Gypsy Church Wedding in Leeds

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!

[@kenpage1107]

They both look like they really don't want to be there, he didn't even take his hands out of his pockets.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@nanahu339]

@@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..

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@deborahmiller1214]

As soon as they got outside, he went to hang with friends, and she had a cigarette! I wish them well

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@deborahmiller1214 That's normal, actually. I see couples do that quite often, even people who are not Travellers.

[@jeannedenbigh8919]

That was the oddest unemotional disconnected couple I have ever seen

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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.

[@pattianne3568]

I bet the bride is even prettier without all that makeup

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@katemcalear8591]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@katemcalear8591 Exactly! Girls tend to follow fashions, and this just happens to be in vogue for Travellers and Muslims!

[@MGodzik]

She was too busy worrying and fixing her veil, and dress!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@MGodzik True, but then, her appearance was of vital importance to her.

[@patrussell364]

This is the weirdest wedding I have ever seen.Both the Groom and the Bride aren't spending time together. 🙁😜

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@christinaroberts7311]

Your so badmind always finding fault leave the travellers

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I hope that wasn't directed at me, but rather at those who constantly feel superior to Travellers? Sadly,, too many people are quick to criticise Travellers - for their differences - rather that to embrace them for the very best parts of their culture. Everyone is happy to be entertained, but very few stop to think that these are real people with feelings, that they are laughing at! So I agree with you Christine, that it's not nice to do this.

[@Rileygirl11746]

They didn't even look at each other while giving their vows. She looks absolutely miserable.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

True, but then they probabley hadn't had much time alone together beforehand.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@DDR7676]

In respect to families on both sides the bride and groom don’t show no pda…

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@DDR7676 What does pda mean?

[@susannebyrne7488]

@@ReelLifePhotos public shows of affection (pda)

[@nickiluther1126]

Seemed like a sad event. They wouldn't even look at each other. 😢

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@Carol-bm4wj]

@@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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Aha! Well, at least you know that they chose to be together! xx

[@susanlewis9351]

All the bride is worried about in the church is her gown and hair. So self absorbed

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@shellybeals2806]

That gown is so heavy and that little tiny woman is trying to hold up all that weight of the dress! Some even end up passing out from the weight of the dress.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@shellybeals2806 Very true! They also usually have to pad their waist and hips with disposable nappies, to protect them from bruising, which quite shocked me at first, but now I can see why they do it!

[@gilyat]

The eyelashes and eyebrows ruin how naturally beautiful she is. She doesn't need all that on her face in order to impress.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@borist1716]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Почему плохо? Просто другой!

[@susannekrause7711]

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[@maryannswafford1152]

I would love to see her when she takes off the two pounds of makeup .

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?.

[@zekopeko3457]

@@ReelLifePhotos 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@carolross2239]

They look very uncomfortable with each other..

[@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.

[@Lisalisag2023]

@@ReelLifePhotosit’s also often means they will be leaving their family to live elsewhere for the first time in her life

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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!

[@Madigan-gh4jg]

Always hand in pockets. They take them out in the pub. One hand for lifting the pint. The other to hold the cigarettes

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@janeloveday6113]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@susannebyrne7488]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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..

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thanks for voicing your opinion, though.

[@Whatexp821]

One girl has the whole harvest festival loaf stuck to the back of her head 😂

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Oh you sure have a way of expressing things! 🤣

[@susannebyrne7488]

@@ReelLifePhotos they still look hideous. All brass and no class!

[@josephdavis6177]

A little too much Botox in the lips honey !

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Do you mean lip filler, perhaps, Joseph?

[@gottahavethatfunk]

Ya'll, the brides dad was checking his phone on the front row. Everyone looks miserable about the wedding....but ready for the Reception. 🍻

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@maryloubrown8739]

The groom and his groomsmen have their hands in their pockets and don’t act like they know what’s going on!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@joannorman6039]

The way the men stand with their hands in their pockets

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@cazrelda169]

They're hanging onto their wallets

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@cazrelda169 Ha ha! Well no, they have their own reasons, but decorating the church so beautifully definitely wasn't cheap!

[@dennisdearden2652]

None of them seem unable to function without a mobile phone in their hands, ridiculous.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@patriciabeutler9518]

There is more hair in that wedding to cover all the alopecia patients in the US.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Love it! And why not...! xx

[@zekopeko3457]

[@Shungabali]

She is really pretty but I don't know what to make of the eyelashes😮

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@Shungabali]

@@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 😀🩷

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@Shungabali Also, a lot depends on prevailing fashions and cultural expectations, as well as the bride's age.

[@glynisbeaumont-terry8058]

It almost looks like an arranged marriage

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@audreyharalambos2592]

The brides hair and make up make her look so much more older, they all looked so nice when they finished dressing.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@maryannswafford1152]

The mother of the bride looks like she already had acouple of drinks.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@user-rj6wr3il9l]

The bride must have a few for Dutch courage, she was swaying while the priest was speaking

[@ReelLifePhotos]

No, I very much doubt she had been drinking, as I was with her while she was getting ready.

[@TJSJAJCJ1]

Awkward , not looked at each other once

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@debraones386]

They both look miserable. Why get married they look like they hate each other

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@debrasteinert2993]

WAY too much make-up. Eyelashes enter the room before she does. Grotesque amount of goo on the eyes.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@myretailwarrior4283]

Why isn't anyone smiling and happy? Looks more like a funeral.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@SnowWhite717_]

Wow. That cake-up is really something but those eye-boos are a show stopper 😂

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Absolutely! She set out to impress, for sure!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thank you, @SnowWhite717_

[@dianepeters8775]

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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@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!

[@dread589]

She'll have a grand life of cleaning and raising kids. Poor cow.

[@johnflowers783]

Would love to know how much hairspray was used by the bridal party. Too weird for my taste.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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.

[@christinalogan311]

Absolutely fabulous ✨

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@christinalogan311 Thank you. It's OK to be different, and many of us love to be curious about other cultures isn't that so?

[@christinalogan311]

@@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. ✨

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@christinalogan311 How kind of you, Christina! It makes a difference to have a sympathetic comment, so I really appreciate that! xx

[@melisaprietoaboitiz7184]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@patriciacourt5946]

These are travellers not Gypsy’s and usual they have arranged marriages maybe that’s why they are unhappy!!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

No, I've never, ever heard of Travellers having arranged marriages. I wonder where you get that idea from?

[@melisaprietoaboitiz7184]

@@ReelLifePhotos Ha ha

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@melisaprietoaboitiz7184 What's the joke?

[@WishyWashyMaybe]

Why arent they looking at each other?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thank you Kate! xx

[@zekopeko3457]

@@ReelLifePhotos

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@zekopeko3457 🤣😂

[@freddiemeyer4563]

those little bridesmaids were adorable " im holding it for u " 😊

[@ReelLifePhotos]

That's SO sweet, Freddie! Yes, I love to see all the little ones dressed up in their "party frocks", bridesmaid/ pageboy outfits etc!

[@freddiemeyer4563]

@@ReelLifePhotos u can tell those little girls LOVED doing a job for the bride, they were in their element bless the little scamps🥰

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@freddiemeyer4563 Aw, that's really lovely! Thanks again, Freddie!

[@Lindalou5977]

The BRIDE HAS TO SMOKE …. Immediately after ??????????? It’s toooo bizarre for me

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@maryannswafford1152]

The bride is to busy messing with her hair. She sure doesn’t look happy.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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...

[@pennykafai4645]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@thomashunter5707]

Why do they wear so much makeup

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@tracycraft2971]

What’s with the crappy men’s suits!! Bribe looked amazing. She deserved a real love wedding!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I'm sure she loves her husband, or she wouldn't have married him. It was her choice!

[@zonadaniell4584]

Beautiful normal looking bridal gown... Bride doesn't appear too happy...maybe the weight of the lashes or hair....

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I think she is like that anyway, and very image-aware, and we can't all be smiley people, can we?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Glad you liked her wedding gown though!

[@suesmith4289]

Ahh, as long as their in love with each other, doesn't matter, be happy, look after each other through thick and thin.👨‍❤️‍👨

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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!

[@gerryvanveldhoven]

M ni0⁰0

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

Those brows n lashes 🫣

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Yes, they love to accentuate their best features.

[@vlc222]

PERO ES QUE con tanta pestaña no se ve un ojo bonito,,el pelo de la pestaña cubre todos los ojos,,,menos es mas

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@vlc222 La gente no tiene los mismos gustos. No es un estilo para todos, pero a ella le encanta, así que ¿por qué no?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@vlc222 Estoy de acuerdo en que las pestañas oscurecen sus ojos.

[@christinalogan311]

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. ✨

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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,

[@patrussell364]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@cynthiat6505]

That’s the prettiest gypsy wedding dress I’ve ever seen! But poor baby, her veil wasn’t comfortable for her. She looked lovely.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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?kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7CoISBoKadftU

[@suesmith4289]

You know that girl is beautiful without all that makeup, she is stunning.🎉

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thanks, Sue! xx

[@dragonflydance9204]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@dragonflydance9204]

@@ReelLifePhotos thank you for telling me this 🙂

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Aw, just glad I was able to explain a bit! xx

[@roserose749]

@@ReelLifePhotos but smiling at each other is allowed and they didnt do that either.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@user-on7cg4rk1p]

Do these 2 even know each other ?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@user-on7cg4rk1p]

@@ReelLifePhotos thank you. 🫶🏼

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@user-on7cg4rk1p Glad it might help, a little bit.. xx

[@toocutepuppies6535]

I think the real tragedy here is all those identical plaid suits.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@suea.7116]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@angieleonard21]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@NathalieBoynton3862]

😂

[@angieleonard21]

@@NathalieBoynton3862 eh didn’t realise I said something funny

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Well done, Angie, for spotting that emoji!

[@angieleonard21]

@@ReelLifePhotos whoever it is that put the emoji up and made a nasty remark is probably a Troll 🧌

[@juliablack1244]

What's up with the big lumps of hair at the back.... Very weird!!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Not weird if you are familiar with traveller and Muslim wedding fashions! They are super popular!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Do some research into this fashion, Julia, a d you might actually be surprised how long it's been going for!

[@jeannettecarley7293]

It was beautiful but sad. The bride & groom weren't even smiling or anyone else?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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)

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I hope you still enjoyed watching it though, Jeanette?

[@MGodzik]

If they couldn’t look at each other, stand close together, or smile, their wedding night is going to be a disaster!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Oooh, I very much doubt it!

[@lilhomie8201]

The way the groom was holding a vape in his hand towards the end was funny AF

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Yes, but somehow I missed noticing that myself!

[@janehasson6650]

The bride doesn’t look happy

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@mandymurrayh7857]

The bride looked so sad this is not true love..

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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"!

[@esthergray2367]

The bride is waaayyy too interested in her dress, her veil, her looks. Groom looks like "have i made a mistake?"

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@user-ob7wx5og7i]

Those eye lashes are too big for her face, she looks spooky.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Agreed. However they all just love them, so let them enjoy a day of make-believe/ fantasy model land.

[@LouLou-tl1gv]

The church is decorated horribly it's very tacky like a las Vegas wedding chapel how can this be allowed Obviously not a Catholic church as this would be frowned upon and wouldn't be allowed less is more

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Well, Loulou, the church officiants were kind enough to make the bride and her family happy, as instead of decorating a reception venue, they chose to decorate the church. The close family went for a simple carvery meal afterwards, which, as it was open to the general public, would not have been suitable for their wedding photos. This was created with love, and it made them happy to pose inside the church for their family group photos. If you were the one getting married, you might choose to do things differently, but they chose to be uniquely creative, so what's not to like about that?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

PS a lot of viewers have been super impressed with the way the church was decorated, if you'd like to check...?

[@sharonowen6681]

Look like wasp nests on the back of their heads! Groom will get a shock once she takes the hair and make up off! 😅😅😅

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@ColinGreen-wb5li]

Is it an arranged marriage? Both looked uninterested.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@shellybeals2806]

Wishing the Bride and Groom all the happiness in the world 💞👏🏻💞

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@shellybeals2806 Thank you, Shelly. That's very kind of you.

[@RosemaryHart-mg6kt]

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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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.

[@kim-pn1ph]

He looks happy but she doesn't ?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@Ka-cv8hl]

Ye ye

[@ReelLifePhotos]

So you are nor convinced?

[@mariannatexas]

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!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@Madigan-gh4jg]

Bride looks as if she might keel over

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Well, fortunately, she didn't! These big dresses aren't that easy to walk in!

[@donnaeilerman7458]

All of the women (including the bride) seemed so uncomfortable in their dresses--tugging, pulling, et cetera. Bride and groom didn't even look at each other while reciting vows. A lot of spray tans and entirely too much makeup and hair spray. Why?

[@marymullens4488]

Good question. Reminded me of a Barbie doll.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@pamcollins1651]

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!

[@blueeyesblueskiesahead1612]

I hope they will be very happy together. Thank you for sharing.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@warriorprincess16]

Another beautiful wedding. Bride & bridal party looked stunning & the church was decorated out of this world! 🎉👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻💍👑💐🪽❤

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Yes,they really did pull out all the stops , didn't they! I have never , ever, seen a church decorated like that either!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thank you Warrior Princess!

[@kerrihaghi7662]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@darinalumar7748]

Bride looks scary.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Well, not to me. I'm used to this style, you see.

[@brendabruce1474]

Gypsy weddings are always beautiful and expensive

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Always interesting, yes, but not necessarily always expensive. I've seen a few smaller, very modest ones, Brenda..

[@tracyjacobs7862]

Her hoops were so wide she hardly got down the corridor!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@tracyjacobs7862 Yes, that's very traditionaly gypsy-style. Big hoops, mean big dress statements!

[@ivasnyder6874]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@pamcollins1651]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@pamcollins1651 Well, almost spot on, though pregnancy is not necessarily expected, it is usually the outcome!

[@peggikensley3097]

Cant believe she married such a rude man! Couldnt take his hands out his pockets!!!!!!!!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@theempath8244]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@dlsWatch]

They must have stopped having that one designer do all their dresses. These seem pretty understated.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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....?

[@Eudi2020]

What a shame the bride couldn’t find more makeup to apply 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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?

[@danieloakley80]

B & Q ran out ...

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@danieloakley80 🤣😂

[@susannebyrne7488]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

No, she's not Muslim, but both Muslims and Travellers have this wedding makeup and hairstyles in common.

[@marilyn6556]

Did they even kiss? He was drinking a beer instead of helping his bride get in the car.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I didn't spot that about him.not helping her, though. Well observed!

[@mieszkoherburt354]

LMAO, at the beginning, thought it was a comedy sketch.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@mieszkoherburt354 Come on! No way!!!

[@mieszkoherburt354]

@@ReelLifePhotos The movie opened when they were walking into the church. Thought that his are drag queens ant transgender performers.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Well, I must say that no-one present at the time thought like that. I don't think you can have watched many Traveller weddings to have perceived them in that way.

[@beppiefleurdenheyer4486]

She looks uncomfortable with the dress 👗 and keep readjust the head veil on and dress 👗

[@ReelLifePhotos]

I didn't notice anything like that, but then I think most of us women would struggle to wear a dress like that when we are more used to our everyday, comfortable clothes. She wasn't a smiley person anyway.

[@annanardo2358]

Just look at all that BIG hair 😂😂😂😂😂 This is a job for the fashion police...really in desperate need of a fashion consultant. 🤔🤔

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@jeanninepruitt3112]

The groom is vaping at the altar!

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@cherylmiller1970]

Now this is a much better ceremony, they were all very respectful and the bride is, of course, gorgeous

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@DaveyDixon-de9ie]

Cos this is how gypsys do it

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Of course, Davey!

[@janetrouse5917]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@janetrouse5917 Well said! Some people can be very unkind in their comments, can't they!!

[@PhatFreddysCat]

The brides hair, dress & makeup looked great. So 60’s Hollywood. Gorgeous Wedding Gown ♥️ The baby girl with the big up-do was too adorbs 👏🏼😄 Loved the blue plaid tux’s too. CONGRATS GUYS 💒🤵🏻👰🏼‍♀️💐🎂

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@MargaretCampbell-wv7eg]

A very wired wedding, neither one of them looked happy😮😮😮

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@ernieragogini3994]

AN D the bride leaves the church smoking a cigarette

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@sandrakennedy7615]

Not keen on the big hair at the back

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Thanks anyway, Sandra.

[@Dolsie-tv6mh]

This is so beautiful from the hairstyles, dresses and the church…..

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@Dolsie-tv6mh Thank you. It's so lovely that you appreciated all those things! xx

[@jessarvidson5194]

Why doesn't she look happy 🤔

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@jessarvidson5194]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@jessarvidson5194 Glad you understand now.. x

[@NANAOF252]

The bride looks depressed beautiful dress 👗

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@janpolkinghorne6460]

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

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Don't most smokers do the same?

[@peggikensley3097]

Hardly a Smile going on there! You think she doesnt Want get married to whom ever 😢he is?

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

He's now her husband. Not everyone can be full of smiles, unfortunately. She is just like that.

[@ginnyalan]

Some of theses brides are only 16 when they wed

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@christinecottone5778]

They never look happy😢

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@patnigro8148]

Hands in pocket is really ridiculous

[@ReelLifePhotos]

Only if you are socialised the standard way. Travellers tend to do things differently...

[@sandraebbeson-beale1236]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@joycealdred1277]

The couple did not even look at each while saying their vowes.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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.

[@GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

Beautiful wedding. Thought disrespectful for the groom to be vaping in the church. Otherwise lovely

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@Linsmith571]

Beautiful even with so much hair but tradition of course. Interesting video.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@Linsmith571 Yes, they absolutely love the backcombed big hairstyles with additional hairpieces to create a grand statement.

[@maggiematthews3517]

I think they applied their make-up with a builders' trowel. The fake-tan manufacturers did well out of it though. 🤣

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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

[@lisarimland4825]

The bride is marrying the dress, not sure who the groom is marrying.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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!

[@hannahobrien9163]

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.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@fionahenderson1650]

They have very strict rules for the girls, men no touch till wedding.

[@ReelLifePhotos]

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.

[@brendabruce1474]

Im sure they both have money

[@brendabruce1474]

She is nervous and trust me people they will make up the affection on the honeymoon

[@brendabruce1474]

Gypsy weddings are beautiful and alot of money spent

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWjalX5nac-fkLM

[@Walkerwitchyworld]

They met a few times then the family starts planning the wedding. They don’t always know each other very well

[@ReelLifePhotos]

@@Walkerwitchyworld Most likely so! Well said! Thanks.