My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding
TV-142012•43m•6.0/10
Reality
Ratings
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6.0/10(12)
Come along as TLC explores the unique and ancient traditions that have shaped and defined the Gypsy community for hundreds of years. From the most extravagant wedding gowns to explosive celebrations and the madness that follows, My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding takes you through the biggest bashes in Gypsy culture.
Production
Firecracker Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 29, 2012
Last Aired
December 9, 2018
Networks
TLC
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Virgin Gypsy Brides
Air date: 2012-04-29
Premiere of a series profiling Gypsy and Traveler communities in the U.S., where they mostly live in secret but still practice the frequently misunderstood groups' rite-of-passage events, including communions, weddings and christenings.
E2
14 and Looking for Mr. Right
Air date: 2012-05-06
A 14-year-old has the training, an expensive dress and everything she needs to be a Gypsy wife-expect a suitable bachelor to marry.
E3
It's a Man's World
Air date: 2012-05-13
A look at the patriarchy in Gypsy families includes a man teaching his bride her role in society; and a father who needs to earn extra money to pay for his daughter's birthday party.
E4
Wild Gypsy Mellie
Air date: 2012-05-20
A Romanichal family reunites at Thanksgiving; a Gypsy divorcee remarries ; a Gypsy girl rebels against her communities traditions.
E5
Murphy's Secret Village
Air date: 2012-05-27
A Romanichal clan in West Virginia plans a baby shower to welcome a new arrival; a teen bride-to-be hopes to join a secret society by studying their traditions.
E6
Showdown at the Altar
Air date: 2012-06-03
Gypsy lovers defy their parents with their plans to get married, but the groom-to-be's aunt is prepared to go to violent extremes to stop them.
E7
Kissing Cousins
Air date: 2012-06-10
A Gypsy woman marries her first cousin in a lavish winter ceremony that features the bride's fox-fur wedding dress; an Ohio community witnesses its first gay Gypsy wedding.
E8
Blingtastic Baptism
Air date: 2012-06-17
Gypsies who eloped as teens against their parents' wishes have a proper wedding 14 years later in West Virginia.
E9
The Stanley Sisters
Air date: 2012-06-24
Gypsy sisters Nettie, Mellie, Kayla and Laura reveal that their lives are far from perfect.
E10
The Aftermath
Air date: 2012-07-01
A visit with the Stanley clan. Some of the most memorable moments from Season 1.
