Former England rugby player Danny Cipriani and American actress AnnaLynne McCord are planning two additional wedding ceremonies following their recent nuptials in Los Angeles. The couple, who married on Saturday in a backyard ceremony, intend to hold further celebrations in London and Cambodia.
This news comes after the couple faced public criticism for establishing a crowdfunding page to fund their wedding expenses. The page, set up on the Honeyfund platform, requested donations ranging from £75 to £450 to cover costs such as flowers, the wedding cake, and reception drinks, with a total goal of approximately £10,660.
McCord addressed the backlash in an interview prior to the ceremony, explaining that she mistakenly made the wedding wish list public when she intended to share it only with guests. She stated that the page was created in response to guests asking for gift ideas, as she already possessed many household items. McCord noted that some individuals donated small amounts to leave negative comments, and the couple even received death threats.
The initial Los Angeles ceremony was described as a low-key event attended by the couple's U.S. friends and family. McCord, known for her roles in "90210" and "Nip/Tuck," wore a pastel, floral-embroidered gown with a cathedral-length veil, while Cipriani opted for a dark suit. The wedding party included 12 bridesmaids. McCord later shared on social media that she had married her "soulmate."
Cipriani, who had a career in professional rugby, is believed to have amassed a fortune of around £4 million. McCord is also reported to have a similar net worth from her acting career. The couple first met on a celebrity dating app about a decade ago, experienced on-again, off-again dating, and a previous split in 2020 before reconnecting.
Plans for the additional ceremonies include a London event to accommodate more of Cipriani's family, as the Los Angeles wedding was organized on short notice. The third ceremony is planned as a "traditional celebration" in Cambodia.