Marrying My Cousin | Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

18 year old Chantelle is marrying her first cousin, Jim.

Here, in the Irish traveller haven of Rathkeale - Ireland, traveler families return from a long year of working abroad in all corners of Europe for wedding season, to marry one another.

Cake makers, Jill and Noreen, along with dress maker Thelma, travel to Rathkeale to help Chantelle with the preparations.

00:00 – Welcome to Rathkeale
00:15 – Jill and Noreen arrive
00:54 – One big Traveler site
01:26 – History of Rathkeale
01:53 – Meet the Bride
02:30 – Bride meets dress
03:47 – The Night Before Party
04:26 – Bachelorette Party begins
05:00 – Meet the Groom
05:03 – About Dowries
05:42 – The Cake arrives
07:10 – Building the cake
07:37 – The Big Day!
08:44 – Bride and the Bridesmaids
08:57 – How many best men!?
09:25 – Arriving at the Church
09:34 – Some unwelcome guests!
10:08 – The Reception
11:37 – Up the wedding!
11:47 – Throwing the bouquet

[Annine_Pretorius]

It's always interesting to see so many kids at their weddings. Sometimes it almost looks like a party for children.

[Delicate_Disaster]

These people take "Keep it in the family" to a whole new level.

[CDuell]

Its so disturbing to See those small children wearing such sexualizing dresses and those tiny heels for literally babies...

[Emilia-fxtc]

The way they sexualize babies/ young children with these outfits is really disturbing to me.

[junawallace]

Thelma was right. The bride had a lot of trust in her and her abilities to not try the dress on the night before. I think that says a lot about Thelma, and I'm glad the traveler community can trust her that way. She's great at her job

[evelyneweissenborn]

This was the most beautiful traveller bride I have EVER seen!!! Not just the dress, the girl herself was stunning. SO heartbreaking that she married her cousin…

[pinupbenelli]

Is anyone going to speak about the kids outfits? And marrying family should NEVER be normalized. 🤢🤮🤮

[LisaFrank]

This is probably the most tamed gypsy dress I've seen so far on the show and it's really pretty.
Also I noticed the gypsy style seems to be similar to dance competition costumes.

[steffanyward]

The saddest part is their wedding is the only day in their entire lives they get to look forward to and feel special……

[jezebelwalters]

I can tolerate seeing 👀 different types of relationships, however marrying your cousin will always be more than just a "taboo" for me.

[lalitstar]

Everyone is like nooo not your first cousin.. I’m over here like omg wtf are the kids wearing

[jodeming]

Maybe it’s just me thinking how different and sad to see young girls dressed so repulsive. Let them grow up and let them decide who they want to be. And marrying a cousin I do not understand. Thelma makes beautiful dresses and deserves a lot of credit for what she puts up with.

[elcynic]

I absolutely love the young woman who's helping the cake maker. I love that she's kind of made her own way and has such a unique perspective on the whole thing. I hope she's done well for herself I've been able to lead an independent and delightful life.

[TheOfficialDirtyDan]

3:20 that had the final straw for me. Why the hell is a TODDLER (who doesn’t even look 2!) dressed up like a full blown ADULT?! That’s just so saddening, not to mention she’s in HEELS! 😭

[CatsDoNotComply]

These girls are sexualized at such a young age. It breaks my heart. When are they allowed to be innocent children?

[Delicate_Disaster]

Takes its out of the box without permission...."where am I supposed to put this?"😂

[EvonneLindiwe]

The saddest thing is that all the kids here, As soon as they turn 18 they are shipped off to be married. It’s is the only day that’s viewed as their day or as a crowning achievement. My heart breaks.

[Goo]

I love how they throw slight shade “her first cousin”

[bigredswife]

Soooo we’re just gonna gloss over the fact that 6yr olds are gyrating infront of the camera whilst their COUSINS are getting married ?? 😳🤔😳

[purpledragondc]

She is the prettiest & most polite & appreciative bride I’ve seen on any of your shows. Perfect 💗🌷💗