A Gypsy bride recounted the moment she ditched her husband and eloped with her cousin on her wedding day about a year ago. Given her husband’s stance, most netizens think she made the right choice.
A common occurrence is for one partner to fall on the wedding ceremony, especially if they are in a relationship. But it is not every day that a bride can flee her wedding to be with her cousin.
Cearia, a Gypsy woman aged 24, did the same thing, leaving her husband behind at the altar because of unresolved issues.
Cearia, a Gypsy bride, and Sam, her husband on their wedding day. Photo by youtube.com/tlc.uk BEFORE HE SAID A YouTube video of the wedding was shared. It begins with glimpses into the preparations of the bride and groom. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc Uk
BEFORE SHE SAID “I DO”
A video of the wedding shared on YouTube commenced with glimpses into the bride and groom’s preparations. In the clip, Cearia admitted she felt nervous as she got her makeup done.
Her anxious feelings were reduced when she asked Kyle, her cousin, to take her to the altar. Speaking on her decision, the bride said:
#advanceampads0#A bride dressed in her white dress holds a bouquet | Photo: Shutterstock
Her cousin was happy to oblige, even though he wished to be the one waiting at the altar as the to-be-groom. He tried to make Cearia feel like a bride and ease her nervousness. Photo by youtube.com/tlc.uk. SAM’S RESPONSE. Sam, the groom, wasn’t so keen on the arrangement for his soon-to-be wife. Explaining his intentions, Kyle shared:
#advanceampads1#Kyle getting ready to walk Cearia down the aisle. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc Uk
SAM’S REACTION
Notably, Sam, the groom, didn’t seem so keen on his to-be wife’s arrangement. After learning that his bride’s ex was going to be her steward, he became angry and went on a rage-filled rampage. Sam explained:
#advanceampads2#Acting on his feeling of dejection, Sam left the dressing room and ended up downing a few bottles with one of his groomsmen. This implied that he had been drinking at the wedding.
Cearia, a Gypsy bride, is getting ready for her wedding. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc Uk
HERE COMES THE GYPSY BRIDE
Sam’s drunken state made him unable to fulfil his bride’s dream wedding. Cearia admitted she always envisioned having a wedding where her groom would tear up upon seeing her and exclaim, “that’s my Gypsy bride.”
But the groom may have drunk a bottle too many. Kyle approved Cearia’s dress and the couple rode a carriage to the venue.
Sam did not acknowledge her arrival, to her surprise. As she approached her groom, she smelled the alcohol and could not stand it.
Kyle getting ready to lead Cearia down the aisle. Photo: youtube.com/tlc.uk THE PROMISE to LOVE Cearia was very gloomy during the recitation of the wedding vows. This was especially because Sam had lost the rings and was having trouble finding them. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK
THE PROMISE TO LOVE
Cearia was gloomy as they recited the wedding vows, especially after Sam dropped the rings in his drunken state and struggled to find them. She swore she would never forget to mention her promise of fidelity while reciting her vows.
The newlyweds cut their wedding cake after the drama was over. But Sam did not act up and stuffed more cake into his mouth.
The bride was furious and ate a few pieces of cake before leaving the wedding. As she left the hall, she undid her ball dress and tossed it onto the floor.
Sam and Cearia exchange their vows. Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK KYLE TO THE RESCUE Kyle went after her, offered a helping hand as she wept, and showered her with loving words as he poured out his heart, saying: Kyle concluded his heartwarming speech by telling the bride that right then was the time to just slip away. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK
KYLE TO THE RESCUE
Kyle went after her, offered a helping hand as she wept, and showered her with loving words as he poured out his heart, saying:
#advanceampads3#Kyle concluded his heartwarming speech by telling the bride that right then was the time to just slip away. He held her hand and they kissed once more outside.
Kyle convinces Cearia to marry him. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK
WHAT NETIZENS THINK
The bizarre wedding account has racked up several reactions from netizens, who have divided opinions about the bride’s elopement. One wrote:
#advanceampads4#Another commenter agreed, saying eloping with her cousin was not the best move for Cearia. But given the situation, better Kyle than the “catastrophe” of a husband.
TLC’s gipsy-wedding video received a comment. Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK Another comment read: Others blamed the priest for proceeding with the wedding after seeing how things had turned out. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK
Another comment read: “Everyone talking about the incest. But the groom couldn’t seriously be sober for what’s supposed to be the happiest day of her life?” Others blamed the priest for proceeding with the wedding after seeing how things had turned out.
A commenter wrote: “I can’t believe the priest continued to marry them after seeing him drunk and that she was so upset that she didn’t want to say her vows or continue with the wedding. Shame on that priest for not stopping the wedding.”
A comment under TLC’s gipsy wedding video. | Photo: youtube.com/tlc UK
Clearing up the supposed incest issues, one commenter, who claimed to know the bride, explained Kyle was only her cousin by marriage, not blood.
Cearia did not sign the marriage certificate. This allowed eloping with her cousin who proved to be the better man.
