down the aisle! Her joy was contagious and she was as beautiful as you could ever wish to be as a bride. Every time they called her “Amber,” I did have a “who the hell is Amber” moment before remembering. Silly me.

The brief moment of joy was followed by what I knew to be true: Clay is not ready to be married even though he loves AD. It’s tough because I truly believe that he loves her and I am actually proud of him for finally admitting that he was not ready for this commitment at this point in his life.

Final Thoughts:

This show has a wild premise that doesn’t work for 99% of people and that is perfectly fine. Couples like Lauren & Cameron, Tiffany & Brett, Kwame & Chelsea, and Alexa & Brendon were lucky to find each other and despite the impractically of the timeline, knew they were right for each other. They are the exception, not the rule.

From the moment Clay opened his mouth, I have been wary of this process being something that makes sense for him. Turns out that it doesn’t. It’s just a shame that it did for AD. Misalignment in priorities and timelines is a dealbreaker for couples in and outside of this situation. Though I think AD should give him a shot, I also want her to do what’s best for her at the end of the day.

Who knows, maybe they will make it in the long run!

Amy & Johnny’s Wedding Day

Prediction: Both these crazy kids say “yes.”

Here we go to wedding number two! Unlike the last wedding, this one didn’t have the anxiety and stress sprinkled all over the moments leading up to the ceremony. There is a sense of relief watching these two get prepared for their big day surrounded by friends and family. It’s beautiful to watch and – since I am an absolute sucker for this shit – had me totally misty eyed. Up until Amy and her brother had a little moment before she walked up the aisle, at that point I openly sobbed.

I don’t have much to say about this wedding besides the fact that it makes me believe in love! Like the many couples who are still together from this show, we have a pair of people who were ready and found a partner who is also ready and who is right for them. Even though I start questioning why I watch this show every time a new season comes out, it’s this pure joy that keeps me coming back.

Final Thoughts

Love these two and think they certainly have the legs to make it work! I am officially emotionally invested in yet another marriage from this show – don’t hurt me or each other you two!