Four couples seal their vows and embark on their first year of marriage. Kathryn and John, who have only known each other for a year, unite their traditional families in a big fat Greek wedding. Kathryn leaves her independent life in New York City to move into John’s suburban Long Island home. Cultures clash as Tina and Tarz wed in a lavish Bollywood-themed wedding in South Carolina. Determined to overcome their family histories of divorce and neglect, Blair and Jeff make their love official by signing domestic partnership papers. Blair still dreams of his fantasy wedding and has bigger plans for an upcoming over-the-top commitment celebration. Kim and Alaska rev up their fast-paced lives after a wild seven-year courtship and rejoice in their new status – but Kim’s vision of a slim bridal party causes serious beef with her closest not-so-skinny friends.
Over the first few weeks of married life, fantasy gives way to reality. Still on cloud nine, Blair embraces his inner bridezilla and begins planning a lavish commitment ceremony in Savannah, while Jeff’s concerns simmer beneath the surface. Kim cringes at the thought of living in Alaska’s former bachelor pad, shared with his sister and 2-year old nephew, while Alaska remains committed to economizing. Tina and Tarz get matching tattoos, outraging Tina’s conservative father. John’s fantasy of a traditional marriage comes true when his new wife initially cooks and cleans for him, but formerly independent Kathryn quickly becomes bored with her new identity as housewife.
Only two months after the wedding, pregnancy test results are revealed for Kathryn and Tina. Both women find that their husbands may not be on the same page when it comes to the idea of parenthood. Blair and Jeff argue after Jeff accuses Blair of overreacting to the death of his idol, Whitney Houston. Blair soon learns that Jeff’s behavior as a husband is deeply rooted in his relationship with his parents. Kim looks to her father for advice on how and when to compromise when Alaska insists on making all the decisions. Amidst tensions and tears, each couple comes together for a romantic Valentine’s Day. A surprise dinner, first-ever attempt at baking, and a community service experience are just a few of the ways the newlyweds celebrate.
The marriage clock strikes at 3 months and power struggles grow. John acquires a failing tanning salon and reluctantly considers putting Kathryn at the helm. After giving in to Kim and moving to Harlem together, Alaska puts his foot down as ruler of his new household. Tarz doesn’t want to have sex on a baby-making schedule and Tina gets frustrated. Domestic partnered for over 2 months, it’s finally the weekend of Blair and Jeff’s lavish commitment ceremony. While Blair is ecstatic to be surrounded by family and friends, Jeff's insecurity and rejection by his parents is tormenting him. Big changes foreshadow bigger realizations to come.
After almost five months of marriage, newlywed life seems less…new. It's been two weeks with no sex – Blair is feeling disconnected and insecure, but the more pressure he puts on, the less turned on Jeff becomes. John is finding Kathryn's ever-expanding body unattractive, which angers Kathryn. Tina tries to heat up her sex life with a sexy dance, but Tarz finds her “cute” instead of sexy. At least Kim and Alaska manage a sexy reunion after doing their own thing on opposite coasts, but as soon as the next separation approaches, the couple is on edge.
After 7 months of marriage, communication is at an all-time low. Jeff meets with an attorney and is surprised to find that Blair is earning equity in Jeff's house. In turn, Blair is enraged that Jeff would conspire with a lawyer behind his back. Tarz and Tina have planned a nude photo shoot to celebrate their newlywed year but Tina insists on sparkles and feathers. The photographer and Tarz object –- will Tina ever let her inner self be “exposed?” Despite his usual stoicism, Alaska gets sentimental reminiscing about his mom and finally trusts Kim enough to allow for a crack in his armor. John gets frazzled by an emergency at the salon and Kathryn is irritated that she does not have more freedom to handle the business in her own way.
Approaching the one-year mark, newlyweds wonder what the future will bring. After some family bonding, Kim is upset that Alaska is packing again for LA…with no plans for a return flight. It dawns on Kathryn that John is not going to be much help when it comes time for the baby delivery, and feels he will not be a hands-on parent. Tina and Tarz are ambushed by a surprise announcement from her father. Jeff and Blair once again find themselves at an impasse over the sex versus money argument -– will they be able to dig themselves out of this hole?
365 days later…how did the newlyweds do, and how will their marriages fare in the future? At their overdue Mexican honeymoon, Kim and Alaska come to grips with the reality that they still have much to work out with their bicoastal marriage in year two. Kathryn and John slowly acclimate to parenthood, and while they have no regret about their honeymoon baby, they admit they probably should have waited a little longer to start a family. Tina’s widowed father becomes a newlywed, giving Tina and Tarz an opportunity to reflect on the ups and downs of their own first year of marriage. Blair and Jeff finally explore how to meet each other's needs with the help of a sex therapist. Emotional enlightenment and further epiphanies ensue… but will they stick?
Erik and Nadine get married after seven months; Laura and Kirk plan a lavish wedding.
Erik and Nadine embark on their honeymoon; Laura gets fed up with Sam's family; Toi feels lonely.
Toi goes to a lingerie boutique in Hollywood and puts on a show for her husband; Laura tries to put Kirk on a diet; Nadine has dizzy spells and takes a pregnancy test; Sam confronts Laura about their credit card bills.
Laura tries to convince a reluctant Kirk to have a baby; Erik cooks a Valentine's Day meal for his new bride; Toi becomes ill with a lupus flare-up; Sam and Laura prepare for their honeymoon, but Sam's anxiety threatens to get in the way.
The newlyweds embark on their honeymoons after only knowing each other for just a few days.
Sam and Laura visit a strip club; Toi and Rouvaun have a fight; Nadine must reveal Erik's past.
Toi and Rouvaun bask in a Dominican Republic honeymoon seven months after their wedding. Elsewhere, Kirk and Laura continue to reel from a recent miscarriage; Sam and Laura reach out to a sexual healer; Erik and Nadine visit Erik's mother at her convent in Massachusetts.
After a day spent with Laura's adorable niece Fay, Sam decides it's time for her and Laura to get their eggs tested. With the baby's arrival fast approaching, Erik and Nadine decide to get help from a financial planner but quickly realize they may not be making enough money to accommodate their fancy lifestyle once their bundle of joy arrives. Rouvaun warns Toi that he won't be able to support her store much longer if she doesn't come up with a way to increase customer traffic. And in a turn of events, Kirk and Laura finally get some good news.
Thrilled with the news of Laura's pregnancy, Kirk starts to plan for their growing family and gives Laura the gift that she has been waiting for. After Rouvaun's ultimatum, Toi decides to throw a fabulous soiree to draw more business to her store, but will it be a success? With their baby plans on hold, Sam and Laura focus on Laura's career after she wins the New School Chap Book award in non-fiction writing. Erik and Nadine enjoy the last weeks of pregnancy, but the news they get from the doctor only heighten Nadine's fears of impending childbirth.
Toi and Rouvaun's travel plans are derailed when Toi has a Lupus flare up. Nadine heads to the hospital and faces a 36-hour labor. Kirk and Laura have found their dream home. Sam and Laura reflect on their crazy year.
Four new couples embark on their first year of marriage in the Season 3 opener. Included: Real-estate mogul Rob is at odds with his bride-to-be's parents; a thunderstorm threatens a wedding ceremony; and a groom comes clean about his past indiscretions.
Trust issues surface between Adonis and Erica; Craig organizes a camping honeymoon; Rob and Ro are at odds when they move into a larger apartment; and Rob and Tara anticipate their lavish Italian honeymoon, yet a fear of flying could jeopardize the trip.
Tara lets off steam via shopping after her honeymoon is canceled; Craig and Brandon head to Las Vegas to donate sperm to Brandon's sister; Rob and Ro struggle to juggle married life and their careers; Erica and Adonis take in a Hawaiian honeymoon.
Brandon struggles to juggle his responsibilities and tries to persuade Craig to help around the house. Also, Tara pleads with Rob to set aside his issues with her family; Erica and Adonis reach out to a counselor; and Ro seeks a more fulfilling career.
Rob and Ro go to Florida to escape the stress of New York City and to celebrate Rob's birthday. Meanwhile, Craig receives bad news; Adonis is reunited with his Lamborghinis; Rob and Tara try to put their family troubles behind them with a wild night out.
At Thanksgiving time, Ro calls her estranged father; Brandon feels like a third wheel when Craig's friend, Cristal, pays a visit; Adonis convinces Erica to invite his father back into their lives; Rob refuses to spend Thanksgiving with Tara's family.
Rob and Ro go to London to reconnect with her estranged father; Tara and Rob begin renovating their home; Craig nurses a convalescent Brandon; Adonis worries that the strain of taking care of Erica's nephew will hurt their fragile relationship.
Ro has a new outlook after reuniting with her father, but tempers flare when she makes a big decision without consulting Rob. Meanwhile, Brandon surprises Craig with a trip to New York; Erica's trust in Adonis fades; a home renovation leads to a fight.
Craig faces anxiety when visiting family in Florida. Rob and Ro also head to Florida, where they contemplate life away from New York. Elsewhere, Erica takes a trip to celebrate her birthday, and Tara and Rob do a honeymoon re-do in San Francisco.
After a tense honeymoon in San Francisco, Tara and Rob finally come to an agreement about Rob’s relationship with her parents. Later they are thrilled to move into their newly renovated house. Rob surprises Ro with a romantic getaway in the city to celebrate their anniversary. Meanwhile, Craig and Brandon decide to celebrate their first year anniversary with a big party, but they are caught off guard when they get some big news that leaves them speechless. Back at home after her birthday getaway, Erica reveals to Adonis her plans that could drastically affect the future of their marriage.