What is 2 Strangers and a Wedding?
Proudly brought to you by Kaya FM 95.9, 2 Strangers & a Wedding is an exciting radio social experiment where over a period of 9 weeks Kaya FM finds two complete strangers, a guy and a girl, the proposal happens on-air and they meet for the very first time at the altar on the day that they get married. Not only will listeners have a "birds-ear" view of the entire process – from choosing the potential brides and groom through to selecting the wedding dress – listeners will also get a chance to interact live on radio with the participants and through a audience voting process will play a big role in selecting the groom and his prospective brides.
Is this for real? Why on earth is the breakfast team doing this? It's crazy!
It's a well known fact that the number of single people in today's society is getting bigger! Individuals now spend more time and effort on their careers and less time finding a partner. Blind dates are becoming less common and in many ways have set the scene for speed and Internet dating. By exposing single people to our whole city and putting them through stringent checks from a variety of relationship experts, the likelihood of successfully matching two people is much higher. 2 Strangers and a Wedding originated in New Zealand in 1998 and this first couple is today still happily married with two children. This social experiment has already taken place in the United States, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia and Hungary.
How will it work?
The pursuit to find Mzansi's perfect match will start with a search for the perfect bride. Dozens of interviews will take place from hundreds of applicants. After a series of personality tests, interviews with marriage guidance counsellors and psychologists and then a vote by umKaya listeners, we will finally choose our groom. The guys will go through the same process with a final choice of five who will be quizzed by the brides mum, his best friend and our resident experts. Then it's up to the bride to choose her grom with the help of an expert and the Kaya audience – having spoken to him on-air and on the phone – but at no point meeting or seeing him. The final couple (the "Bride and Groom") must be willing to participate in a Commitment Ceremony on 4 December 2009;
How will the selection process for the bride work?
A selection panel will choose prospective grooms from the application forms received. This panel includes Kaya FM 95.9, our panel of experts and you the listeners. Thereafter the bride will get involved in the selection process. But remember, the bride will not meet the groom in person until the day of the ceremony.
Is this a competition? Are there prizes?
This is NOT a competition. After a tense but exciting 8 weeks of wedding trials and tribulations, complete with wedding outfits, rings, reception, cake, etc, to the value of R800 000.00.
How long will it run on air?
Starting on 28 September 2009 and for a period of 9 weeks, umKaya listeners must tune in daily to the Phat Joe Breakfast Show between 05h00 – 09h00 to be a part of the action and to find out what's happening with 2 Strangers and a Wedding.
Can anyone participate?
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions
You suggest there's a panel of experts - who are they?
The station has secured the time, advice and services of many professional relationship advisors and Kaya FM 95.9 has invested substantial station time and resources for the thorough interviewing of a wide variety of family members and key people in the lives of our participants. Listed below is the panel of experts:
• Kaya FM 95.9
• Dr Janne Dannerup – Psychologist
• Prof Elna McIntosh
• Legal Expert – Zola Majavu
• Private Investigator / Profiler
How do you know that the potential brides and grooms are being honest?
We have employed several professionals to assist with background / history research. We have engaged the services of a profiler as well as a private investigator. In addition to ensuring that the identity of the person is correct, we will also follow the necessary procedures to check criminal and credit histories. Participants will also have to undergo a complete medical check-up and HIV test.
How do I apply?
Application forms are available by clicking here, or log on to www.2strangers.co.za
How will I know if I've been selected?
Once your application has been reviewed successful applicants will be invited to the next round which involves a detailed questionnaire, credit, criminal & health checks, interviews and appraisals. From then, five finalist grooms, then brides, will be announced.
What is the difference between a Wedding and Commitment Ceremony?
A Commitment Ceremony indicates the couple's intent to marry. It is a celebration event that occurs prior to the legal proceedings to be held upon return from the couple's happy honeymoon. The Commitment Ceremony includes everything as per a traditional wedding; there will be invitations, hens and bucks celebrations, bridesmaids and groomsmen, vows, rings, nerves, tears and even a honeymoon! It will be an exceptional occasion!
What happens if, after the wedding the couple decide that they don't want to stay together?
Kaya FM 95.9 hopes that this social experiment will act as a conduit and bring two people together to live "happily ever after." However, we want both parties to feel comfortable that they have made the right choice and we believe that it will be both immoral and illegal to force them to stay together. Should they choose to not go through with the ceremony, Kaya FM 95.9 respects their decision and accepts that they have made the right choice for themselves.
Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves. After marriage, the 'y' becomes silent.
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