My Big Fat Royal Gypsy Wedding 2011 Part 1

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Thelma is super-patient. Maybe she should buy her own hall and lease it out for weddings?

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Who would insure a building like that 😂😂

[@Willybillyboy1]

Huge amount of respect for Thelma....fantastic dressmaker and designer and so accepting and willing to stand up for them

[@nessagirl1911]

Sometimes I think that a lot of these dresses would actually look really nice if it weren't for those huge skirts....

[@susanjordan5949]

nessagirl1911 It might also help if they weren’t in such wild colors.

[@Just_Smile-n2w]

These venues turning them down doesn’t have anything to do with all the brawls, alcohol, and drama that always follows? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@richardbowness1595]

That is what I think.

[@lucretiavelvet9755]

Literally what was going through my head when she was trying to make them out like saints, like sorry but these wedding usually end up with drunken fights police and mess no wonder they are reluctant to book them 🙄

[@thinair7671]

Even the co-op and little shops close if they find out there will be a traveller function near by because of damage and theft

[@rabbit3212010]

If that's the case then where are all the fights in the series?

[@ojaneb]

I love this series! Thanks for making it possible for me to enjoy.

[@Marhaba1973]

Cool! They're first starting to show this in the States, and I haven't seen this episode before. Thank you very much for the upload.

[@lovethosebudgies]

Mary made her way to the shop for a dress fitting...unescorted? I've seen a number of young women unescorted in this series, yet it was said that a traveler girl does not go out alone. Maybe the older ones can?

[@Rezbone]

This is hands down my favorite gypsy wedding 👰👑💕

[@pszonekrk]

Jacek1987: I cannot see anything wrong in organizing big, fat weddings. Some people may live in palaces and some in caravans, but regardless of wealth or titles everyone wants their own wedding day to be absolutely perfect.

[@livelifewithbrianna8734]

Idk why I’m watching this it’s 2018😂😂

[@7389]

Because the zoo is closed? 😀

[@kimberlycheatham4617]

May 2019 and I'm watching.

[@EllicottCity1]

2020 & I'm watching

[@allypotts79]

I'm watching it in 2020 Isolation will make you watch these sort of things lol🤷‍♀️

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

2021 Quarantine watching

[@adamkw1245]

As far as I am concerned I find the series quite intriguing. We can have a glimpse into their lives: not only traditions or customs, but also characters and habits. One has to admit that the general splendor of these wedding is very impressive. I cannot help myself from asking one question: Where to they get such considerable amount of money from? From my point of view this show could have been a great opportunity to eliminate serious cultural prejudices, but instead it does just the opposite.

[@mygodrocksbiggo5086]

I had gypsy do my nans drive way they started great but one day went asked my nana money for cement etc ripped her of six grand so my nan must paid for tacky dress or cake I don't trust travelers any more

[@danae7054]

I have the perfect solution Thelma....you are so committed and passionate about what you do....set up your own wedding venue with accommodation so that you can provide it all without worrying about that :) ....it will cost but will most certainly pay off in the long run

[@HeathWP]

whats with girls in the UK and Ireland wearing fake tan? Looks awful

[@Mama_Mia84]

If we knew what sun looked like here we would have a natural tan 💁‍♀️

[@SophieJackson1993]

@@Mama_Mia84 just about to comment this as a Scottish woman. It’s the only way to have a tan.

[@Rabbitthateats]

Hilarious when she complains about discrimination, the owners of a joint can serve who they like and not serve those that they don't want. It's called freedom of choice. If I went to a fancy restaurant dressed as a tramp they wouldn't serve me. Not because they are racist, but because I'd damage their image and reputation.

[@kermitcomedy6577]

I'm all for their lifestyle but NOT LEAVING THEIR SCHOOL EDUCATION SO EARLY AND NOT FINISHING!!

[@kathleenyoung8916]

I wonder if the girls get caught up in a huge wedding/party that they don’t really think about their future with their husband.

[@pavlova79]

I have asked myself that very same question. I'm not disrespecting or making fun of anyone, I do wonder what they do with the dresses once they've been used. I find it hard to believe they use them again.

[@unxnown1275]

Yes, they dress a bit racy. But they aren't allowed to act & be as provocative as they dress.

[@joannemadden7449]

There are ALOT of Gypsies in the UK and Ireland. I have nothing but Irish blood in me and My Mum told me that Gypsies and Travelers have been a part of the culture for at least 100yrs.

[@shebsaturner9737]

Longer

[@asphodelale]

If they're with the camera crew, they're not unescorted, are they?

[@TheVerrier81]

I've seen all episodes available online and would love to see some more! Thelma is such a lovely, kind, motherly person with loads of patience and composure, despite the tight schedule.Gypsy brides are almost angelic compared to those bridezillas from US shows.And their culture is truly unique.Some of it's heritage could be exemplary to others, like strong moral values and tight family bonds, but there are a few upsetting issues as well, including analphabetism and strictness of gender roles.

[@HeidiAndScots]

Are you high??

[@ms.hutchinson2095]

😂😂😂💨

[@dgalas9891]

(part2) Many traveller girls are removed from school very early, sometimes just to prevent them from being influenced by outside world therefore I am not really surprised why they dream of a perfect wedding and an outstanding dress.

[@LemonCake07]

Looking forward to this out here in the states since seeing the commercial on BBC America. It looks nuts!!

[@umiiAfro]

it's sad that they all leave school soo early to support there family...

[@pszonekrk]

While Gypsies are usually of Romani origin, most Travellers are English or Irish. What they have in common is their nomadic lifystyle. Travellers are proud of their own culture and traditions, such as “big fat gypsy weddings.” They are famous for the distinct fashion of young Traveller girls with fake tan, short skirts and belly tops.

[@lindseyowen5968]

She looked soooo miserable in the dress makers! 😂 I agree, it is discrimination and that’s never ok, however let’s not pretend that travellers/ gypsy’s don’t discriminate against non travellers!

[@pszonekrk]

Jacek1987: While watching this short video about the wedding for the first time fully planned by dressmaker Thelma Madine I’ve got an impression that a Gypsy girl’s priority is to lead her life mostly to the biggest day of all, namely her wedding. To sum up, the video is quite funny and examines the traditions and rules followed by Gypsies and traveller girls in Britain.

[@ILIUSCOV]

I’d love to know how much these dresses cost

[@zem1956]

why not set up a hall just for travelors , since there are so many weddings. And then a limo takes them to the hotel

[@fly5303]

Last years i had watched big fat gypsy wedding series. I like it.

[@mr.rightnow.7300]

Ok so id like to know where you store that nightmare after the wedding when you live in a trailer?

[@Marhaba1973]

Question: how do the hotels know that the family is a group of Travellers? Is there something about their last names that marks them as different?

[@pavlova79]

I would LOVE to go to a gypsy wedding! I think it would be awesome.

[@mascara1777]

It would be a dream come true for me, too!!

[@danielleporter1829]

Me too

[@mariakelly1059]

Well, it certainly wouldn't be boring, that's for sure.

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

it isnt Fraught beleive me with tensions. Lot of all feuds bubble to the surface after a few bevies. And the fights on

[@SACHKIGAL]

Thelma and her team do really good work!

[@cafeko]

I didn't mean it as discrimination towards working class. I was raised in a working class family myself and I noticed my parents always spent money the moment they got it and I saw it with other working class families. My bf also came from such a family but his parents were smart and now live a great retirement, while mine still live paycheck to paycheck. I just tend to notice it's much easier to follow that cycle if you are of the working class.

[@ladybird7731]

You are right. However, the show presents a bit too simplistic view of the cultures of Travellers and Roma-two distinct groups, which are easily conflated here into one category-with no historical or political background given about them.

[@pkk639]

I wonder what they do with the dresses once they've worn them?

[@cottoncandy4486]

Must be the only female who never dreamed of getting married as a young girl. NEVER thought of getting married. Love the refer to glitter as diamonds !!.

[@mysterytalents]

I'm sorry to bother you, but I've always been curious of this about travelers. How DO they afford everything in these weddings and other events? The dresses by themselves look like they'd cost a fortune.

[@NadineMiller1974]

Thelma should have invested in a venue hall as well as her dress shop. Hope she's doing well now that these are near 10 years on.

[@eilidha]

it takes all types to make up a world and personally i find other cultures and ways of life fas cinating

[@DrawingInHeart]

The fact that they are gypsy's does not mean that they are poor.Mostly they have good jobs,but men earn money in boxing and owning their own bussines

[@pszonekrk]

Some may say they are provocative in the way they dress but in fact they’d say 'look but don't touch'. In fact young Traveller girls have a really strict upbringing. They are closely watched by their families, never left alone with another man to ensure they will remain virgins until marriage!

[@yunmileebeauty]

Proper Gypsies will save money for their girl's weddings for many years, because big wedding are a part of their culture and the bride's parents pay for the wedding.

[@kidai1774]

Umm in the first place they are not gypsy there fake gypsies why do I know cause I'm a real gypsy roma -_- they just call them self gypsies because they live in motor homes or RV,s yes it's true that the real gypsies don't go to school all they way thru but we REAL gypsies don't wear huge dresses or really short dresses because it would of been shame to the family so please stop calling these people gypsies there just tinkers not gypsies -_-

[@BCEspinoza]

Actually, the show uses the word "gypsy" - they identified as Irish Travelers.

[@melissakelson332]

Actually they are Irish Travellers 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@here_we_go_again2571]

They're Irish Travellers; the traveling people who are native to Ireland. (i.e. ethnic Irish -- Descended from the ancient Celts & Vikings with a bit of Norman blood.) Normans were people descended from the mailand Celts (i.e. Gauls in modern France) and Vikings who settled there. The Normans conquered Britain in 1066 AD/CE and the eastern part of Ireland a few years after that. Nowadays both native Irish as well as native English travellers live in the UK, USA. Ireland, since the 1970's has tried to persuade its native traveling people to settle down. Some of them did well, others preferred to continiue traveling.

[@debeightonethree6346]

Thelma booking a venue then telling them they have trailers that need parking spaces. Discrimination is abhorrent but as wedding planner who knows it exists, why would you give the venue opportunity to cancel? That felt staged.

[@alexxx1836]

and where do they store all the one time dresses in a trailer?

[@TheExiledqueen]

Doesn't the white vinegar taste horribly though? Does it upset your stomach at all?

[@denisejohnson4037]

When did a dress maker become a wedding planner

[@littlekolaa89]

Looking at this video, I'm actually confused. On the one hand, they seem to have expensive taste but how they pay for such a wedding? On the other hand, I agree with jacobs5, maybe that is how this part of their culture looks like: sparkling, dazzling, tawdry.. funny. However, Thelma's patience and her work are really impressive. One thing is clear, we should never judge people by their looks and this video was created to present only part of the Gypsy life. It is entertaining and that's all.

[@donatka89]

Those dresses are so enormous! They don't even look comfortable. All of Gypsy Brides resemble princesses from the Disney's fairytales. Nowadays, wedding are very expensive, let alone such exclusive celebration! On the other side, I admire their respect for tradition.

[@thomashunter5707]

Loved watching this

[@ashleylancaster7439]

where do they get the money for these fucking weddings

[@whatthereview369]

+ashley lancaster -- The men generally do "scab work", meaning they get paid in cash, off the books, and the jobs are arranged by word of mouth. They usually work construction, landscaping, car and home repair, or selling goods / trade. Those occupations make good money. A lot of the time, its also tax-free, since they usually are paid in cash. Plus, if they are getting free housing from the government, or living in a camper, you can eliminate the high cost of rent, which gives them a lot of extra cash. And perhaps the biggest one-- many of their young men will work, work, work for a few years and save ALL their money up. They won't be spending the money on a house, or college. So they spend it mostly on really nice cars, or a biiiiig wedding. Sometimes its the girl's father who pays for it. Sometimes its the groom.

[@whatthereview369]

+melissavalentine569 They are different from the rest of society, in that most of their money goes toward cars, weddings, and personal luxuries, instead of rent, or education-- which are only such big costs because we (Gorgas / non-Travelers) insist on spending 90% of our hard-earned money on simply having a place to live, or an education so we can PAY for that home.

[@cafeko]

That's pretty much how it goes. It's always working class people that are into this sort of stuff. They pursue the temporary high with consumer goods instead of planning for their financial future. Some people just don't have their priorities aligned.

[@33melonpaws77]

i think they love big extravagent weddings and clothes because they live as part of the lower economic class. Maybe it's just me, but Ive seen that when the poor go extravagent, they go gaudy.

[@roohamm2456]

How sad.

[@daynawithawhy]

@33melonpaws77 What are you talking about? Travellers are nowhere near the low end of the socioeconomic spectrum. She's wearing a dress that cost upwards of $40,000, never mind the bridesmaids and flowergirls and food and open bar and venue and limos and the carriages and the everything else. That's easily a half million dollars in an evening

[@gypsycouture5492]

Im a gypsy and we are sometimes loud (We speak are opinions ) And the girls don't drink (Until married exept mellie shes just mellie and mellie is my cousin ) But we don't get out of control and we arnt always fighting

[@silvergirl7810]

I’m wondering why Thelma doesn’t purchase a plot of land and create a venue for her brides- I know she has a lot going on but I feel like she is so trusted by the travelers and they work well with her - she’s a great business lady it seems like that would have been a great additional business to try rather than ‘training seamstresses’ or she could have done both with help. Think what money that could bring in!

[@Supablonde1]

@rawrberrys One of the episodes,they said whole families chip in financially as well as they do move around alot hence they may not pay tax so they would have a bit of spare cash floating around unaccounted for that the government doesn't know about!!!!!

[@terrigordon100]

can you upload the other parts please - thanks

[@cafeko]

Haha yeah, that's pretty much where I am now financially. People are fake nice but A LOT less drama. In fact, it feels great seeing upper middle class people avoid drama. Growing up in a community like these gypsies where everybody knows everybody and people are always in your business is exhausting.

[@Lacirose88]

Why would she tell them it's for a gypsy (traveler) wedding in the first place, when she knows they're not gonna book them.

[@Tintenfischchen]

+Rosilee Lace Maybe because she thinks it's important to be honest..? And it's not nice to feel like you have to hide who you are because you're afraid of discrimination...

[@86ebe]

Thelma Madine is an amazing dressmaker, who not only takes care for a dress but also organizes the whole wedding for the Gypsy girl within few weeks. For most people it would be unachievable. Unlike Gypsies, usually people spend months on planning and organizing weddings. Having watched this movie I disbelieved how shallow people’s needs can be; having a unique, royal dress... How could they afford such a dress while living in a caravan? Thelma's ability to work with Gypsies is admirable.

[@denisesander7728]

Bless her, she has more patience than I would

[@kathrynmacmillan1361]

Rival Kate and Williams big day - well that depends on wether you are judging both on how gaudy they are.

[@LizKS48]

Why do they have to tell the venues that they are Travelers? What are they going to do when they show up, kick them out? I wouldn't tell anyone I was trying to book who or what the people were. That's just terrible to discriminate like that.

[@kinariziegler6442]

I want my lead back!🤣🤣

[@whataboutredlorry]

One thing I really don't understand is that they often say how sad they are to leave their families etc because they're getting married... but why don't they stay near each other? Or why can't she keep hanging out with her sister? If you value family so much, why do you have to become some kind of 'recluse' when you get married? That never makes sense to me.

[@lucywatson5339]

Also they want a massive wedding because it is the one oppertunity they have to have a massive party.

[@mascara1777]

Does anyone know if this girl is still married?

[@MrGreatgreg]

The show is full of contradictions.There are Gypsies living in a caravan but wealthy enough to spend thousands of pounds on a wedding. There is the fake-tanned, bleach-haired bride looking for a posh wedding. Thelma herself, who is a great businesswoman, is presented as an overworked dressmaker. The showmakers forgot she makes a fortune in her very own company. They show the very universal truth-every girl wants to be a princess this one special day. Even though if its far beyond good taste.

[@warionucha89]

Travellers are subjected to discrimination within the majority population.Because of the negative and misrepresentative portrayal,it wasn’t surprising that it was difficult to find a venue for Mary’s wedding party.Generally,the exaggeration of the wedding dress,clothes and party is seen by me as something weird.It looks like a scene from a fairy tale.For sure, this show won’t help to create a better portrayal of travellers.By the way, I’m really wondering where do they get the money for that???

[@MrGreatgreg]

On the contrary to MsRybcia89`s I think that looking for racial prejudice is naive. How many hard-working, educated Gypsies do you know? They don`t do anything to change how they are portrayed. Frankly, living in closed communities, they don`t care. It is not a matter of being racist. It is a matter of not having any other data.

[@maryjaneme2675]

so when they get married they can't visit their family?

[@amandawitherspoon5225]

The high heels that they wear make my feet have sympathy pain for them. I don't know how they can walk in heels so high.

[@Cosplaychick]

I cants seem to finde Thelma's shop on google maps dose any one know the exact address?

[@ThroatGoatNancy]

I really don't understand why the speak the way the do with that accent? I can understand what they say but is it a type of Irish with something else or?

[@vitruvianwomen1492]

I wonder where do they get Alll that money to pay for those weddings

[@thinair7671]

Scamming and not paying tax

[@gypsycouture5492]

I just saw your reply and No we have gotten use to it and it is great! If you do it to strong like drinking a whole bottle then it will make you sick but I know no one is gonna do that much lol but the one thing we do is eat things that taste good with it just get a taste of certain foods with it and take what you like my fave are (With vinegar ) Cucumber,Tomato,Tomato Onion cumber but just get the foods you like with it

[@mircomorandi4046]

Molto molto brava la stilista mi piacerebbe lavorare per una sartoria simile ....

[@mysticfire473]

7 siblings 😳!!! They must make a fortune to afford them

[@ewaibra]

I agree with the opinion posted by sabinaboston2007 that watching this documentary is really entertaining. The culture of gypsies weddings is like a fairy tale so let us enjoy it. These girls and young women dream of having the most glamorous wedding dress in the world, as well as a wedding reception. Thelma Madine is the person who makes these dreams come true. She is very loyal to brides and will do whatever they ask for. If I only have enough money I will hire her to be my wedding planner :)

[@Therealalcon]

you can all watch it if you get a vpn service whit uk server.

[@ladybird7731]

The presented gypsy wedding, as all weddings in this culture, is rather flamboyant and garish. We see how the Traveller families try to create the most lavish wedding possible with no expense spared. Honestly, it is nothing but a case of form over content for me. It seems that during the whole ceremony there was no room for the newlyweds' feeling as it was crammed with the bride's elaborate glitterball dress. I feel pity for the groom, as he looked like a poor second to all the glittering rest.

[@kermitcomedy6577]

How can you allow your child to QUIT SCHOOL AT 11??????

[@TheEkeymizume]

I bet their wedding is expensive!!! OMG.... Our local wedding spent around 200 - 300 ringgit for renting a wedding couture and around thousand ++ ringgit for custom made couture... for the whole wedding roughly spend around 20 k ++

[@sak868]

@ojaneb do you know where i can see ep5?

[@shallnoTfear]

How do they afford these dresses and live in a trailer?

[@wpg22girl]

Let he without sin cast the first stone. Who are you to judge them? Why speak of different cultures in such a manner? The gypsys are so focused on the family unit, more families should be this focused on their families.

[@katsow1]

For me it's terrifying that so young girl is planning her wedding, on the other hand I understand that it's a part of their culture. It's extraordinary how the Travellers' brides-to-be differ from those in our culture. For me, for example, such a gown or her huge engagement ring are rather ugly and everything is going too far - it's like from little girls' dreams. I also find it ridiculous and immature but thanks to such cultures our world become more interesting and colourful, isn't it?

[@bass13mary]

I love the innocence of the girls even though their clothing doesn't represent their values of chastity. This is the biggest event of their lives. Good luck to the girls and their men.

[@mrmrsmsmisscloud7512]

They dress like sluts!!

[@mariakelly1059]

@@mrmrsmsmisscloud7512 But that doesn't mean that they ARE sluts, you honorary member of the Taliban!

[@medianaranja725]

Where do thy get the money for such extravagant weddings?

[@TheExiledqueen]

The women could make a lot of money if they published a book or video or something on how they have such trim figures.

[@pola1765]

I watched the documentary film with a great absorption. It is incredible that Thelma does everything, puts a lot of effort to satisfy her clients. Most of them are very demanding. Gypsy girls want to look like a princess ,want to show off their dress. In fact they look like trashy and tacky. Everything is done with a great slpendour dresses , cake ect even the bride’s mother looks like a big meringue.

[@MsRybcia89]

1. I know it is a matter of taste but I do dare to compare the final result of that preparation with the style of a Barbie doll. I was filled with nausea at the sight of purple feathers and pink ribbons. But you know: there is no accounting for taste….

[@ellisg5285]

look at that 5 head

[@Lacirose88]

Lmao! I was gonna make the same comment but wasn't sure anyone would know what I was talking about. ;)

[@angelfacemkb]

after a certain age yea cause their considered a maiden/elder almost

[@Marisauioph]

Gypsy the originally owners of the Uk, so culture rich very nice people ❤❤

[@cookiemonster93fly]

they look pretty from behind,but when they turn around. ewwwww scary

[@maggiemae7749]

🤣👍

[@nelsonartmnelsonartn908]

Do they not pay?

[@yvonnebattiste9345]

Hahaha, Millie got a very deserving SMACK DOWN. She got her ass kicked, beat, and smacked the hell up. YEAH, YEAH, YEAH Go ahead Diamond, finish that shit!!!