Reality TV, two babies and another wedding: How Married At First Sight's Bryce Ruthven & Melissa Rawson's love story stole our hearts
It's hard to believe how far they've come.
Bryce & Melissa's big day went off without a hitch.
(Channel Nine)The groom sure did seem thrilled to see his bride.
(Channel Nine)The couple instantly hit things off.
(Channel Nine)The couple remained committed to one another through out the experiment despite a few rocky moments.
(Channel Nine)"The (green) eyes are the window to the soul," Lis cheekily captioned her snap, making a dig at at her husband's obsession with blue eyes.
(Channel Nine)"Have never been happier! ♥️" Bryce said of his relationship.
(Instagram)The couple took time out from filming to see the sights of Sydney.
(Instagram)To very few fans' surprise the couple opted to re-commit to one another at their final vows.
(Channel Nine)"My heart is full. I love this man so much and we truly make each other happy every single day. While it might be hard for some to believe, it is my decision, my life and my choice. And I choose him," Melissa said of her controversial decision.
(Channel Nine)The couple immediately went to the Gold Coast to meet Bryce's family in real life after filming.
(Instagram)The duo enjoyed a bit of travel between lockdowns, making the most of their relationship outside of the experiment.
(Instagram)Despite many of the couples from their season of MAFS splitting, Bryce and Melissa's romance stayed strong.
(Instagram)This snap seemed like a regular couple photo, but little did fans know Melissa was hiding a baby bump under that coat!
(Instagram)Behind the scenes, Bryce proposed to Melissa during a high-flying helicopter ride together in mid-2021!
(Instagram)"I wanted @lissrawson to help design it as it's hers for life. It features a 2ct black pear shaped diamond with smaller diamonds around a white gold band," Bryce revealed of his future wife's unique ring on Instagram.
(Instagram)The couple kept their engagement a secret until they announced they were expecting twins too! They revealed the news to New Idea in July.
(New Idea)The excited parents-to-be couldn't have looked happier as they posed for plenty of bump photos on Instagram.
(Instagram)"The belly has certainly popped in the last few weeks - and every now and again, our two little babes give me a subtle jab, reminding me that their time to join us is rapidly getting closer 💛" Melissa gushed on Instagram as she prepared to become a mum.
(Instagram)Bryce was constantly gushing about his fiancee and her growing belly, captioning this snap: "How cute is this bump starting to look! 💝"
(Instagram)There was a bit of a scare when Melissa went into labour 10 weeks early and though her sons were born prematurely, they're both happy and healthy little bubs! Melissa captioned this beautiful photo with them: "I love you now and forever, Levi and Tate 🥰"
(Instagram)Bryce couldn't be more proud of his future wife and their beautiful boys, whom he has big dreams for. The new dad penned on Instagram: "Loved for the boys you are, the men you will become and the sons you will always be 💙"
(Instagram)Despite their boys' sudden arrival, the new parents still found time for each other.
(Instagram)Even new parents need a night to themselves!
(Instagram)Back in time for Christmas! After two months in the NICU, Bryce and Melissa were finally able to bring Levi and Tate home in December 2021.
(Instagram)The boys got into the festive season by donning itty bitty Santa costumes.
(Image: Instagram)Bryce threw Mel a stunning roof-top birthday party and shared a loving tribute on Instagram to celebrate his future wife.
He penned, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my gorgeous fiancée! An amazing partner.. an amazing mother & my soulmate. Love you more than any words on Instagram can describe ❤️."
Mel documented her twins sitting up for the first time and joked about not being able to tell them apart even though they're non-identical twins.
"My gorgeous little boys sitting up for the first time in their rocking chair. They're getting stronger every day! Also, for non-identical twins, even I'm having trouble telling them apart!" she wrote.
Bryce is getting use to juggling his kids.
(Image: Instagram)A date is set! Melissa revealed to her fans that their wedding has a date, and although she didn't share specifics, it will take place in early 2023.
"It's happening! We've FINALLY set a date and booked a venue for our wedding! 💒👰🏼🤵🏼As a matter of fact, it's less than a year away!" she captioned her announcement.
There's always time for a quick selfie between nappy changes and feeds!
(Image: Instagram)Bryce penned a tear-jerking tribute to Melissa on Valentine's Day 2022.
"I've always called it a 'Hallmark holiday' BUT.. this girl deserves a lot of love ❤️ A happy V-Day to the most genuine, beautiful, kind hearted woman/fiancée/mother/partner a man could ask for!" he wrote.
For the international day of love, Bryce surprised Melissa with a hot air balloon ride!
"Fun fact: Bryce was actually going to propose on one of their balloons but COVID had other plans," Melissa revealed.
Mum and Dad's night out! Melissa and Bryce enjoyed a date night at Melbourne Fashion Festival in March 2022.
(Image: Instagram)Couples that party together, stay together! Bryce and Melissa enjoyed a well-earned night off for her 33rd birthday, where they celebrated alongside their fellow MAFS stars.
(Image: Instagram)Easy like a Sunday morning! The adorable family of four enjoyed some snuggles in bed in March 2022.
"No words needed ❤️" Bryce captioned the post.
In April 2022, Melissa and Bryce took the boys to their first NRL game.
"6 months old & at their first sports game 💙" Bryce captioned this photo of them at the Sharks v Storm match.
They grow up so fast - Levi and Tate were looking bigger than ever in July 2022.
(Image: Instagram)The family that runs together, stays together!
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