First look inside the wild, over-the-top bucks' and hens' parties of the MAFS 2026 cast in Sydney

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Published: 00:47 EST, 2 February 2026 | Updated: 00:51 EST, 2 February 2026

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Married At First Sight is officially heating up – and the 2026 cast has wasted no time celebrating their last days as singles with two very different but equally lavish parties across Sydney.

The stunning brides and grooms were recently treated to separate bucks' and hens' nights, with the men dining at trendy Pyrmont restaurant Sala, while the women partied in style inside a sprawling private mansion on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

The glamorous gatherings coincided with filming for the new season, with the cast gearing up to 'marry' a complete stranger on national television.

And judging by the photos, spirits were high as the reality stars embraced their final moments of freedom before walking down the aisle.

The brides turned on the glamour at their hens' night, held inside a luxurious private mansion in North Sydney.

The women arrived dressed in eye-catching party outfits, showing off their enviable figures and fashion sense as they posed for photos before heading inside.

Married At First Sight is officially heating up – and the 2026 cast has wasted no time celebrating their last days as singles with two very different but equally lavish parties across Sydney. Pictured: New bride Julia Vogl

The glamorous gatherings coincided with filming for the new season, with the cast gearing up to 'marry' a complete stranger on national television. Pictured: New bride Rebecca 'Bec' Zacharia

And judging by the photos, spirits were high as the reality stars embraced their final moments of freedom before walking down the aisle. Pictured: The grooms celebrating

The brides turned on the glamour at their hens' night, held inside a luxurious private mansion in North Sydney. Pictured: Gia Fleur

Hair and makeup were flawlessly styled for the occasion, with the brides clearly making the most of their chance to shine ahead of the weddings.

Former journalist-turned-MAFS bride Julia Vogl, 35, was spotted making her way to the venue.

She stunned in an eye-popping plunging green mini-dress that showcased her flawless skin and trim pins.

She accessorised with matching open-toed platform shoes, while her blonde hair was styled in a sleek bob.

Fellow bride Brook Crompton, 27, showcased the trademark style and glamour she exudes in her role as a model by confidently rocking a racy red outfit featuring a split in the middle which showcased her incredible figure.

Rebecca 'Bec' Zacharia, 35, stunned in a one-shoulder blue dress that hugged her figure, with the outspoken brunette beauty looking radiant on arrival.

And 35-year-old Gia Fleur – who has been dubbed 'the wildest bride in MAFS history' by crew members – looked sensational in a fiery red, figure-hugging ensemble that effortlessly hugged her curves.

Inside, the mood was celebratory as the women toasted to love, friendship and the journey ahead.

Meanwhile, the grooms looked every inch the confident leading men as they arrived at Sala in Pyrmont, dressed to impress for their big night out.

The women arrived dressed in eye-catching party outfits, showing off their enviable figures and fashion sense as they posed for photos before heading inside

Hair and makeup were flawlessly styled for the occasion, with the brides clearly making the most of their chance to shine ahead of the weddings

Former journalist-turned-MAFS bride Julia Vogl was spotted making her way to the venue

Meanwhile, the grooms looked every inch the confident leading men as they arrived at Sala in Pyrmont, dressed to impress for their big night out. New grooms Chris Nield, Grayson McIvor, David Momoh (pictured), Steve Powell and Luke Fourniotis were all spotted looking excited as they energetically made their way into the venue

Cheeky AFL player-turned-groom Chris Nield cut a stylish figure in a smart-casual ensemble, pairing an unbuttoned patterned jacket with a white shirt and crisp black pants

Several of the men opted for tailored looks, stepping out in crisp shirts, fitted jackets and polished shoes as they made their way into the popular waterfront venue

Laughing and chatting with one another outside the restaurant, the group appeared relaxed and in good spirits as they bonded ahead of the experiment

The men looked excited and keen to enjoy one last boys' night before tying the knot on the show

Both parties were buzzing with energy, with laughter, hugs and animated chats spilling out onto the street as the cast soaked up their final hours of freedom

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New grooms Chris Nield, Grayson McIvor, David Momoh, Steve Powell and Luke Fourniotis were all spotted looking excited as they energetically made their way into the venue.

Cheeky AFL player-turned-groom Chris Nield, 31, cut a stylish figure in a smart-casual ensemble, pairing an unbuttoned patterned jacket with a white shirt and crisp black pants.

Several of the men opted for tailored looks, stepping out in crisp shirts, fitted jackets and polished shoes as they made their way into the popular waterfront hotspot.

Laughing and chatting with one another outside the restaurant, the group appeared relaxed and in good spirits as they bonded ahead of the experiment.

The men looked excited and keen to enjoy one last boys' night before tying the knot on the show.

Both parties were buzzing with energy, with laughter, hugs and animated chats spilling out onto the street as the cast soaked up their final hours of freedom.

Married At First Sight has always thrived on chaos, but Channel Nine's 2026 season is already shaping up to be one of the most volatile in the show's history.

'Production has every reason to be p**sed off,' one insider told Daily Mail.

'The night in question completely blew up, cast members disappeared, fights broke out and one couple is already in turmoil.'

It follows last season's curfew crackdown, which saw contestants ordered back to their apartments by 10pm on weeknights and 11pm on weekends, before those times were reportedly tightened again after complaints the cast had become 'disrespectful' and 'selfish' for vanishing mid-shoot.

An explosive leaked email from production expressed 'utter disappointment' in the cast's disregard for crew, warning hotel keycards would be deactivated after curfew unless an associate producer was informed.

Relationship expert John Aiken has already warned viewers to brace for fireworks, with insiders describing the 2026 cast as dramatic, fame-hungry and increasingly hard to control.

'This year's brides are fearless, they will call people out, and that's going to make for some very fiery dinner parties,' John told Daily Mail last month.

He also teased that some cast members bring a 'TikTok dating style' to the experiment, fast, online, and unapologetically unfiltered.

Married At First Sight returns Monday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine.