Couple Portia and Charles overcame a series of challenges leading up to their wedding day which was broadcast on Mzansi Magic on Sunday, 28 October 2018.
Mzansi Magic’s reality wedding series, Our Perfect Wedding, often delivers episodes packed with dramatic bridal moments and planning mishaps, as couples attempt to check off every item on their wedding wish list.
The latest episode, which aired on Sunday, 28 October, showed couple Portia and Charles prepare for their big day after years of challenges and obstacles preventing them from being wed.
During the episode it was revealed that the couple had met way back in 1997, when Charles was a taxi driver. Their love soon blossomed, but when Portia fell pregnant two years into the relationship, they ran into a series of snags. Not only had Charles not paid lobola for Portia to her family, but he was already married.
Viewers were enthralled by the couple’s complicated backstory, posting comments and memes on social media in reaction.
“She had her 1st child with Charles whilst he was still married. Her mom didn’t speak to the both of them for 2 years. So much drama,” a viewer tweeted.
Nevertheless, the couple ticked off most of the items on their wish list, which included a suit “inspired by international trends” for Charles, and a perfectly fitted gown for Portia.
While their six-hour long church ceremony had some viewers stunned, the couple ultimately felt that they had a perfect two-day ceremony.
Tarryn Jameson
t.jameson@politicalanalysis.co.za