Gypsy Church Wedding in Leeds
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- This was an unusual traveller wedding, in that they chose not to have a reception in a venue, but rather to go all out on decorating the church, so that their wedding photos and video looked good. They simple went to a carvery to feed the family and any guests who chose to accompany them there. Watch their whole wedding though!
That was the oddest unemotional disconnected couple I have ever seen
@jeannedenbigh8919 Maybe yes, maybe no, as Travellers are often less "connected' initially due to the fact that they previously wouldn't have spent time alone together.
They both look like they really don't want to be there, he didn't even take his hands out of his pockets.
I don't think there is any cause of concern, though, particularly about the way the groom was standing, as that's the standard way most traveller grooms feel comfortable. They don't have the same feelings about that as many others have, you see.
@@ReelLifePhotos Yes, it shows. classless.. Later on in the evening with a guts full of alcohol there will be one almighty punch up, just for fun of course..
Fortunately nothing went to your plan, and all was peaceful! It's actually a lot rarer than you think for it to end the way you thought it might!
As soon as they got outside, he went to hang with friends, and she had a cigarette! I wish them well
@deborahmiller1214 That's normal, actually. I see couples do that quite often, even people who are not Travellers.
I bet the bride is even prettier without all that makeup
Hi PattiAnne, As a woman myself, who hasn't worn any makeup at alll since I was 19, I also feel that very few people actually need to wear makeup. However, this style is extremely popular at traveller weddings, and almost a forgone fact at Muslim weddings too, so we can hardly deny a bride her chosen look on her wedding day, can we?
Totally agree with you. Everything is so fake and exaggerated. Much prefer a more natural look. However it was her day and she did look beautiful
@katemcalear8591 Exactly! Girls tend to follow fashions, and this just happens to be in vogue for Travellers and Muslims!
She was too busy worrying and fixing her veil, and dress!
@@MGodzik True, but then, her appearance was of vital importance to her.
This is the weirdest wedding I have ever seen.Both the Groom and the Bride aren't spending time together. 🙁😜
Do couples ever spend time together on their wedding days? I have been photographing weddings professionally for 23 years, and can honestly say that, apart from Muslim weddings where they sit on a stage together to be endlessly photographed and videoed woth all their respective families and friends, its actually really hard ti naturally capture a bride and groom together without requesting their joint appearance away from the guests!
Seemed like a sad event. They wouldn't even look at each other. 😢
Not at all, Nick. Travellers rarely act the same as you would expect from your own experiences. They rarely have a chance to be alone together prior to their marriage, so they are always a little shy together on their wedding day. The bride is like that normally anyway, but was also a little stressed, as expected.
@@ReelLifePhotos "rarely have a chance to be alone together prior to their marriage" is something I was aware of so that's why I thought it could be an arranged marriage..thanks for the info!
Aha! Well, at least you know that they chose to be together! xx
They didn't even look at each other while giving their vows. She looks absolutely miserable.
True, but then they probabley hadn't had much time alone together beforehand.
Traveller rarely do look at each other during rhe vows as they are concentrating hard on copying what the officiant is asking them to say. Yes, the bride isn't much given to smiling anyway. That's just how she is.. xx
In respect to families on both sides the bride and groom don’t show no pda…
@@DDR7676 What does pda mean?
@@ReelLifePhotos public shows of affection (pda)
All the bride is worried about in the church is her gown and hair. So self absorbed
Most likely so, but then it is a stressful experience and all eyes are on her.
Always hand in pockets. They take them out in the pub. One hand for lifting the pint. The other to hold the cigarettes
So what! We all make different choices in life, which is what makes it interesting. We can't all be the same, can we? I have never smoked in my life, but it isn't helpful to them comparing them to either myself or to yourself.
The eyelashes and eyebrows ruin how naturally beautiful she is. She doesn't need all that on her face in order to impress.
I understand what you mean. It's a very popular style of makeup for gypsies and Muslims alike, though, and has been for over a decade. The bride likes it, so that's all that really matters, isn't it?
Many girls and women love false eyelashes, but they do make it harder to get a clear view of their eyes from a photographer's point of view. The smallest blink and the eyes are totally obscured, but I can't change fashions myself.
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Почему плохо? Просто другой!
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I would love to see her when she takes off the two pounds of makeup .
Yes, I also never recognise most brides oncd their make-up has been removed, and they are in their normal clothes with their everyday hairstyle. I think that must be the point about dressing up for a wedding, to become your ideal self? Not that that is something I would do, but most seem to aspire to their idea of glamour on their wedding day, don't they?.
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They look very uncomfortable with each other..
That's probably because they are not used to public displays of emotion, Carol, bearing in mind too, that travellers don't get to spend time alone together, prior to marriage.
@@ReelLifePhotosit’s also often means they will be leaving their family to live elsewhere for the first time in her life
@Lisalisag2023 Very true! Muslims also have the same system, and I know many who have found this a huge wrench. At Muslim weddings, it's traditional for the bride to start crying her eyes out as she walks out of her wedding reception into the waiting car that will usually be taking her to live with her husband's family, away from her parents! Travellers and Muslims, share many traditions and cultural norms!
Ya'll, the brides dad was checking his phone on the front row. Everyone looks miserable about the wedding....but ready for the Reception. 🍻
Well, a long church service ( and I cut out loads!) can be very tiring/ boring, particularly if you are not used to these kinds of formalities!
That Hair piece looks as if it weighs A ton. Her husband probably won't recognize her when she takes all that off on her wedding night.
Not as heavy as you think! It's only ideally one additional hairpiece, a lightweight infill "bun", and a lot of artistry!
The brides hair and make up make her look so much more older, they all looked so nice when they finished dressing.
Thanks Audrey. I'm glad you liked the finished results! I don't necessarily think she looks older styled this way though, but possibly just that you associate this hairstyle with a bygone era?
It almost looks like an arranged marriage
A few people have said that, but it wasn't. I've never heard of an arranged marriage in the Traveller community either. They are sometimes expected to marry if they've formed a relationship already, though.
So many negative comment on here, she had the wedding she wanted. she was no doubt nervous and stressed about everything, maybe that’s why there wasn’t much smiling. I wish them all the luck in their married life.
@@pennykafai4645 Well said, Penny! Thank you. I 100% agree with you!
The groom and his groomsmen have their hands in their pockets and don’t act like they know what’s going on!
They probably don't! (know what they are supposed to be doing), which is not really surprising, as its quite daunting being up in front of a crowd of people, if it's all unfamiliar.
The mother of the bride looks like she already had acouple of drinks.
Obviously, that's rather funny, as I very much doubt she would have had the time, or inclination to drink! Men get ready quickly, then go to the pub, but women take their time and rarely drink at all until it's all over, if then!
The bride must have a few for Dutch courage, she was swaying while the priest was speaking
No, I very much doubt she had been drinking, as I was with her while she was getting ready.
The way the men stand with their hands in their pockets
Yes, that's how they're used to standing. It's not seen the same way in traveller culture, as it does to you and many other people, so it's fine.
They're hanging onto their wallets
@cazrelda169 Ha ha! Well no, they have their own reasons, but decorating the church so beautifully definitely wasn't cheap!
None of them seem unable to function without a mobile phone in their hands, ridiculous.
That's the way of the world we live in! On trains, buses and everywhere, it's just the same. We are almost all guilty of that!
That’s the prettiest gypsy wedding dress I’ve ever seen! But poor baby, her veil wasn’t comfortable for her. She looked lovely.
@cynthiat6505 Aw thanks, Cynthia! Yes, she was very insecure/ bodyy conscious. There's a lot of pressure on being a bride, isn't there! Have you seen this wedding in this link?czcams.com/video/T-_oQKkAjHs/video.html
She is really pretty but I don't know what to make of the eyelashes😮
I understand @Shungabali. It's not something I personally would wear myself, but know how much brides LOVE to be seen in these huge false eyelashes. It was just for one day, and it made her feel good, so that's all that really matters, isn't it?
@@ReelLifePhotos sorry but not all brides, I've been a bride myself and I've friends and family that have been brides too😄
Anyway whatever she likes is fine 😀🩷
Ok. I probably meant to say that nearly all brides whose weddings I photograph... I personally never even wear makeup at all, only when I was a teenager!
@Shungabali Also, a lot depends on prevailing fashions and cultural expectations, as well as the bride's age.
Awkward , not looked at each other once
Yes, everybody is coming to this conclusion, which could have a grain of truth in it, but on the other hand, they would have chosen to be together, and may just feel uncomfortable being the centre of attention.
The up do hairstyles are awful as looked enormous. Far too big and they were all walking around like their heads are going to fall off.
Oh, really? I think it's only because you are not used to this style, Susan, as its immensely popular for almost all Muslim and Traveller weddings, and has been for at least 2 decades in my personal experience..
Thanks for voicing your opinion, though.
One girl has the whole harvest festival loaf stuck to the back of her head 😂
Oh you sure have a way of expressing things! 🤣
@@ReelLifePhotos they still look hideous. All brass and no class!
Would love to know how much hairspray was used by the bridal party. Too weird for my taste.
@johnflowers783 Oh, a fair bit, but then most wedding hairstyles need to last the full day, but then this one is also very well pinned, so doesn't usually have a problem staying in place. Things tend to be seen as weird, only if we are not familiar with them, which of course I am, as I see this style very frequently.
Absolutely fabulous ✨
@christinalogan311 Thank you. It's OK to be different, and many of us love to be curious about other cultures isn't that so?
@@ReelLifePhotos Yes. Their culture is hundreds of years old and is perfectly normal to them. They all looked stunning and I wish them very best wishes and happiness for their future. ✨
@@christinalogan311 How kind of you, Christina! It makes a difference to have a sympathetic comment, so I really appreciate that! xx
those little bridesmaids were adorable " im holding it for u " 😊
That's SO sweet, Freddie! Yes, I love to see all the little ones dressed up in their "party frocks", bridesmaid/ pageboy outfits etc!
@@ReelLifePhotos u can tell those little girls LOVED doing a job for the bride, they were in their element bless the little scamps🥰
@@freddiemeyer4563 Aw, that's really lovely! Thanks again, Freddie!
A little too much Botox in the lips honey !
Do you mean lip filler, perhaps, Joseph?
What’s with the crappy men’s suits!! Bribe looked amazing. She deserved a real love wedding!
It's hard to get a good fit if your body isn't made for suits, Tracy, so cut them some slack, please. At least they wore suits!
I'm sure she loves her husband, or she wouldn't have married him. It was her choice!
The little bridesmaids were extremely well behaved and looked so cute. The groom seemed to be quite patient and kind to them which is a good sign.
Aw, that's so sweet. Thank you Claire! Well observed! xx
Why isn't anyone smiling and happy? Looks more like a funeral.
Oh dear! I didn't notice others not smiling, just the bride, who was more concerned about her appearance and isn't a natural smiler , particularly when stressed.Not every one can enjoy the process of getting married, but I'm still hopeful for the couple's happiness.
The bride looked so depressed until she smiled at the end, didn't look like they were in love. Plus the hair I wonder if it's natural cos it looks like it weighs a tonne plus God knows how many cans of hairspray were used
The bride is just that kind of person, so not depressed at all, but super aware of her image. I'm glad you at least found one part where she smiled, though! Travellers don't tend to show public displays of romantic gestures, and have usually had very little time alone together prior to their wedding. As for the hair, the styles are created by talented hairdressers who have plenty of experience of this style, and yes of course they build up the hair with extensions, and often insert a central core, around which the build the added layers. It's a real art! Most of my Muslim clients also style their hair in a similar manner, except that they then cover it loosely with a veil, rather than leaving it all on show.
These are travellers not Gypsy’s and usual they have arranged marriages maybe that’s why they are unhappy!!
No, I've never, ever heard of Travellers having arranged marriages. I wonder where you get that idea from?
@@ReelLifePhotos Ha ha
@@melisaprietoaboitiz7184 What's the joke?
There is more hair in that wedding to cover all the alopecia patients in the US.
Love it! And why not...! xx
Wow. That cake-up is really something but those eye-boos are a show stopper 😂
Absolutely! She set out to impress, for sure!
Thank you, @SnowWhite717_
Just have to say that, can you imagine the grooms shock when she takes off the hair and eyelashes and make up and all that other stuff… L O L!
@@dianepeters8775 I'm sure he's seen her before, fortunately! I think it's the same after every wedding, as I always struggle to recognise the bride when I see her afterwards when she comes to choose the wedding photos for her album!
She'll have a grand life of cleaning and raising kids. Poor cow.
The bride is to busy messing with her hair. She sure doesn’t look happy.
Yes, but then I think that is just how she is. I've met at least 2 brides in my 24 year career, who never smiled at all.
Also, Mary, I think I'd probably be messing with my hair too , if I had such an elaborate hairstyle and wanted to be sure that it was still in place. It's just nerves...
The bride and groom stood that far apart in church I'm surprised they could reach each other to put the rings on...Then she sat with the women at the reception playing on her phone, and he was nowhere to be seen. No eye contact, no kiss or hug. It all seemed as though it was a fashion parade rather than a wedding. But your dress was beautiful, and so were you, even though you never smiled. Good luck to you both
Men and women sitting apart is normal at traveller weddings, neither do they kiss or hug in front of their guests, but, like you, I also wish them well.
@@ReelLifePhotos thank you for telling me this 🙂
Aw, just glad I was able to explain a bit! xx
@@ReelLifePhotos but smiling at each other is allowed and they didnt do that either.
I know they didn't smile, but they probably felt too stressed, as its not easy standing up in front of a crowd for an almost two hour, very formal, church ceremony!
They both look miserable. Why get married they look like they hate each other
Ooooh! It definitely wasn't like that! She just wasn't a smiley sort of person!
This wedding was gorgeous but looked forced and that one lady in the dress did not cover her breasts properly at all made it very tacky. i only hope their marriage lasts a long long time and I do wish them the best. All the harstyles were amazing. Sorry that the dress on the one attendant drew my attention so negatively. Again very gorgeous over all and many blessings to the couple!
Thanks, Marianna. I'm glad you mostly liked it. They chose to be together, so were not forced. I see more bare skin on a Saturday night in Leeds than on display here, so it's not something that bothers me, personally, but I accept your point of view if it bothers you.
The groom looks happy, but the Bride looks unhappy 😭💔
She is more worried 😟 about how she looks.I bet that this was an arranged marriage.They don't even look at each other when saying their vows 😮
Very odd.
You were right in that the bride wasn't a smiley sort of bride, and that her appearance was of great importance to her, as far as I could gather on the day, but then evert bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, don't they! However, we can't all be smiley people - as much as I prefer to photograph or video that kind of bride - can we? In any case, traveller weddings are different, in that the couples concerned have had very little time alone before their marriage - if at all - in order to prevent "temptations". Travellers have high moral standards in that respect, you see, so don't worry about their marriage, as I, for one, am very hopeful that it will work well for them. Thank you for thinking about them too. xx
PS Travellers always choose their own partners, as far as I am aware. It's only Muslims who opt for an arranged marriage, and even that is less likely in the UK in this day and age.
The bride looked so sad this is not true love..
What is true love? Surely it's more than "butterflies' and endearing looks? Time will tell, but if she's prepared to look after him when he's an old man or vice versa, that, for me, would be a better indicator of "true love"!
Is it an arranged marriage? Both looked uninterested.
No, travellers don't do arranged marriages. Sometimes, though, they decide to run away together, then they know if they do that, the wedding will follow very quickly.
Beautiful normal looking bridal gown... Bride doesn't appear too happy...maybe the weight of the lashes or hair....
I think she is like that anyway, and very image-aware, and we can't all be smiley people, can we?
Glad you liked her wedding gown though!
Ahh, as long as their in love with each other, doesn't matter, be happy, look after each other through thick and thin.👨❤️👨
@suesmith4289 That's great advice, Sue! I wish tbat on every couple whise wedding I shoot, though in the past 23 years as a wedding photographer and videographer, I have shot two or three bride's weddings twice, and one eve for the third Time, but to my knowledge, those ones are all very happy with their final choice!
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That’s the most beautiful dress I.ve seen, beautiful bride, all the bridesmaids looked gorgeous too. The church looked stunning with the floral display, wow. A fabulous wedding. ✨
Thank you Christina! That's really kind of you. Yes, they put a lot of thought into making it as special as possible, since they weren't having a reception afterwards, other than a quick visit to a carvery for a few of the close family and best friends,
Must admit these women are beautiful love the outfits and the brides dress for a traveller is stunning the kids are cute and well behaved hope they both have a long happy 💓marriage
Now that's the kindest thing anyone has said about this couple and their wedding, Angie! You are the best! Thank you SO much for redressing the balance!
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@@NathalieBoynton3862 eh didn’t realise I said something funny
Well done, Angie, for spotting that emoji!
@@ReelLifePhotos whoever it is that put the emoji up and made a nasty remark is probably a Troll 🧌
I think the real tragedy here is all those identical plaid suits.
Oh that's SO funny! Trust you to think of that!
Do these 2 even know each other ?
Of course, but as they will have never been allowed to be alone together prior to the wedding, it is to be expected. Travellers also don't like public delays of emotion at most weddings I've seen. They never 'do' the traditional kiss in the church, either.
@@ReelLifePhotos thank you. 🫶🏼
@@user-on7cg4rk1p Glad it might help, a little bit.. xx
What's up with the big lumps of hair at the back.... Very weird!!
Not weird if you are familiar with traveller and Muslim wedding fashions! They are super popular!
Do some research into this fashion, Julia, a d you might actually be surprised how long it's been going for!
It was beautiful but sad. The bride & groom weren't even smiling or anyone else?
That's fairly standard, I find, in traveller weddings, possibly as couples don't develop the kind of relationships prior to their marriage, that we now take for granted, as they are not allowed to be alone together beforehand. People get stressed easily, too, and lengthy church services are never going to be easy for guests with young children in tow! (I have vastly shortened the sermons and bible reading elements)
I hope you still enjoyed watching it though, Jeanette?
If they couldn’t look at each other, stand close together, or smile, their wedding night is going to be a disaster!
Oooh, I very much doubt it!
Those brows n lashes 🫣
Yes, they love to accentuate their best features.
PERO ES QUE con tanta pestaña no se ve un ojo bonito,,el pelo de la pestaña cubre todos los ojos,,,menos es mas
@@vlc222 La gente no tiene los mismos gustos. No es un estilo para todos, pero a ella le encanta, así que ¿por qué no?
@@vlc222 Estoy de acuerdo en que las pestañas oscurecen sus ojos.
Look like wasp nests on the back of their heads! Groom will get a shock once she takes the hair and make up off! 😅😅😅
Had to laugh at that, Sharon! I also rarely recognise them when they come to collect their wedding albums afterwards, but they absolutely love these styles, so they deserve the freedom to choose their own fashions, don't they?
The little bridesmaids looked adorable, their dresses were gorgeous. The bride’s dress was lovely but unfortunately I feel her natural beauty was diminished by the far too heavy makeup!
@RosemaryHart-mg6kt Hi Rosemary, Thank you for your sweet and sensitively worded comment. Yes, she was wearing very heavy makeup, which is obviously not a natural look, but Travellers really go for this particular style. They almost always choose a makeup artist who specialises in this art. If you've ever been to a Muslim wedding, you'll spot the similarities as they, too, wear the heavy foundation and over emphasised eyebrows. Similarly, the hairstyles follow this same "fashion". Really and truly, very few young ladies actually "need" to wear makeup at all, but it's a multi-million pound /dollar industry, which is unlikely to change, so as most people follow what others in their cultural group do, this look is followed by by this bride too.
everything about the bride is fake. she kept kicking the front of the gown in order to not trip. they both look unhappy. and what’s with the women in orange? what was in her hair? that’s not a hat.
That's actually the only way it is possible to walk in such a full , long skirt. I guess you mean with all the makeup and the obsession with herself?
Also, I guess you don't know much about traditional bridal fashion , as the "hat" I think you are referring to, is called a fascinator.
Why arent they looking at each other?
Thats a very good question! I didn't notice that too much during the filming, as I was also taking photos, but they were most likely not too comfortable, being stared at by everyone. Travellers don't udually get any time alone together before getting married, so they generally don't initially have the same bonds as other couples at this stage, but they develop them soon afterwards. They also almost never have the usual public kiss, after being pronounced man and wife, as don't like public displays of intimacy.
Thank you Kate! xx
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Where's the love? I saw absolutely NO affection there...especially on the face of the bride. I didn't see her look at the groom one time.
That's actually quite normal in some traveller weddings, as they don't really have a chance to get to know each other that well,since pre-marital relationships are not allowed or even being left alone together. It could also be her personality anyway, as she was more into her mirror image than expected.
They probably barely even know each other! They get their first alone time after they are married! That’s when they start getting to know each other and “hope” love follows, eventually! Plus she is expected to be pregnant soon after the wedding.
@pamcollins1651 Well, almost spot on, though pregnancy is not necessarily expected, it is usually the outcome!
The bride doesn’t look happy
Lots of people keep saying that, but she was fine afterwards. I think she was just stressed out with all the arrangements. She might also not be a smiley sort of person. Weddings put a lot of pressure on brides, as everyone is looking at them, and in any case, travellers will not have previously spent time alone with their fiancé.
The groom is vaping at the altar!
Wow! I never spotted that at all! Poor man, he was super stressed!
Hardly a Smile going on there! You think she doesnt Want get married to whom ever 😢he is?
Well although it may seem rude in certain cultures, it's not seen as an issue at all with Travellers. After all, what do you do with your hands when you are nervously standing in front of so many people, all with their eyes on you? He's young, so not that experienced in life or social expectations.
He's now her husband. Not everyone can be full of smiles, unfortunately. She is just like that.
You know that girl is beautiful without all that makeup, she is stunning.🎉
Oh definitely: I couldn't agree more! Who needs makeup,anyway, if the smile is from their heart and eyes!
Thanks, Sue! xx
Did they even kiss? He was drinking a beer instead of helping his bride get in the car.
No, travellers rarely ever have a first kiss in church. It's because they would previously not have spent time alone together, so they are certainly not going to be up for a public didplay of emotion like that.
I didn't spot that about him.not helping her, though. Well observed!
Why do they wear so much makeup
That's a very good question. Why does anyone ever wear makeup at all? I think the answer to your question is fashion, where everyone in a certain group or subgroup copies what everyone else is doing. It then becomes the norm for that particular group of people. I personally never wear makeup, not even on my own wedding day, but travellers and almost all my Muslim brides, absolutely adore this style of makeup, so it's their chosen way of presenting themselves to the world.
Gypsy weddings are always beautiful and expensive
Always interesting, yes, but not necessarily always expensive. I've seen a few smaller, very modest ones, Brenda..
Her hoops were so wide she hardly got down the corridor!
@tracyjacobs7862 Yes, that's very traditionaly gypsy-style. Big hoops, mean big dress statements!
Not a smile from the bride, not a kiss, and they both looked awkward. I don't think that was a very good idea as they didn't look the least bit happy, even at the carvery.
Now, that's interesting that you even watched them at the carvery too. I think the bride has a certain personality that isn't given much to smiling at all. Travellers rarely have a kiss at the ceremony, though, but I'm sure they'll have made up for it later when alone together.
AN D the bride leaves the church smoking a cigarette
Yes, smokers always do! It was a long and stressful - for them - service!
I hope they will be very happy together. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! I hope they do well together, too. Love your nickname as well! I often video and photograph traveller weddings, so check out the rest I have online here and hope you will also enjoy new ones later this year. xx
The Bride and groom don't look at each other while the Priest talks... Are they in an arranged marriage? They don't look as if they are in love... My friend got married and she couldn't stop kissing her groom all during the ceremony ... they were so adorable and so much in love.
I understand your concern. Travellers don't have time to develop that kind of deep relationship as they are not allowed to spend time alone together prior to marriage. They also almost never have a first kiss in public, either! They don't do arranged marriages, but they are sometimes told to get married if they have broken the conduct rules and run away together. I'm glad your friend has such a beautiful relationship, of course, but this couple will hopefully develop that in time. The bride wasn't really a smiley sort of person, anyway!
I thought the bridal party had some amazing hair, a lot of work went into this wedding and I can only imagine how exhausted the bride must have been by the end. Weddings aren’t easy to organize and get through. ❤
@meghanplamondon8639 Yes, exactly! These ornate styles take a lot of work, but the hairstylist is highly experienced and very skilled, so she makes it all look so easy! Yes, I think any wedding where many guests are involved takes months of preparation with a great deal of excitement during the build-up to their big day, as there is so much to organise! You, Megan, are the very first to point out how physically tiring a day like this is! It's almost certainly emotionally, but hopefully, in a good way! Thank you! xx
Beautiful wedding. Thought disrespectful for the groom to be vaping in the church. Otherwise lovely
Thank you, that's a very fair comment. You're only about the fourth person to notice the vaping, and to be honest, I didn't even notice him doing that myself, even though I shot and edited all the footage myself! Some people are unfortunately so addicted to nicotine that they have very little self-control, particularly in stressful situations. It's sad, really!
They must have stopped having that one designer do all their dresses. These seem pretty understated.
I had to laugh at that, Debs! Thelma Nadine obviously was never the only designer for the whole of the UK's traveller population. The ones I've seen this year have all been with large underskirts and wired all round the hem, so still pretty heavy to wear. Fashions change, anyway, don't they....?
Wow! It looks like all the women came from Leeds’ Red Light District.
@christinesyntax4067 Oooh, that's a bit steep! I love their flamboyant style and creative outfits. Maybe you are just not used to seeing so many attractive young ladies showing off their best points? Try walking round Leeds on a Saturday night, as I've seen more flesh on display with the hen parties parading the streets, and they are not perceived as anything untoward!
@@ReelLifePhotos If women are so eager to flaunt all their assets, then they should just walk around naked with a string of pearls.
Now this is a much better ceremony, they were all very respectful and the bride is, of course, gorgeous
Well, maybe it's because I was shooting with only one camera, so unlike the other video you watched, Cheryl, you didn't get to see everything that was happening? You are mainly right though, as far as I can remember. I shoot many weddings where they only want photos, and not videos, which is a pity.
Cos this is how gypsys do it
Of course, Davey!
Yes it was a classier wedding. Of course there was the woman who had so much of her breast exposed for the wedding but the bride & groom had no control over that & the single girls were not dressed as street walker.
@@janetrouse5917 Well said! Some people can be very unkind in their comments, can't they!!
The couple did not even look at each while saying their vowes.
@joycealdred1277 Hi Joyce,, that's actually pretty standard af Traveller weddings, as they have"t had time beforehand to develop that kind of relationship, as they are not allowed to be alone together prior to their marriage.
Some of theses brides are only 16 when they wed
Yes, but not this one. 16 is a legal age to marry, but it's usually healthier to start a family in a woman's 20s rather than her 30s or 40s anyway.
First time I'm coming across a gypsy wedding. I'm not familiar with the term or culture. Brings back my aquanet memories...❤ congratulations to this couple.
Thank you . I'm glad you found this wedding and hope you can watch more traveller weddings, Sandra. xx
The not-too-smiling bride looks rather uncomfortable in her dress and with her hairstyle, which isn't very pretty. And the. false eyelashes, what a horror, she shouldn't have added that, it's awful.
Hi Sue. I'm also not fond of fake eyelashes, but they all love them and are prepared to suffer the weight of them and the sticky glue, as they feel it makes them look more glamorous. Almost all brides I video or photograph tend to wear the biggest set possible, but it does make it hard to see their actual eyes at all, unfortunately, as one hint of a blink, and the eyes are completely obscured. I can't tell them that , though!
WAY too much make-up. Eyelashes enter the room before she does. Grotesque amount of goo on the eyes.
Hi Debra. You sure have an expressive way of saying things. I really had to laugh at that! I also am not a fan of fake eyelashes, but brides always seem to love them. They go through a lot of trouble getting them attached, so are quite brave, really, False eyelashes make it hard for me, as a photographer too, as even the slightest eye movement causes the eye to be partially - or completely - obscured. However, I am unlikely to be able to change this very popular fashion
Bride looks as if she might keel over
Well, fortunately, she didn't! These big dresses aren't that easy to walk in!
How can Gypsy weddings look so glamorous and expensive
@@margaretbedborough3232 The same way anybody's wedding can look. This one, although they had the elaborate floral decorations in the church, only had a very basic carvery reception for a small number of guests, so it was actually a very modest wedding, by any standards.
I think they applied their make-up with a builders' trowel. The fake-tan manufacturers did well out of it though. 🤣
@@maggiematthews3517 They always do, as its It's a Traveller favourite fashion look.
The BRIDE HAS TO SMOKE …. Immediately after ??????????? It’s toooo bizarre for me
It would be bizarre if we didn't know what smokers are like! They always do that!
The bride is marrying the dress, not sure who the groom is marrying.
I had to laugh at that! Yes, brides can get over-consuned with the while idea of a wedding, particularly if that's all they've dreamed of since they were a child playing with dolls, but as its very true that a wedding doesn't make a marriage!
He looks happy but she doesn't ?
Oh that's just the way she was during the day, but she relaxed at the reception, so am hopeful for their long term happiness together.
Ye ye
So you are nor convinced?
Everyone looks beautiful ✝️🤍🕯
The little girl saying “big dumb dress” 😂 I wonder what hers will be like😊
Not sure about the trend with their hair. Guess I’m still in love with how they used to have it.
I was a bit worried about that candle in the church on the floor😮
Aw, how sweet! Thank you, Felicity. Yes, children say exactly what they are thinking, unlike us adults! As for their hairstyles, they are very elaborately crafted, and I reckon they most likely have their basis on styles from.way back in history, though woth the use of modern techniques and material. They are super elegant, in my mind, though I am probably biased, as have seen literally hundreds of similar hairstyles, mainly in Muslim weddings. In fact, travellers often hire Pakistani hairstylist and makeup artists, as they know that they are the experts in these styles! xx
I l9ve your meandering thoughts too, on what that child's wedding could be like, many years hence, as am sure she would also go for the big dress!
@@ReelLifePhotosI was a little surprised when the hair and makeup were not Asian.
I get on really well with the travelling community a lot of people are weary of them.
I used to see a girl and her gran in a supermarket in Wakefield a lot and she was shy at first but after a couple of bumps she started to talk to me. You have to earn their trust though.
I like Jimmy he is a cheeky crappy and he sneaked a vape and had a puff in the church 😮😂
@@Felicity2121 Yes, its not every time, but you are right in that its usually the case.
I loved your little tale about the shy girl and her gran!
As for Jimmy, you sure are eagle-eyed, as I hadn't spotted that! I think I was too busy carrying 2 cameras around my neck,while trying to capture both video and photos!
I understand about the candle, and the bride's long train swishing past it, but fortunately the protective glass was solid enough, in this instance.I once caught my hair alight on candles at a wedding reception, whilst leaning over to take a photograph! Fortunately someone spotted what was happening before any serious damage was done, but all the bride and groom's friends didn't half rib me about it later!
The groom must be short if thats the shoes she’s wearing.
@rsoubiea Maybe. When did you see her shoes? They were pretty hidden under her wedding dress. Brides tend to change shoes too, when they put in a more manageable outfit for the reception or evening do.
Cant believe she married such a rude man! Couldnt take his hands out his pockets!!!!!!!!
Well, Travellers don't see it that way at all. After all, it's a perfectly natural pose particularly when nervously standing in front of so many people, all with their eyes focused on you!
Just because something I'd different from what you expect, doesn't make it weird! Different cultures, different ways...it's called diversity.
@heartcenteredtarot Exactly! Thank you so much for your well thought out comment! I think this wedding might open a few people's eyes to the wider world we live in, even if also living within the UK where this wedding took place! xx 😊
Gypsy weddings are beautiful and alot of money spent
@brendabruce1474 Yes, they are beautiful. They are also my most popular videos here too! They don't always spend loads of money though, as you will see if you watch this one, for example: czcams.com/video/O7wdK14jlZQ/video.html
Another beautiful wedding. Bride & bridal party looked stunning & the church was decorated out of this world! 🎉👰🏼♀️🤵🏻💍👑💐🪽❤
Yes,they really did pull out all the stops , didn't they! I have never , ever, seen a church decorated like that either!
Thank you Warrior Princess!
Very strange. Neither the bride or groom look excited or happy, she acts uncomfortable and like her hair is falling and fake eyelashes are to heavy to fully pen her eyes. What
is in the groom’s pockets that he is guarding?
I quite like the way you expressed this, but it's how they like it, and just the way they are. The hands in pockets thing is just because that is what they are used to, and no-one has taught them any differently, so it doesn't bother me at all. The big eyelashes are much loved by many brides top, but yes, they do make it difficult to actually see the eyes, themselves!!
LMAO, at the beginning, thought it was a comedy sketch.
@@mieszkoherburt354 Come on! No way!!!
@@ReelLifePhotos The movie opened when they were walking into the church. Thought that his are drag queens ant transgender performers.
This couple looks so disinterested in each other. At least the groom smiled! She was only interested in her hair and gown…. So sad….
Yes, I think I have to agree with you, on the surface, at least. I'm sure they'll make up for it later when alone, though.
Oh LORDI LORDI...ever heard never over do make up! ........and the bride looks miserable....😮 omg....the women had the same makeup too...all the best of wishes for the future.
Well observed! Yes, it's a very popular style of makeup in the traveller community and with Muslims in general ( I video many Pakistani weddings too). I realise most viewers , though, are not familiar with this style. The bride loves it and this look was very important to her. Thank you si much for you good wishes. I too hope that she will be happy, even though she is not naturally a smiley sort of person.
Is she 19 or 45?
I'm guessing you asked that because you felt her styling was too old-fashioned, but actually, these hair and makeup styles are what almost all traveller brides love . Similarly, all my Muslum brides, too!
Probably 16
No, she in her early 20s
The bride is overdone. So beautiful and petite she didn’t need makeup pilled on like plaster…when she looks back at these pics later she will lol her heart out.
Actually, I very much doubt she will feel that way, as thos style of hair and makeup has been in vogue for Traveller and Muslim weddings for 2 decades already, and it doesn't seem to be losing its popularity in these particular groups of people.
How did they all have the same kind of orange pots?
Do you mean the spray-tan?
Are they not allowed to look at one another even when they say their vowels I watch the ice guy never smiled. She looks like she doesn’t want to be there, but I bet he’s got money and that’s why she’s marrying the guy. At the reception she’s with the girls and so far I don’t even see where the groom is there. She sits checking her emails. That definitely wasn’t a marriage of love.
Yes, of course they can look at each other, but in general, travellers haven't had time to build that kind of relationship before getting married. They would not have been allowed to be alone together beforehand, you see. If they do attempt to run away together to be alone, they are then expected to marry. Travellers have a very strict moral code regarding relationships.
It's also a tradition for the guys to sit separately from the girls at the reception, and more females than males attend anyway. I think she was looking at her social media, rather than emails, though, and traveller girls do tend to upload loads of pics of themselves so she would have also wanted to see ones others had posted of her too.
They have very strict rules for the girls, men no touch till wedding.
Exactly, Finanzen, which is why they tend to marry young. They share many codes and wedding styles with Muslims too; the hair and makeup styles,
for example, as well as the moral code and being family orientated.
Im sure they both have money
She is nervous and trust me people they will make up the affection on the honeymoon
A very wired wedding, neither one of them looked happy😮😮😮
Yes, lots of people have commented on that, but that may just be their personalities- in the bride's case, at least anyway. Travellers also don't generally get to know their partner as well as we might beforehand, since they don't allow pre-marotal relationships
The church looked incredible with all the white flowers & trees🙏🏼
WHO BROUGHT THE BABY TO THE CEREMONY!!! 🤨 Such timing to yell “Ma!” Right when Priest said “Does anyone object….” Lol😅
Bride & Groom so cute when saying their vows. 🇺🇸👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hilarious! Love the way you expressed that! Travellers always bring all their children, as theirs is a child centred society . The vicars/priests are all used to it anyway, so all good!
Nothing as exciting as that ever happened any time I’ve stayed in a Premier Inn 😊
Hilarious! You sure do have a sense of humour!
Those eye lashes are too big for her face, she looks spooky.
Agreed. However they all just love them, so let them enjoy a day of make-believe/ fantasy model land.
Not keen on the big hair at the back
I understand. Many people have made a similar comment, but its how they like it. This style is very popular with travellers and Muslims, so I see it all the time.
Thanks anyway, Sandra.
The groom does not seem to appreciate what he has been blessed with gaining a beautiful lady...
@cherryclarke9537 You could be right! However, young men tend not to be as emotionally mature or "into" weddings, as women are in general, so he might have just been stressed with the long church service. It was a lot longer than shown here, you see.
She looks miserable and it’s her wedding day ,she should be so happy
@@omw123wilkins5 I agree, but not everyone has that kind of personality, unfortunately. Some just never smile even on their wedding day!