Married At First Sight’s Jessika Power has taken a cheeky swipe at her former co-stars Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant.
The outspoken beauty, 29, said the duo’s extravagant real-life wedding – which aired on A Current Affair in 2019 – was her ‘worst nightmare’, as she discussed her future wedding plans with new boyfriend Filip Poznanovic.
During an Instagram live chat with wedding planner @kelly_anneweddings, Jessika said she plans to hold her future nuptials at a church, as her boyfriend is a ‘very traditional Serbian’.
‘Worst nightmare’: Married At First Sight’s Jessika Power has taken a cheeky swipe at her former co-stars Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant, and their elegant real-life wedding
‘I really like Australian flowers, fairy lights… just really relaxed vibes, as opposed to a structured day,’ she said.
Taking a jab at her former co-stars, she added: ‘Cam and Jules’ wedding… everyone was like “that looks so beautiful” – but that just looks like my worst nightmare.’
Jessika and her aspiring rapper boyfriend Filip confirmed their relationship in January, and appear to be living together after a whirlwind romance.
Meanwhile, after meeting on MAFS, Cam and Jules tied the knot in real life three years ago, and welcomed their first child, baby Oliver, in October 2020.
Although it’s believed the pair received much of their wedding services for free as part of a TV deal, had they have paid for the extravagant affair it would have potentially cost about $80,000.
Wedding bells: During an Instagram live chat with wedding planner @kelly_anneweddings, Jessika Power (left) said she plans to have her future wedding in a church as her boyfriend is a ‘very traditional Serbian’
Loved-up: Jessika and her aspiring rapper boyfriend Filip Poznanovic confirmed their relationship in January, and appear to be living together after a whirlwind romance
Love story: After meeting on MAFS, Cameron and Jules tied the knot in real life three years ago, and welcomed their first child, baby Oliver, in October 2020
Jules’ two custom-made dresses from Nicky Velani would have cost her an estimated $20,000 had she paid for them in full.
Before her wedding, Jules tried on several dresses in the QT Hotel’s luxury ‘state suite’, which typically costs around $1,500 per night.
A segment also aired on ACA showing Jules presenting her bridesmaids with earrings from Roman & French. These gifts would likely have cost around $1,000 in total.
Cameron and Jules chose Beta Bar and Alpha Restaurant in Sydney’s CBD as their wedding venue, with the establishment closing both floors of the building for the ceremony and reception.
Although management declined to provide a price guide, the private dining menu costs $95 per head, which adds up to $16,650 for the couple’s 170 guests.
Stunning! Jules’ two custom-made dresses from Nicky Velani would have cost her an estimated $20,000 had she paid for them in full. Pictured: her main wedding dress
In addition, 40 bottles of the venue’s cheapest champagne would have cost $5,000, and the couple’s budget wine sponsor likely provided at least $1,275 worth of booze.
More than 2,000 ‘hand-peeled roses’ and other floral displays decorated the venue, which is estimated to have cost a whopping $10,000.
The vintage London bus which brought guests to the wedding would also have cost around $1,000 to hire.
Meanwhile, Jules’ hens party likely cost around $10,000 in total.
Can you really put a price on friendship? Meanwhile, Jules’ hens party on a private yacht likely cost around $10,000 in total