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[h=1]You've got to hand it to her! Sixteen-year-old Big Fat Gypsy Wedding bride's middle finger salute on her special day[/h]
BIt was the 16-year-old Big Fat Gypsy Wedding bride's special day - so what better way to show off her style than with a middle finger salute?
Cheyenne Pidgley of Hersham, Surrey, flicked the bird at photographers and camera crews as they recorded her wedding to the boy who 'grabbed'her in a disco last year.
She later wed 18-year-old fellow Traveller John McFadyen in a ceremony at St Peter's church yesterday afternoon, with 200 family and friends in attendance.
The bride, who rose to notoriety during last year's series of the show when she was 'grabbed' - roughly dragged into a car park by McFadyen after his attempts to chat her up had proved unsuccessful - said at the time she was not interested in the 17-year-old property developer.
But McFadyen phoned to apologise for the way he treated her and Cheyenne went on to accept his proposal a month later.
Cheyenne Pidgley of Hersham, Surrey, flicked the bird at photographers and camera crews as they recorded her wedding to the boy who 'grabbed'her in a disco last year.
She later wed 18-year-old fellow Traveller John McFadyen in a ceremony at St Peter's church yesterday afternoon, with 200 family and friends in attendance.
The bride, who rose to notoriety during last year's series of the show when she was 'grabbed' - roughly dragged into a car park by McFadyen after his attempts to chat her up had proved unsuccessful - said at the time she was not interested in the 17-year-old property developer.
But McFadyen phoned to apologise for the way he treated her and Cheyenne went on to accept his proposal a month later.
Charming! Gypsy bride Cheyenne Pidgley, 16, got married in typically lavish style today in the village of Hersham, Surrey, while cameras filmed for the new series of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
The kiss! Cheyenne and John celebrate their union with an embrace outside the church today
Princess for the day: Cheyenne wears a glittering tiara to pick out the crystal embellishment on the corset of her dress
Dressed in an extravagant white lace and crystal dress so wide that she struggled to squeeze through the front door of her family bungalow, Cheyenne looked in high spirits as she posed for photos with her family and friends outside.
The three adult bridesmaids were resplendent in candy pink lace fishtail dresses, their skin deeply tanned and their tonged hair piled up on top of their heads.Six further child bridesmaids were dressed in frothy pink tutus tied in the middle with broad satin ribbon, while their curly hair was adorned with feathered corsages on white Alice bands.
Guests dressed in their finery - with one decorating her electronic ankle tag for the occasion using pink plastic gemstones.
McFadyen's mother was in attendence, wearing a sparkly silver dress, making the absence of Cheyenne's mother, who died of cancer last year, all the more sorely felt. In her honour, the Order of Service for the ceremony bore Cheyenne's late mother's photograph.
Reverend Jonathan Andrew, who conducted the wedding, spoke out about his part in the day earlier this week, saying was looking forward to it immensely. He told the Elmbridge News that he had seen clips of the programme and knew exactly what to expect.
Must have accessory du jour? An electronic ankle tag
The female guest shows off her electronic ankle tag that she has decorated with pink gemstones for the occasion
That tag in all its detail: Pink plastic floral gems were glued on to embellish the ankle tag
Glamour girls: McFadyen's mother, in silver, poses with fellow guests at the wedding this afternoon
The women wore colourful gowns while the men spruced up with smart suits - with one even wearing a fuchsia shirt
Legs eleven! Guests were well groomed and glammed up - and happy to show off their toned thighs
Nice tan! Guests' daring hemlines reveals deeply bronzed legs
Tutu-good for words: A blonde guest rocks a frothy-hemmed white dress with intricate crystal finish
Ciggie break: Gypsy weddings can be hard work, you know
Fashion parade: There was an explosion of colour at the church like Hersham had never seen
Party time: Wedding-goers headed to the local sports club after the event where a lavish reception was planned
Tagged! The pink-clad guest certainly knows how to make the best of a bad situation
Bridal party: Cheyenne and her friends pose for photos before making their way to the ceremony where groom John McFadyen is waiting
Pretty in pink: Cheyenne poses with her troupe of nine bridemaids, all clad in matching candy pink
Dressed to kill: Friends of the bride wore an eye-catching selection of revealing dresses, despite the chill in the air
Bridal party: Cheyenne and her friends pose for photos before making their way to the ceremony where groom John McFadyen is waiting
'We have a good relationship with the travelling community so are often called upon at various times in their lives - wedding and funerals.
'Everybody always takes things seriously when they marry in church, but maybe it is manifested in different ways. Its different because the travelling community is very large and very close so events tend to be big, so we know the church will be full with a lot of people.'
'The important thing is it is John and Cheyennes day to make their vows before God and the family and this is not just about filming a TV programme.
Reverend Andrew said that while some unobtrusive cameras would be permitted in the church, the wedding was a special ceremony, and not a performance.
'They have insisted its their day and although it will be bigger than some weddings, it will be exactly the same in other ways,' he said.
The Reverend went on to add that the two made a 'lovely couple', and that he wished them many happy years together.
After the ceremony, the couple and their 200 guests moved on to the Hersham Sports and Social where a lavish reception involving a 6ft cake with a staircase and three waterfalls had been planned.
According to local press, Surrey Police said Elmbridge neighbourhood officers were to carry out 'high visibility patrols' on the day of the wedding and planned to keep an eye on the celebrations over the course of the day.
High profile residents who live in the local area, including Max Clifford, Mick Hucknall and Chris Tarrant, are reported to have paid private security firms to close roads and keep visiting traveller communities away.
Lavish: Her extravagant gown has layer upon layer of tulle underneath to give it volume, and is embellished with diamante butterflies
Big day: The bungalow where Cheyenne's family live was a hive of activity this morning as preparations went ahead
Prepared: St Peter's Church was decorated with pink balloons ahead of the event
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Dressed in an extravagant white lace and crystal dress so wide that she struggled to squeeze through the front door of her family bungalow, Cheyenne looked in high spirits as she posed for photos with her family and friends outside.
The three adult bridesmaids were resplendent in candy pink lace fishtail dresses, their skin deeply tanned and their tonged hair piled up on top of their heads.Six further child bridesmaids were dressed in frothy pink tutus tied in the middle with broad satin ribbon, while their curly hair was adorned with feathered corsages on white Alice bands.
Guests dressed in their finery - with one decorating her electronic ankle tag for the occasion using pink plastic gemstones.
McFadyen's mother was in attendence, wearing a sparkly silver dress, making the absence of Cheyenne's mother, who died of cancer last year, all the more sorely felt. In her honour, the Order of Service for the ceremony bore Cheyenne's late mother's photograph.
Reverend Jonathan Andrew, who conducted the wedding, spoke out about his part in the day earlier this week, saying was looking forward to it immensely. He told the Elmbridge News that he had seen clips of the programme and knew exactly what to expect.
That tag in all its detail: Pink plastic floral gems were glued on to embellish the ankle tag
Nice tan! Guests' daring hemlines reveals deeply bronzed legs
Tutu-good for words: A blonde guest rocks a frothy-hemmed white dress with intricate crystal finish
Tagged! The pink-clad guest certainly knows how to make the best of a bad situation
Bridal party: Cheyenne and her friends pose for photos before making their way to the ceremony where groom John McFadyen is waiting
'We have a good relationship with the travelling community so are often called upon at various times in their lives - wedding and funerals.
'Everybody always takes things seriously when they marry in church, but maybe it is manifested in different ways. Its different because the travelling community is very large and very close so events tend to be big, so we know the church will be full with a lot of people.'
'The important thing is it is John and Cheyennes day to make their vows before God and the family and this is not just about filming a TV programme.
Reverend Andrew said that while some unobtrusive cameras would be permitted in the church, the wedding was a special ceremony, and not a performance.
'They have insisted its their day and although it will be bigger than some weddings, it will be exactly the same in other ways,' he said.
The Reverend went on to add that the two made a 'lovely couple', and that he wished them many happy years together.
After the ceremony, the couple and their 200 guests moved on to the Hersham Sports and Social where a lavish reception involving a 6ft cake with a staircase and three waterfalls had been planned.
According to local press, Surrey Police said Elmbridge neighbourhood officers were to carry out 'high visibility patrols' on the day of the wedding and planned to keep an eye on the celebrations over the course of the day.
High profile residents who live in the local area, including Max Clifford, Mick Hucknall and Chris Tarrant, are reported to have paid private security firms to close roads and keep visiting traveller communities away.
Lavish: Her extravagant gown has layer upon layer of tulle underneath to give it volume, and is embellished with diamante butterflies
