90 Day Fiance: The Other Way featured Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh finally exchanging marriage vows after a decade of dating, Kenny Niedermeier and Armando Rubio getting married, Steven and Alina tying the knot, Corey Rathgeber and Evelin Villegas going through with their wedding, and Ariela Weinberg sending Biniyam Shibre to Ethiopia alone during Sunday night's Season 3 finale episode on TLC.
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The third-season of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way stars Victor, a 28-year-old from Providencia, Colombia, and Ellie, a 45-year-old from Seattle, WA; Biniyam, a 31-year-old from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Ariela, a 29-year-old from Princeton, NJ; and Corey, a 34-year-old from Mill A., WA, and Evelin, a 28-year-old from Engabao, Ecuador.
The series also stars Jenny, a 63-year-old from Palm Springs, CA, and Sumit, a 33-year-old from New Delhi, India; Steven, a 25-year-old from Salt Lake City, UT, and Alina, a 20-year-old from Russia; and Armando, a 32-year-old from Mexico, and Kenny, a 58-year-old from St. Petersburg, FL.
Below is what was shown on the thirteenth -- and big finale -- episode of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's third season.
JENNY AND SUMIT
Jenny and Sumit weren't speaking after he had informed Jenny that he put a stop to their marriage application from being processed. While Jenny was upset, Sumit admitted he was also angry because he had expected Jenny to understand and empathize with his feelings rather than threaten to move back to America.
Jenny asked Sumit to talk about their problems, and Sumit explained that he was truly afraid of marriage and didn't want to spoil their relationship and "the level of love" they were feeling with each other.
Sumit told Jenny that he never wanted to lose her, and so he decided to marry Jenny in order to make her happy. Having some space made Sumit reflect on things and he realized he was more afraid of losing Jenny than getting married again.
Jenny was thrilled to hear that, and so the couple called their lawyer and submitted the marriage application.
"We're getting married!" Jenny gushed before hugging her husband-to-be.
And Sumit noted he was feeling "relaxed, so good... and happy." Sumit acknowledged having fears for nothing.
Jenny joked with Sumit, "You can't get rid of me now!"
RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOWFootage then progressed to one day before the couple's wedding. Jenny was about to be "painted up" with Mehndi, and Sumit planned on donating a baby cow.
The couple's wedding was pushed up because Jenny couldn't get her Tourist Visa renewed and therefore they'd be getting married in a temple against Sumit's astrologer's advice. However, Sumit wanted to follow everything else his astrologist had said, including not inviting any family or friends to the wedding.
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Wedding rituals and traditions in India usually take days, but Jenny and Sumit had cut down their preparations to only about 10 percent.
In addition to being painted, Jenny's friend Deepali rubbed haldi, a mixture of cream and spices, on Jenny's face and hands to make the bride's skin glow. Deepali also had someone paint Mehndi on her.
Jenny and Sumit hadn't told Sumit's parents about the wedding because the couple was afraid they'd cause drama and stop it. Deepali was disappointed in Jenny and Sumit's decision, but Jenny confessed that she didn't trust her fiance's parents 100 percent.
"Eventually we will [tell] them. I don't want to focus on or even think about that," Jenny said.
"We feel bad, but if we don't do this and we don't get married, we're not going to be together anymore. I'm not going to be in India, our relationship is going to end -- and I don't want to let that happen."
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Meanwhile, Sumit was happy because the astrologer had given him the okay to marry Jenny right away, and once Jenny was finally ready, she cried and got very emotional. Jenny cried "wow" while looking at herself and felt very overwhelmed.
"I can't believe this is happening -- finally!" Jenny cried.
Sumit told Jenny that she looked like the "most beautiful person" he's ever seen on their wedding day, and he told the cameras how his heart stopped beating for a moment. Jenny also couldn't believe how great Sumit looked in pink. He looked like a king.
Sumit looked forward to being a happy family with his parents one day, but he didn't want to give them a chance to stop the marriage.
"I know that they will be angry, but I love this lady and I want to marry her and be happy. This what I'm choosing for myself," Sumit said in a confessional of becoming "life partners" with his love.
Jenny and Sumit tied the knot at Arya Samaj temple in a Hindu-style marriage. They participated in all of the religious rituals, such as feeding local men, "who were like gods," according to Jenny.
Men at the temple noticed Jenny and Sumit's age difference but came to the conclusion that they loved each other and so no one should judge them or treat them any differently. Jenny and Sumit were told that "love is blind" from the officiant.
Sumit and Jenny became connected through scarves to represent their souls connecting in life. The couple walked around a fire four times and continued to take steps to symbolize promises and commitments made to each other.
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Jenny and Sumit officially became husband and wife, and Jenny yelled, "Finally! It only took nine or 10 years... but today is absolutely the happiest day of my life!"
"And my life, too," Sumit gushed.
Sumit and Jenny didn't know what was going to happen in the future, but they were pleased to be living their life together the way that they wanted to.
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STEVEN AND ALINA
The day of Steven and Alina's wedding had arrived, and both individuals gushed about being "super excited" even though neither person was truly 100 percent ready for marriage.
Alina was a little disappointed none of her friends or family would be able to attend the wedding in Turkey, but to surprise his future wife, Steven went searching for stray cats around the neighborhood to watch his wedding and support Alina, who had named several cats.
Steven went searching, high and low, for the cats, and he ended up finding Mr. Cuddles, Cow Cat, and Mr. Laser Runner.
"This is really happening. I am marrying Alina and we're going to be together forever!" Steven said with pride.
Steven and Alina had a handful of guests, such as the landlord and cleaning lady of their apartment, and Steven welcomed the couple's family and friends through a group Zoom chat.
When Alina walked down the aisle in her traditional Turkish gown, Steven said she looked "breathtaking" and "beautiful," and Alina felt overwhelmed by the beautiful green archway under which they had tied the knot.
Alina was also blown away to have the cats at her wedding, saying that it was a sign Steven really understands who she is and cares for her.
"I'm sure that Steven loves me and this his love in sincere. I'm certain that I made the right decision," Alina told the cameras.
Alina and Steven were pronounced husband and wife, and they shared a sweet kiss after quite a crazy journey to be together.
The couple exchanged rings and planned to apply for a visa to Russia as well as baptize Alina as Mormon once in Russia. Steven, however, assumed these challenges would just make them stronger as a couple.
"I think a lot of people think we're crazy, but we're crazy in love. And so maybe they're right!" Steven said.
COREY AND EVELIN
Corey and Evelin, who were already officially married, were also shown preparing to get married on their wedding day. They were both super nervous, and Corey just hoped Evelin wasn't having any second thoughts and wouldn't cancel their wedding from anxiety or a sudden panic attack.
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This wasn't how Corey had imagined his wedding day, without his parents and brother in attendance, but he was happy to have his "puppy" be his best man. However, Corey had invited Raul to the wedding against Evelin's wishes, and he hoped she wouldn't be too angry about it.
Meanwhile, Evelin popped champagne and got ready with her sisters and mother, who warned Evelin that marriage isn't easy at all and she can't run away from her first argument with Corey.
Evelin's mother was apparently excited about the wedding and anticipated Evelin and Corey being committed to each other for life.
"I keep telling myself, 'You're already married, Evelin, go through this. But I still am terrified," Evelin admitted.
Evelin and one of her sisters even set up a signal that would show her bridal party she wants to stop the wedding and leave.
When Raul showed up to the wedding, Corey told Raul that he may have to leave if Evelin got really upset about his presence. Evelin had made it very clear that Raul was not invited and she didn't want him to be a part of the wedding.
Evelin put on her form-fitted wedding gown with a low back and was a bit reluctant to give up her independence and become a married woman. She didn't view a man wanting to marry her as "validation," and she wanted all women to know that they don't need a husband to be successful in life.
When Evelin saw Corey at the altar, she said he looked "so handsome" and the moment was "very special." She didn't even notice guests at her wedding and said everyone else faded away.
Corey started crying when looking at Evelin, and he said that he loved every second with her and would always care for her, love her and put her first.
Evelin's sister Lesly officiated the wedding, and Evelin called Corey "persistent."
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"Our relationship has never been easy. We come from different worlds, but we complement each other so well. I want you to know that I love you," Evelin said in her personal vows.
"I am sorry I am not the best at expressing feelings and emotions all the time. You have [broken] my walls and let me see the romantic world that you see. Thank you for pushing me to be here today at this wedding. I will love you always and forever."
Corey and Evelin went through with the entire wedding, and Evelin gushed, "We did it!"
Corey said he felt like the luckiest guy in the world to marry Evelin "twice."
Corey and Evelin had quite the celebration for their reception with cultural dancers and excellent food and drink. She noticed Raul's presence halfway through the ceremony and decided not to be mad in order to avoid ruining her wedding.
Raul then made a toast at the reception, which totally shocked the newlyweds. Raul called Evelin the "queen of Engabao" and pointed out how she had a lot of men after her, including himself. Evelin thought the speech was very sweet and touching, and so she clearly forgave him in that moment.
Raul said Corey meant a lot to him and they had known each other for seven years, and so Evelin and Corey were both happy.
"I have given up everything. It's been such a huge sacrifice, and today, everything is so worth it," Corey told the cameras.
Evelin said the night was more meaningful and significant than she had ever expected and she was feeling "extremely proud and happy" to have come so far.
"Corey is my husband and we are happily married," Evelin noted.
The wedding even concluded with a romantic fireworks display.
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KENNY AND ARMANDO
It became time for Kenny and Armando's wedding ceremony, and the men had planned not to see each other all day until they reunited at the altar.
Kenny started crying early in the day as he was surrounded by his children and grandson Cooper, and he shared with the cameras, "I'm accomplishing something that I never thought would be possible."
Kenny realized he and Armando had been through so much to get to this point, and Kenny couldn't help but get emotional how everything was finally happening.
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Armando also couldn't wait to marry the love of his life in "a final coming out" to all of his family members.
Armando was worried about his first kiss with Kenny as well as having their first dance in front of Armando's family, but Armando's parents sat in the audience with smiles on their faces.
After Armando's daughter Hannah and Kenny's daughters walked down the aisle in beautiful white dresses, which resembled wedding dresses, both Kenny and Armando walked towards the altar from opposite sides of the outdoor venue to represent the different paths and obstacles they had taken to be together.
"We were meant to be together. We were meant to fall in love. We were meant to get married," Kenny gushed.
Once the men stood at the altar, Kenny was trying to hold his tears back, and it appeared even Armando Sr. had shed a tear.
Armando and Kenny exchanged beautiful self-written vows, with Armando thanking Kenny for helping him be himself and loving him for that, and Kenny said he had chosen to risk it all and leave everything behind in the name of love for Armando.
"I will show you nothing but love until the end of time," Kenny said.
Once the pair was officially married, Armando and Kenny shared a few kisses, and the crowd of guests cheered as white confetti fell from above.
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Armando Sr. embraced Kenny as Armando's husband, and Armando said the moment felt amazing. Armando Sr. called it a "perfect" wedding and fully accepted his son and his decisions.
"It's normal and we have to treat it that way," Armando Sr. told the cameras.
Kenny and Armando had live musicians and a beautiful well-lit dance floor, and when the couple danced, Armando said he was so happy to be dancing with his husband.
"Everything fell into place, and I feel that," Armando told the cameras. "But I can't believe you grabbed my butt in front of my parents!"
Everyone danced the night away, and it appeared to be quite a party. The night concluded with everyone proudly waving LGBTQ flags into the air and Kenny surprising Armando with a fireworks show.
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Armando said it was the most beautiful day, and the two married men couldn't be happier. Kenny pointed out how the world has changed so much from the 1980s, when Kenny lost so many of his friends to AIDS.
"I love you babe!" Armando cried.
Kenny told the cameras, "Every struggle, every uphill battle, every triumph led to this moment, and it was all worth it and I wouldn't change not one second."
ARIELA AND BINIYAM
Ariela was struggling with whether to return to Ethiopia with Biniyam in order to file his K-1 visa after she had lost some trust and faith in him.
Ariela admitted going back to Ethiopia was going to be "so hard" for her because she'd have to face everyone who had witnessed Biniyam's bad behavior while they were apart for Aviel's hernia surgery in the United States.
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"It's not that I don't want to help you [with the interview], it's just I want to help from a distance... I don't have a plan," Ariela told Biniyam.
Ariela acknowledged that Biniyam had left her "broken" after their big long-distance fight and she didn't want any of those bad memories to come rushing back in Ethiopia.
Ariela therefore chose to stay behind in Kenya while Biniyam traveled to Ethiopia for his K-1 visa.
Biniyam had been denied for a visitor's visa before, and so both individuals were worried about how things were going to turn out. Ariela admitted that she didn't see a future with Biniyam without a visa.
"I'm the worst. Sometimes I'm not nice, but I love you," Ariela cried to Biniyam. "It's hard to be separated from you... You better go and get that visa!"
Ariela didn't know what the future was going to hold for her relationship, and she said she could only hope for the best -- that she and Biniyam would be able to move to the United States together.
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