Former professional rugby player Danny Cipriani and his fiancée, actress AnnaLynne McCord, have launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover the costs of their upcoming wedding, a move that has been described by insiders as 'tacky and distasteful.' The couple is requesting that family and friends contribute to various aspects of the celebration, from the marriage license to the reception meal.
The appeal, hosted on the Honeyfund platform, aims to raise approximately £10,000 (around $12,700 USD) for the nuptials. Donation tiers range from £75 ($100) for items like flowers and the wedding cake to £450 ($600) for reception drinks. A separate cash donation option is also available starting at £7.50 ($10).
The decision to solicit funds from guests has raised eyebrows, particularly given the couple's perceived 'flash Hollywood lifestyle.' Cipriani, 38, amassed an estimated £4 million during his rugby career, playing for clubs such as Wasps, Sale Sharks, and Gloucester, and earning 16 caps for England. McCord, 39, is known for her roles in television series like 'Nip/Tuck' and '90210,' and her most recent role was in 'Days of Our Lives,' announced in 2023. She is also believed to have accumulated a significant fortune.
Cipriani and McCord first met on the dating app Raya about a decade ago. Their relationship has been on-and-off, with a notable split in 2020 followed by a reunion in 2024, and another separation in January 2025. However, they appeared to reconcile in the summer of 2024, with Cipriani publicly expressing his affection for McCord on her birthday.
McCord's engagement ring is reportedly a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond set in yellow gold. This will be Cipriani's second marriage; he was previously married to Victoria Rise, with whom he finalized their divorce in August 2024. Rise had previously alleged that Cipriani spent £600 per month on drugs and that he left their shared home abruptly, leaving her with no explanation.
Cipriani has publicly acknowledged past struggles with substance use, including cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms. The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Cipriani and McCord for comment.