Merry At First Sight! Brett & Angel's Dream Christmas

Their new life is off to a jolly start.

- Ashleigh McEnaney

After a whirlwind three months, madly-in-love newlyweds Angel Fulljames and Brett Renall were fooled into thinking their first Christmas would finally be a chance to catch their breath.

Since tying the knot as complete strangers on August 17 for the hit Three TV show Married at First Sight NZ, life has changed irrevocably for the charming Christchurch signmaker and his bubbly bride. They’ve adjusted to a busy world of fame, fans, interviews and celebrity appearances, all while falling for each other in front of the nation for the reality show.

But MAFS’ sole success story will have no such luck unwinding over the silly season now that Angel confirms she’s leaving her home in Wellington to start a new chapter with her hubby in Lincoln, Canterbury.

“It’s official!” the vivacious 26-year-old reveals during our exclusive interview. “Come December 15, I’ll be a proper Lincoln local,” she says with her trademark infectious giggle. “The way I’ve been welcomed already is so overwhelming. I honestly feel like the Queen.

“Everyone is just so excited! There’s been no shortage of Christmas invites. At this stage, we have about 30 Lincoln family Christmases to attend!”

“I’m not surprised everyone wants to kiss the angel on Christmas, but only Santa’s allowed to do that,” adds her cheeky hubby Brett, 34, who’s dressed up as jolly Father Christmas for our fun, festive photo shoot in Lincoln, featuring his beautiful wife as a Christmas angel, of course.