Ep 5. Loud Proud Gypsies

In season 2 episode 5 of My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding, titled "Loud Proud Gypsies," viewers are taken into the lives of two gypsy families as they prepare for their upcoming weddings. The first family is the Stanley family, and they are planning the wedding of their daughter, Dovie. Dovie is a 21-year-old gypsy bride who wants nothing more than a big, loud, and extravagant wedding. Her family is well-known in the community and she wants her wedding to reflect that. With a budget of $50,000, Dovie's wedding is expected to be one of the biggest and most exciting weddings of the year.

The second family is the Cooper family, who are also preparing for a wedding. Their daughter, Lizzie, is getting married to her long-time boyfriend, T.J., and the family is excited to celebrate this union. However, unlike Dovie's family, the Cooper family is not as well-off financially. They are struggling to make ends meet and put together a wedding on a budget of only $5,000. Despite the financial constraints, Lizzie is determined to have a beautiful wedding that reflects her gypsy heritage.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are taken behind-the-scenes of both weddings as the families prepare for their big day. From selecting the perfect dress to choosing the right location, there is a lot of work that goes into planning a gypsy wedding. And with the added pressure of wanting to have an extravagant wedding that will impress their community, the families are feeling the heat.

For Dovie's family, finding the right dress is especially important. Gypsy weddings are known for their extravagant dresses, and Dovie wants nothing less than the best. She visits a dressmaker who specializes in gypsy dresses and is shocked by the price tag. The dress alone will take up a large portion of the budget, but Dovie is determined to have it. Her family starts to worry about the cost of the wedding, but Dovie is confident that everything will work out in the end.

In contrast, Lizzie's family is struggling to even find a dress within their budget. They visit a consignment store to try and find a dress that will work, but nothing fits Lizzie's vision. Frustrated by the lack of options, they turn to a family member who is a seamstress to create a custom dress. While this saves them money, it adds extra stress to an already stressful situation.

As the weddings draw near, both families start to feel the pressure of making everything perfect. They want to impress their community and show off their gypsy heritage to the fullest. The wedding days arrive, and viewers get to witness the beautiful and extravagant ceremonies that both families have put together. From music to food to dance, both weddings are a true reflection of the families' gypsy heritage.

Overall, "Loud Proud Gypsies" is an exciting and heartfelt episode that takes viewers into the world of gypsy weddings. It showcases the dedication and hard work that gypsy families put into their weddings and the joy that comes with celebrating love and heritage.