FYI Walks Down The Aisle With Two Marriage-Based Reality Series

Looking to capitalize on the success of its top rated reality series Married At First Sight, FYI in January will launch two marriage-themed reality series.

The network will debut a Married At First Sight spinoff Married At First Sight: The First Year, which will follow the lives of two couples married on the original series as they celebrate their first year as a married couple, said network officials.

The second series, Mikie Saves The Date, follows wedding planner Mikie Russo as he creates uniquely personalized and visually arresting weddings for his clients.

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