Gypsy Wedding Ceremony in St Joseph's Church

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Жыл бұрын

This follows the previous wedding video, where Paris and her immediate family were getting ready for her big day. The ceremony was quite long, so I've cut out a lot where the priest was giving his sermon, and conducting the Holy Communion.

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@carolhurn4649 Жыл бұрын

The groom looked scared. Maybe “Wedding Jitters”…. Wish them a lifetime of happiness… ❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🥰❤️

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

True. Also, it was a big deal for him to have to read out his vows, as he struggles with literacy.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carol! You are a sensitive soul, I can see. xx

@katm5903 Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that is little brother helping her, it was so precious, I loved it! Bride looks beautiful.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Yes, Katm! You guessed correctly! He was such a sweet young man and obviously very close to his big sister. Thank you! xx

@helenmadden5468 Жыл бұрын

So lovely. Obviously a lovely lad and they are close❤

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@helenmadden5468 Yes, Helen.. It's not often a younger brother is soi close like that, so it is very endearing. Thank you! xx

@patspencer7079 Жыл бұрын

The bride spent more time looking at her family then the groom.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

You are very observant, Pat! Unlike most of us, though, gypsy brides don't have the same amount of alone time - if at all - with their husband's to be before their marriage, so it's only natural that she looks for moral support with her family at that time, don't you think?

@jeangrillo9987 Жыл бұрын

I wish these two nothing but good luck-- they surly will need it.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Life throws some curveballs, doesn't it! Two pulling together, though, are stronger than one alone. Thanks Jean! xx

@freddie.rhodesr9984 Жыл бұрын

How fab was that young man , ( her brother? ) what a credit.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Absolutelyl! Yes, Freddie, she sure is lucky to have such a devoted younger brother! How kind of you to mention this too! Thanks!

@heatherives8646 Жыл бұрын

Her little boy is a diamond so helpful

@ReelLifePhotos 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely, Heather! Thanks! xx

@samsonkjoseph6087 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous , Elaine

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Thanks Samson, you are quick off the mark, as usual!

@samsonkjoseph6087 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos As always Elaine, yes love your postings.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@samsonkjoseph6087 That's great !

@rickfarina Жыл бұрын

The groom looks very serious and there are very few people at the ceremony. Where is everyone ???

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

It was just a very small wedding, as they got married in the area where the groom lives, and the rest of their family and friends couldn't afford to travel that far. Travellers, like the rest of us, do also only have small weddings when the budget dies not allow for a big party!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Also, Rick, about the groom being serious in church, that's good, as it shows that he was listening to what was being said by the vicar!

@inthekitchenwithlynn Жыл бұрын

All hoopla and no one’s in church?!? Weird

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@inthekitchenwithlynn Not weird if you can only afford a small wedding, and you are getting married a long distance away from your family. There's always a reason!

@foots-qt4pk Жыл бұрын

lost in that nightmare of a dress!

@janetlamb6812 Ай бұрын

Loved the bride, bless them, I wonder if they are both young, they will need lots of parental guidance and love. They will make it through because it was about them and not the show, the bride was nervous, but the groom looks steady and is taking this very seriously, nice to see he matched his bride in appearance and his hands werent in his pockets,

@ReelLifePhotos Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind thoughts, Janet. We can only hope that your blessings come true. I do know that they have a baby boy now, so let's see how they go on. They had to have a modest wedding, as the bride's father wasn't on the scene, so money was very tight.

@kassyclark9589 Жыл бұрын

I kepted waiting for the bride to fall out of her dress.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

It always looks a bit that way with well-endowed brides who chose to wear a strapless wedding dress, unfortunately. Luckily no accidents on this or any occasion that I have personally seen.

@kyrythkessler1316 Жыл бұрын

Or trip over it.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@kyrythkessler1316 They never do fall! It's an art!

@karenj.5910 Ай бұрын

I have yet to see one of these weddings where any woman was flat chested.

@ReelLifePhotos Ай бұрын

Fortunately, there were no disasters like that!

@susannebyrne7488 6 күн бұрын

Why are there hardly any guests in the churches for gypsy weddings?

@ReelLifePhotos 6 күн бұрын

@susannebyrne7488 There are usually a lot more, of course. However, sometimes guests, many of whom have young children, choose to only attend the wedding reception. Thos wedding , though, was only a very small one, to keep costs down.

@marilynwatts1435 11 ай бұрын

Another beautiful beautiful wedding goddess you all ❤❤❤❤

@jeangrillo9987 Жыл бұрын

The gown wore her. It may have been a rental and thus unable to be altered. Or borrowed. But if she felt bridal in it then that’s all that counts. At least they had a ceremony.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Brides fall in love with a particular dress, and it's their choice in the final analysis, isn't it! They fought hard just to get married, and that's a surefire success story! ( the bride's father didn't attend, so that was the only sad point!)

@susannebyrne7488 6 күн бұрын

Where’s the congregation? Did they forget the date?!

@ReelLifePhotos 6 күн бұрын

@susannebyrne7488 I know that sounds funny, but not everyone can have a big wedding. The bride's family live a few hundred miles away, and it would have been expensive for them all to travel, so they kept it low-key.

@butterfly523 24 күн бұрын

What did she do with her new groom?

@ReelLifePhotos 24 күн бұрын

@butterfly523 Theg went on to their modest wedding reception afterwards. They now have a baby, so something went right!

@DeniseSmart-iw5pp 22 күн бұрын

They did not make eye contact whilst the priest was marrying them

@ReelLifePhotos 22 күн бұрын

@DeniseSmart-iw5pp Yes, that's actually quite common in Traveller weddings. They just focus hard on copying what the priest/vicar is saying, Denise. Thanks, though, for your heartfelt observation.

@carolhurn4649 Жыл бұрын

Why was it called a “Gypsy Wedding”? The video that was shown looked quite traditional…

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Gypsies also wear clothes like other people, but if you play the whole video , I'm sure you'll understand, Carol, as they definitely are travellers

@skyangelthefan 3 ай бұрын

Bride looked very Beautiful.

@ReelLifePhotos 3 ай бұрын

That's lovely, @skyangelthefan. Thanks for all your sweet comments on my other wedding videos, too!

@butterfly523 24 күн бұрын

Where are the people?

@ReelLifePhotos 24 күн бұрын

@butterfly523 Good question! The wedding took place in the groom's local area, but the bride was from an area 200 miles away, so her family and friends couldn't make it. It was also only ever going to be a very small wedding, because they didn't have a big budget.

@kyrythkessler1316 Жыл бұрын

Groom looks really thrilled.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

That's typical of many men!

@melisaprietoaboitiz7184 Жыл бұрын

The bride and groom aren't looking at each other

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Travellers don't spend time together alone before marriage, so they are often quite self conscious together in a formal situation such as this. They do choose their own partners though, unlike in certain cultures where arranged marriages are the norm, and generally stay married together for life.

@amyliss7567 9 ай бұрын

Where's the Guests???

@ReelLifePhotos 9 ай бұрын

They only had a very small do, Amy, as they could afford anything fancy. It was just her mother and a few close friends, really. Not everyone can afford to invite and feed hundreds of guests, can they.... They haven't even been able to pay for their photos and video yet, either!

@k.lk.l9823 Жыл бұрын

War das ein Nuttentreffen?

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Nein!!!!!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Ich habe keine Ahnung, warum du so etwas überhaupt denken würdest!

@smarathi1 Жыл бұрын

She really needed to really rethink about how her top half of her dress looks like & revisit the idea of something more complementary and more eligent cause it isn't very flattering for her ! Other than that I'm sure she's a lovely girl .

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Very few brides actually suit strapless dresses anyway! She likes it, and that's the main thing really, isn't it?

@melindaboyd3120 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@melindaboyd3120 Жыл бұрын

Hideoud

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@melindaboyd3120 Nobody was hiding, so maybe I just don't understand the expression?

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@melindaboyd3120 Or did you actually mean to type hideous?

@spurrell1964 Жыл бұрын

The guy looks like he's in pain 😂

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

😄 Most guys do at a wedding! It's not really their thing! It's hard on men who prefer not to be the centre of attention!

@user-kd7qm8tj2j Ай бұрын

What is about these weddings probably spending alot to look so cheap?

@ReelLifePhotos Ай бұрын

No they didn't spend a lot, and I still haven't been paid 18 months on.

@melisaprietoaboitiz7184 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe the low literacy skill of the pair

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Well, for travellers, who are often denied the same opportunities as other people, I actually think that they have tried really hard. It was only the groom who was struggling , in any case, Melissa.

@melisaprietoaboitiz7184 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos i just like it's a shame that's all

@ReelLifePhotos 10 ай бұрын

True! However, things are improving vastly. Most of my traveller clients now use mobile phones, and the internet/ social media, and happily express themselves using the written word, whereas their parents might not have been as fortunate in their upbringing/opportunities.

@robynrusso-cuppari6919 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! They make an adorable couple, but they are way too young to be getting married! Neither one knew what to in church. Their lack of maturity and awkwardness made it hard to watch... I understand this is an important time to your culture. But please, Gipsy moms, give your children just a little bit more time to mature and even throw in a few life lessons before allowing your children to marry. This will benefit them and both families greatly. Good luck to these sweet kid's... 🎉🥂

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

I understand where you are coming from, Robyn, and you've phrased it really nicely, but its a lot to do with their culture, which doesn't allow for premarital relationships in any shape or form.. 22 isn't necessarily too young to get married: I also got married at that age, as did one of my nieces - anx we ourselves are not travellers/ gypsies. This bride will help her husband and be a good wife to him, as ate most of the gypsy young women who I've had the pleasure of meeting.. It's just a different culture, with different expectations and norms of behaviour.

@debrabolton9372 Жыл бұрын

The bride and her maid of honor spent more time adjusting their dresses. The bride's dress was beautiful but not meant for her. The groom did not look happy. So few people at the ceremony.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Lots of points there, Debra. 1. It was a traveller wedding, on a budget, and the bride's mother did her best to pay for everything so that her daughter could marry the man she loves. They don't necessarily behave the same way as people from other communities. 2. Yes, I often warn well endowed bride's not to choose a strapless dress, but its usually too late by the time they book me, as they tend to choose the dress first. 3. The groom was uncomfortable at the ceremony, but he "let his hair down", at the reception, and enjoyed himself, as expected. 4. It was a small wedding, as the groom lived a long way away from the bride's family, so they chose to manage their guest list within their limited means, which is what many people do, regardless of their lifestyles. Does that help?

@amacauley8000 Жыл бұрын

There was an extreme amount of fussing with her dress and the bridesmaid of honour with her arms crossed. The Vicar ensuring the groom through his part was great!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have to agree that the vicar knew exactly what to do! Brilliant! Thanks! 😊

@magdalloyd3445 Жыл бұрын

Bride looking beautiful but irritated with dress that nearly made her fall. No guests? Other dresses too small and tight!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@magdalloyd3445 Glad you liked something about her wedding. Traveller brides always wear their dresses super long, and the bridesmaids like theirs well fitted, which, for me, at least, they were. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint though. xx

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@magdalloyd3445 Also, it was just a small wedding, as the groom's family lived far away from the bride's family, so not only could not many afford to attend, but the families also chose to keep it small to stay on budget. Not all travellers can afford a huge wedding, you see.

@magdalloyd3445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for info. I'm not used to anything abt them and it's interesting. I luvvv watching weddings as i like all the wedding dresses going around the world! Congrats and God bless them

@bettierusso5410 Жыл бұрын

Bless her heart, she had the sweetest smile on her face! But she was so uncomfortable and the dress, although beautiful, did not fit her well. Whoever the Bridal agent was that sold it, or lent it to the bride should have taught her how to move, and most importantly how to walk in a gown of this magnitude. The Bride and her attendants should have a class before the wedding day to learn how to move, walk, sit, and manage the train and veil. It is not easy if you have never worn one. It is a true shame that these gypsies girls have such beautiful gowns on their important days and milestones in life but are not taught how to look like a lady and glide with grace while wearing them, but instead, look so awkward that her inability to move properly takes center stage. Shame on those that are in the Bridal business and do not provide proper training. She was a beautiful Bride.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

That's very thoughtful of you, so thanks for taking the time to pen your thoughts. Most of these huge, heavy dresses, make it impossible to glide in, though they all make a great effort to dance in them for several hours before changing into a lighter number for the end of the night. Pushing each foot forward, seems to be the only way to proceed, though never having worn one like that myself, I can only comment from personal observation. Thanks for being so careful to be kind and helpful.

@norafaust4520 Жыл бұрын

Feel sorry how uncomfortable she looked in dress.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Aw! It didn't bother her, so no problem at all!

@norafaust4520 Жыл бұрын

No one in pews..😥

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

True, but then it was only a small, family wedding . The groom was from a very different area, so as they held the wedding in his area, they kept it smal to stay within their budget.

@elizabethlevy1394 Жыл бұрын

They should be in school and getting an education instead of marrying

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

In school? They are over 21, and totally independent!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

How old did you think they were, Elizabeth? I am not a traveller, but also got married around that age and still managed to have my career and to bring up 3 children. I think you worry too much about people whose lives you know relatively little about...

@sherriec5258 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Agree 100%.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@Sherrie C Hopefully that was a response to my reply, Sherrie?

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@sherriec5258 Or were you agreeing with Elizabeth?

@linda1679 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful dress. Neither looks very happy.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

They've other enjoyed their reception Linda, but were uncomfortable having to be put on the spot and read out their wedding vows. The groom had a few literacy issues. I'm glad you liked her dress though.

@eva1780 Жыл бұрын

Omg...and church didn't collapse after this?

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Why would you think that? They got married and are happy.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

I've seen wedding cakes collapse before, but never a church!

@eva1780 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos To wear such tiny short revealing dresses is a huge disrespect in EU church..

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@eva1780 Oh, I see. Don't worry though, as this is their regular church, and the vicar knows the family well.

@eva1780 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos That's good...

@davinajarvis Жыл бұрын

Lovely dress but a shame she had to keep pulling it up all the time, thought she would fall out of it

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Strapless dresses on well-endowed women, always have this issue, unfortunately! She managed though, and it was her choice.

@paulpupo8799 Ай бұрын

Very sad all that money spent and a mostly empty church he doesn’t look happy and neither does the bride not being disrespectful but in the gypsy way of life they get married way to young and the woman will stay home clean cook and have lots babies and divorce is really not acceptable the men can drink and have affairs while the women are nothing but slaves there is many things to admire in the gypsy culture but it’s sad to think that these women will never be educated never have a career it’s so hard to understand to outsiders

@ReelLifePhotos Ай бұрын

Things have changed a lot lately, actually, Paul. I recently met a lovely Romany gypsy working in a hospital, who, in her late 30s, is still happily single and working as a nursing assistant. She is not the first I've met on my travels, either. I think this stereotype is largely outdated, as the younger generation use Facebook, Instagram etc, and all are capable of using their phones for texts and WhatsApp messages, so don't tend to be illiterate any more. Many I know live in standard houses and have their own businesses. I don't doubt that many still aspire to be younger mothers and take great pride in their children, and keeping their homes spick and span but that, in itself, isn't exactly a bad thing, is it?

@julieannesimms6236 Жыл бұрын

No emotion

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

It's a good point Juliieanne. However, what you have to remember is that travellers don't have pre marital relationships. They are not even allowed to be aline together prior to marriage, so naturally they can be rather uncomfortable being the centre of attention, particularly the men. The women have their dream dress, and it all revolves around that for them, in general. Once away from the church though, they all enjoy a good party, so there are absolutely no concerns to be had about their future happiness, no more than in any other relationship.

@patnigro8148 Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t look too happy

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

He was uncomfortable being in the limelight, Pat, as he isn't used to being dressed in a suit and being the centre of attention. His reading skills weren't so good too, so it was just a stressful moment for him, that's all, Pat.

@patnigro8148 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos You’re right. Sorry.

@ReelLifePhotos 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Pat! xx

@martesescaglione1166 Жыл бұрын

The bridesmaids dresses didn’t fit very well either, I know Gypsy weddings are normally flamboyant but this is nothing.😔

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Sorry to disappoint you. This one was on a tight budget, as the bride's father had split up from her mother, and also had refused to contribute financially.

@sherriec5258 Жыл бұрын

Those are kids getting married. Way, way too young. They need a chance to experience life a little before choosing a lifelong mate. I know no one cares about others opinions, but posting it opens the door.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

How old were you when you got married, Sherrie?

@caroltapia3291 Жыл бұрын

She sure was having problems with her dress

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@caroltapia3291 Oh, I don't recall any really, but its possibly different when you are looking at this with fresh eyes. They all have to kick the dress forward when walking, so if that's what you mean, it's pretty standard with most traveller's wedding dresses. Or were you referring yo some other aspect, Carol?

@johannaslabbert6654 Жыл бұрын

Hulle is nie lus vir trou nie

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Ag hulle is wel lus om te trou, maar hulle is net skaam

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Oh they do feel like getting married, but they are just embarrassed.

@maryellenthompson8261 Жыл бұрын

Or could this possibly be an arranged marriage? That would explain the lack of emotion on the groom’s end and the lack of engagement of the bride as she seemed distracted.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@maryellenthompson8261 No, no, no, most definitely not! The bride adores her groom! I know how long she had been waiting for this wedding, and how many times she had to change the date, as he had been ill.

@mmmh6406 Жыл бұрын

Poor dress making, it’s way too long.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Do you mean the train was too long or the actual hemline at the front?

@maryellenthompson8261 Жыл бұрын

The whole dress is too long. She has to kick the front out as she walks.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@maryellenthompson8261 That's how all travellers have to walk as their wedding dresses always weigh so heavily! I rarely see any gypsy bride who DOESN'T have to walk that way! It doesn't mean that the dress was poorly made though, as that's the style!

@candykane4271 Жыл бұрын

OMG watch a few traveler videos ….I’m surprises it doesn’t light up and have wings.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@@candykane4271 What's that all about, Candy, please?

@patnigro8148 Жыл бұрын

That was a disaster

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Why? That had a small wedding, got married, and are happy together.

@Lyn4817 Жыл бұрын

Too me, that is not a dress where the bride will enjoy her day. I am so glad I married for love and not the fairytale wedding that cost a fortune. Why such an extravagant wedding dress when it was an extremely small wedding? This was a farce in my book.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Aw, I'm pleased you, as they did, also married for love. The bride has stood by her man through thick and thin, even before saying her vows in the church. She left her family and moved halfway across the country to be together, so you can be assured that this is definitely a love match!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

I've shot weddings where there was ONLY a bride and a groom. One in particular was in a castle, and the staff acted as witnesses. The bride still wore a beautiful wedding dress!

@agent4you2 Жыл бұрын

Dress is too long and not fitted properly.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

They all wear them long like that , so it's standard that they need to kick the heavy dress forward while walking down the aisle.

@disscustinglybeautiful1652 25 күн бұрын

Go back to school first 😂

@ReelLifePhotos 25 күн бұрын

@disscustinglybeautiful1652 Why? She is now a very contented mother of a baby boy, one year on from her marriage. Too many modern women wait till they are in their 30s or even 40s, but a women is more fertile in her 20s!

@Smalfry47 Жыл бұрын

Shorten that dress!

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

Which one?

@anitastanley8986 Жыл бұрын

Vulgar,

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

What part of their church wedding ceremony did you consider to be "vulgar", Anita? I'm quite saddened by your remark.

@anitastanley8986 Жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifePhotos not the lovely church. Decorum in a house of worship should be respected in the way we dress.

@ReelLifePhotos Жыл бұрын

@anitastanley8986 I understand how you feel, but the had a party to go to afterwards, so you can't expect them to be two-faced and swap outfits outside the church, could you? Most bridesmaids wear the same outfit until at least the evening reception!