Nikki Bella Says I Do, Part Three - Recap for February 9, 2023

Seven days before the wedding, Nikki and Artem are at the hotel in Paris. Artem leaves with Matteo for Turkey, and Bella is reluctantly okay with this because Matteo has never left her side. This has led to Brie and Artem arguing, and Artem feels that Nikki is doubting his ability to be a good dad and look after Matteo. Nikki cries as the van leaves with Artem and Matteo. Meanwhile, Brie has agreed to come to Paris, and notices that Nikki is sad not to be with Matteo, and has to picture Artem and Matteo being safe in Turkey with Artem's family to get through it.

At the hotel in Paris, Brie arrives in Nikki's hotel room. Nikki and Brie talk about what is going on between her and Artem, and Nikki also mentions that Brie got three lap dances at the joint bachelor-bachelorette party while she got none. Brie admits she is worried about Nikki and Artem, as they are stressed out about things and there are a lot of emotional things going on between them, and tells Nikki that they need to find that spark. She also says that Artem will come back from Turkey happier, then admits that they still have a lot of work to do with the wedding.

Artem and Matteo make it to Turkey to meet Artem's family - Vladimir and Anna - whom Artem has not met in three years. Matteo is a lot happier when he is finally able to run around, and Artem's mother is overjoyed to finally meet Artem again as Matteo gets to meet his grandparents.

Six days until the wedding, Brie and Nikki plan for the wedding. Nikki says that they will look at the venue tomorrow, and Brie tells Nikki to ask questions at the venue regarding what they can do regarding the wedding. Nikki FaceTimes Artem and Matteo in Turkey and finds out that everything is going okay, but still feels worried. Nikki then finds out there is still a lot of work to do regarding the wedding.

Later in the day, Brie and Nikki look for a wedding tuxedo for Matteo. Nikki wishes that Artem would do something spontaneous for her for the wedding. Later, Brie privately calls Artem to check on him as Nikki picks up Matteo's tuxedo. Brie finds out that Artem and Matteo are doing okay in Turkey, then Artem mentions that he and Nikki had a bit of an argument regarding Artem taking to Matteo to meet his family. Brie tells him that she has asked Nikki to understand where Artem is coming from, and Artem hopes that arguments in the future do not get this bad. Brie finds out that the communication is off between Nikki and Artem. Artem admits that he is nervous about the wedding, and Brie tells Artem that he has to tell Nikki how he is feeling about the wedding. By the time Nikki comes back, Nikki has the feeling that Brie was calling Artem in private, despite Brie insisting she has not.

Five days until the wedding, Nikki calls the potential venue only to find out that it is booked, much like the other venues that she has looked at. Meanwhile, she still has to find some things for the wedding. Nikki and Brie then check out Jardin Catherine Laboure, then try out some cakes for the wedding. They soon get a call from JJ, but are interrupted by the mice that are running and climbing around and realize the park is not the best venue.

In Antalya, Turkey, Artem provides Vladimir and Anna - who will not be able to make it to the wedding - a tablet that will allow them to watch the wedding virtually. The three of them and Artem's brother Anton have a champagne toast for Artem.

Four days until the wedding, Brie and Nikki meet some fans and pose for a photo as they check out Place Vendome. Brie admits to Nikki that she called Artem privately, and tells Brie that Artem is afraid of having arguments with Nikki and that he has cold feet about the wedding, and that Nikki and Artem need to talk and work things out. Nikki agrees, and says that she and Artem need to have a dinner date and talk things out.

In Antalya, Turkey, Matteo and Artem are about to head back to Paris. Artem says the trip to meet his family with Matteo fulfilled him. He admits that he and Nikki need to work things out.

Three days until the wedding, Nikki and Brie check out a hotel that does wedding events next door from the jeweler. Nikki and Brie like what they see, and while nothing can be promised, they find a room near the Place Vendome. To their surprise, the venue is available.