Awhina Rutene from Married At First Sight was recently seen in Sydney, exuding a natural and radiant look as she gears up for her final vows with ‘husband’ Adrian Araouzou.

The 31-year-old mother displayed effortless style in a casual yet chic charcoal grey ribbed maxi dress that accentuated her curves.

Her sleeveless outfit showcased her toned arms and sun-kissed skin, emphasizing that simplicity can be key to a striking street style look.

Wearing minimal makeup, Awhina let her natural beauty shine through, with her flawless skin and subtle pink lip creating a fresh, dewy look.

Her long, blonde-streaked hair was worn loose and straight, cascading down her shoulders as she chatted on the phone and strolled through the city.

She completed the laid-back ensemble with a pair of simple black sandals and a delicate gold necklace, accessorising with a smartphone and designer handbag.

Married At First Sight’s Awhina Rutene (pictured) was spotted soaking up the Sydney looking effortlessly radiant as she prepares for her all-important final vows to ‘husband’ Adrian Araouzou

The Perth-based mother-of-one looked to be in much better spirits, compared to her appearance at the final dinner party

At one point, she looked relaxed and upbeat, smiling for the cameras as she clutched her phone and made her way through the bustling streets.

The New Zealand-born disability worker, who shares a young son, has become a fan favourite this season for her no-nonsense attitude and emotional honesty.

Her relationship with groom Adrian, 30, has seen its fair share of ups and downs throughout the season.

While they started off strong, recent commitment ceremonies have hinted at some unresolved tension, leaving viewers wondering whether they’ll go the distance at final vows. 

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Awhina admitted that the Final Task only served to expose pre-existing issues between the couple.

‘We’d been living in this fake bubble. Nothing real was being addressed,’ Awhina said.

‘I didn’t want constant conflict, but when the task forced us to reflect it made me realise we both had doubts about our relationship.

‘Adrian couldn’t handle being called out – he always saw me expressing feelings as an attack and his default was to retaliate by tearing down my character.

Awhina kept things casual but chic as she stepped out solo in a figure-hugging charcoal grey ribbed maxi dress that showcased her natural curves

Wearing minimal makeup, Awhina let her natural beauty shine through, with her flawless skin and subtle pink lip creating a fresh, dewy look

She completed the laid-back ensemble with a pair of simple black sandals and a delicate gold necklace, accessorising with a smartphone and designer handbag

‘No apology. No accountability.’

Awhina entered Wednesday’s dinner party visibly upset, and said Adrian failed to support her emotionally, even at her lowest point.

‘I came into this looking for a life partner, but in that moment he wasn’t even showing up as a friend,’ she said.

The aged care worker added that Adrian’s actions throughout the entire series had taken a toll on her mental and physical health. 

‘I was physically unwell, overwhelmed, and he showed zero self-awareness,’ she said.

‘I truly felt like he was actively trying to hurt me – that’s his fighting style.’

Despite what viewers saw on screen, Awhina said there were moments behind the scenes where she considered walking out of the experiment early.

‘After friends and family week, I was ready to pack up and go,’ she revealed.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Awhina admitted that the Final Task only served to expose pre-existing issues between the couple. Pictured with Adrian Araouzou

‘Then when he left and went on a date with Sierra [Swepstone], I was done.’

Awhina said she convinced herself to stay in the experiment as she didn’t want to get ‘torn apart’ by fans.   

‘I was scared,’ Awhina explained.

‘I watched what happened to Eliot when he didn’t show up to a dinner party – he got torn apart on national TV. I didn’t want that.’ 

Awhina added she is still waiting for an apology from Adrian – even after the cameras stopped rolling.

‘There’s never been a real apology. Even now, I get messages from him saying, ‘You’re the reason I look like this on TV,’ Awhina claimed.

‘It’s always someone else’s fault — the edit, production, me. Never him.’

She said that the situation may have been different if Adrian could own up to his actions.

The aged care worker added that Adrian’s actions throughout the entire series had taken a toll on her mental and physical health 

‘It would be really beautiful if Adrian could just say, ‘Hey, I saw some really disturbing behaviour from myself and I’m sorry.’ But that’s never happened,’ she said.

In a shocking twist, Awhina revealed that unlike the other couples, she and Adrian were never separated before Final Vows – breaking tradition in the experiment.

‘We were supposed to spend time apart to reflect. But we never did,’ Awhina said.

‘Adrian was around me constantly — even during behind-the-scenes filming. I never had a moment to be alone with my thoughts.’

She added that she felt suffocated by Adrian’s behaviour. 

‘He’d be in my ear saying, “I’ve got nothing but good things to say about us,” pushing his reality onto me. I couldn’t even breathe,’ she said.

Awhina said that the one saving grace amid the chaos was fellow bride Jamie Marinos, who quickly became Awhina’s closest friend in the experiment.

‘Jamie has been my rock. She checks in on me — not for airtime or clout, but because she genuinely cares,’ Awhina said.

‘I truly felt like he was actively trying to hurt me – that’s his fighting style,’ she said 

When asked if she had any final messages for Adrian, Awhina’s response was more than telling

‘What you see on screen, those tears — they’re real. Our bodies literally rejected the pain. We went through something deeply traumatic.’

With Final Vows just around the corner, Awhina all but confirmed that her relationship with Adrian is over.

‘There were so many wishy-washy conversations throughout the experiment. I just wanted him to stop hiding behind “God’s plan” and speak the truth,’ she said.

‘He didn’t even show up as a friend.

When asked if she had any final messages for Adrian, Awhina’s response was more than telling. 

‘Nothing,’ she replied bluntly. 

‘There’s nothing more to say.’ 

Married At First Sight will return on Sunday at 7.00pm on Channel Nine and 9Now.