Stella and Filip's Final Vows
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Stella and Filip have been the golden standard since day dot of Married At First Sight.
They had all the ingredients just right – chemistry, respect, communication!
Like any other couple Stella and Filip had their setbacks – well just the one.
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When Stella pulled back in the relationship and struggled with abandonment issues, Filip stepped up and reassured her.
They confessed they loved each other and continued moving in leaps and bounds.
Not even distance could keep these lovebirds apart with Filip already making plans to pack up his life in Melbourne and move to Stella's home in Sydney.
He even had the keys to her apartment. Awww!
With their happily ever after already written in the stars, what other surprise could they have in store for us?
Turns out one very big one ...
For Stella the "decision process for Final Vows was non existent".
What was there to deliberate? She loved Filip and he loved her!
"Of all decisions that I had to make in my life, this seems seamless," she said.
"It doesn't cause me any stress, any anxiety. I know what we have is extremely beautiful, rare, real, magical."
Filip's deliberation was also a blimp with his mind well and truly made up.
"When I look at her I see the mother of my children," he said.
There was just one thing still up for discussion.
"I asked Stella the question how quick would she expect a proposal outside the experiment?" Filip began.
"I said the sooner the better!"
Stella's Vows:
Stella and Filip met outside Bangarra Dance Theatre in Dawes Point and read their vows to one another.
Stella was up first.
"Dearest Filip, when I stood before you on our wedding day, there was an instant spark, a pull, a sense of home that I couldn't and I didn't want to resist.
"Our chemistry was undeniable, and from the moment I saw you, effortlessly it grew into something deeper.
"We became inseparable, not because we had to, but because it felt impossible to be apart ...
Stella's Vows:
"Through every challenge, every tear, every argument, we kept choosing each other.
"We had to look at one another and say, I'm human, I'm flawed but will you accept me as I am? And you did every time.
"You gave me safety and vulnerability and showed me what true partnership looks like, one built on respect, trust, care and the deepest emotional intimacy.
"You have this rare ability to make me feel both held and free to be truly myself, whilst constantly inspiring me to grow.
"Now, standing here at the end of this incredible experiment, I can say with absolute certainty that we're soulmates. I feel it in every heartbeat, in every look, in every moment I get to share with you ...
Stella's Vows:
"As we step into our next chapter, I promise to keep choosing you every day, to meet your strength with softness, your ambition with encouragement and to keep laughing with you, learning from you and loving you in all your forms.
"You are my partner, my safe space, my adventure and my greatest gift. I came here to look for love, and what I found was far more profound.
"I found home in you and I cannot wait to build the rest of my life with you. I love you."
Filip's Vows:
"Stella, what a journey these last three months have been. I never expected to fall in love. I'd watch friends around me find it, and thought maybe it was only reserved for other people.
"But the moment I turned around on our wedding day and saw those piercing blue eyes, that smile, those tiny shaking hands. I knew my life was about to change.
"Your vows showed me your warmth, kindness and heart. From that moment, I felt a connection that's only grown stronger with every day that's passed since.
"On the honeymoon, learning about each other, sharing values and realising how naturally we fit. It all confirmed that what we had was real ...
Filip's Vows:
"But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. I told you I loved you. I'll never forget that full perfect moment.
"I hadn't said I loved you in years, and I meant it with absolute certainty. When you pulled back I struggled, wondering if maybe I wasn't enough. I felt helpless and unsure of what more I could do to convince you this was real.
"But when you said you're in love with me too, I realised I was actually worthy of someone's love, and more importantly, it was coming from a person I was in love with myself.
"Through every struggle we ever encountered, we have communicated, we have listened and we have worked together. Ultimately, every struggle saw us come out stronger than ever ...
Filip's Vows:
"I have never wanted to move somewhere for someone, but now I realise home is simply wherever you are. You made me believe in love again and Stella, you show me what kindness, loyalty and genuine care look like with you. With you I feel seen, accepted and inspired to be better every single day.
"Being with you is like nothing I've ever felt before. I see our future so vividly a family, a home and a beautiful life together.
"You have empathy for everyone you meet. You're loving and accepting, every day you bring out the best version of me and it reminds me of what love truly is ...
Beaming from ear to ear, Stella was chuffed with Filip's vows but he still had more to say and do ...
