@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.

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.

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.

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!

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)

Most likely so, but then it is a stressful experience and all eyes are on her.

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

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.

Это говорит только о дурном вкусе невесты!​@@ReelLifePhotos

Почему плохо? Просто другой!

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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.

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?.

@@ReelLifePhotos 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

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!

Not as heavy as you think! It's only ideally one additional hairpiece, a lightweight infill "bun", and a lot of artistry!

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!

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?

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.

@@pennykafai4645 Well said, Penny! Thank you. I 100% agree with you!

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.

@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?kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipOPorR80KfOeKc.html

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.

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.

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!

@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

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 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!

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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Love it! And why not...! xx

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?

Aw, that's so sweet. Thank you Claire! Well observed! xx

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.

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!

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,

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.

Do you mean lip filler, perhaps, Joseph?

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.

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!

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

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...

Ooooh! It definitely wasn't like that! She just wasn't a smiley sort of person!

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.

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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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 🧌

Oh that's SO funny! Trust you to think of that!

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.

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!

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!

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"!

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.

Oh definitely: I couldn't agree more! Who needs makeup,anyway, if the smile is from their heart and eyes!

Thanks, Sue! xx

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.

I do so hope you are not right, though yes, maybe she is self-centered, You must have looked pretty closely and are good at picking up signs of character.

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!

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.

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!

@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.

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.

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So you are nor convinced?

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!

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

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.

@@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.

@@maggiematthews3517 They always do, as its It's a Traveller favourite fashion look.

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!!

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.

@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.

It would be bizarre if we didn't know what smokers are like! They always do that!

Wow! I never spotted that at all! Poor man, he was super stressed!

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....?

Thank you . I'm glad you found this wedding and hope you can watch more traveller weddings, Sandra. xx

@@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.

@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.

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

@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

That's fantastic! Bless you! It's so good to get kind comments lately, after all the critical ones!

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?

Yes, smokers always do! It was a long and stressful - for them - service!

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 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!

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!!

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.

@jessarvidson5194 Oh, that's just her well controlled personality. Not everyone is smiley person, but she was still happy.

@ReelLifePhotos ahhh OK thank you for getting back to me 😊

@jessarvidson5194 Glad you understand now.. x

Hilarious! You sure do have a sense of humour!

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.

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

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!

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!

@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.

Yes, that's usually the case, but not always. It's a stressful day, particularly if it's a very long church service, but they always let their hair down and relax once they get to the reception.

I'm sure they'll relax once they settle into their new home though, Christine. Its a big change in their lives, and the start of their relationship really.

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.

@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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZ2nl65imdDQioU.html

Good question. Reminded me of a Barbie doll.

Good question, Donna. Obviously, the clothes traveller women wear at weddings, like anyone else, are not what they usually wear every day. However, they all love to look tanned, and with British weather being what it is, spray tan is their solution. ( it's safer than sessions on a sunbed) . Many other cultures want to look white, and wear very pale makeup (Pakistanis & Chinese, for example) so we are never happy with how we are, unfortunately! The bride was very aware of her looks, so probably had that in mind. She is also not a smiley sort of person, as far as I know.

The hairstyles that they love, require hair spray to keep them in place. It's a very popular fashion for gypsy and Muslim brides. I see it at almost all of those kinds of weddings. The same applies to the makeup style.

As for them not looking at each other, travellers don't have a chance to be alone together prior to their marriage, so it's embarrassing for them to show emotion in front of a crowd of people and they rarely ever do a first kiss in church. I hope these answers help you?

This is a typical “travellers” wedding! They generally marry very young (female’s 16yo) because they aren’t allowed to be alone together until they are married!

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

@@brendabruce1474 Thanks, Brenda! Much appreciated! xx

Oooh, catty! It's a fashion followed by many of my traveller brides, actually, and is also extremely popular with almost all my Muslim brides too. I personally never wear any makeup, even as a bride, but if that's what a bride likes, why not let her be happy?

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@@danieloakley80 I didn’t realise the bride was Muslim!

Brides always hoist their dress up when walking, but yes, I agree that is a pity, as it doesn't really matter if the dress gets dirty. It's only going to be worn that one day, anyway, and has to be professionally cleaned afterwards, before being packed away or sold on.

I was worried that the one lady would pop out of her dress top. It looked like she was holding the top in place several times.

Fortunately, no fashion mishaps occurred!

Hi Nana, no she's not depressed as that's just her character showing through. Yes, she does look beautiful, and she knows it!

I had to laugh because as soon as she stepped out of the church she lit a cigarette!!!

Don't most smokers do the same?

Thank you for your detailed and well-considered comment! I find a lot of couples fail to look at eachother when trying to copy what the wedding celebrant /church minister is asking them to copy. They have to concentrate so much that they forget that they are meant to stay looking at each other! I'm glad you spotted a few private smiles though, as no-one else seems to have noticed them at all!

I think you'll like this wedding, too, if you haven't already watched it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipOPorR80KfOeKc.html

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!

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!

Well, no, actually! Believe it or not, it's the height of fashion for Muslim brides and gypsy brides alike,and has been so for over a decade. I just guess you haven't ever seen it before, that's all.

@carine4318 Yes, it would have been ideal, but I actually find that a lot of brides tend to just look at the registrar/vicar/priest/celebrant. Really they should have been reminded during the ceremony to look at each other, but the natural instinct is to look at the person who is speaking to you, particularly when you are being asked to copy their words.

Anna, you should walk round Leeds City centre on a Saturday night! Girls out clubbing or on a hen night, wear a lot less!

Sorry to disappoint you, as they know how to handle themselves!