Brooklyn Becham's wedding

It's all relative.

I agree with volver too.
It’s nothing to do with anyone apart from the families.
It’s their money, Victoria and David have earned their
money, what they do with it is up to them.
And they pay their taxes in Britain.
12.7 million in 2017

lower growers ??
flower growers

it's an awful waste of money even thought both sides are minted

But the money wasn't wasted - it was spent
There's a difference
Designers, dressmakers, caterers, jewellers, florists, lower growers, hairdressers, photographers, wedding planners, etc all benefited.

The money filtered down to be recirculated

I wouldn't be extravagant but each to their own.

poshpaws

Coastpath thank you for posting the facts about David Beckham's charitable giving.

Just out of interest, I wonder how much of their own income those people who are upset by his extravagant wedding gift to his son, and by the cost of the wedding to Mr. Peltz, give to charity?

I donate to three charities every month, plus make regular donations to two others.
Why?

The thing that struck me was that for an incredibly expensive wedding most people looked so cheap. It certainly didn’t look like a high-end event judging by most of the outfits.

My daughter got married in February this year. It cost £700 and I bought her outfit for £400. It was a lovely day and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. All done in an earth friendly, animal friendly manner. I wonder if that wedding was more or less fun?

poshpaws

Coastpath thank you for posting the facts about David Beckham's charitable giving.

Just out of interest, I wonder how much of their own income those people who are upset by his extravagant wedding gift to his son, and by the cost of the wedding to Mr. Peltz, give to charity?

£100 a month. How about you?

Like others, I was reminded of how Paul & Linda McCartney brought up their children - yes, including sending them to a state school. All have made successes of their lives. What struck me about this wedding (apart from the contrast to how the people of the UK are now struggling with soaring inflation and cost of living rises) is how vacuous their children are turning out to be, so far. Brooklyn has, apparently, tried to be a photographer (most of the photos were out of focus - not deliberately) and a chef (couldn't even make a bacon sandwich). But he can continue to be part of Brand Beckham so he'll be fine financially - although I can't see it having a great effect on his sense of having a worthwhile life. Personally, I think it's really sad.

Coastpath thank you for posting the facts about David Beckham's charitable giving.

Just out of interest, I wonder how much of their own income those people who are upset by his extravagant wedding gift to his son, and by the cost of the wedding to Mr. Peltz, give to charity?

It's not as if they burnt the money. Alot of people had wages paid. And probably a few businesses benefitted by this. So not as bad as it looks?

Actually considering the amount of money that must have been spent I must admit to be totally underwhelmed-although the brides veil was stunning I thought the dress unimpressive & the pull on sleeves/gloves!!!! The young bridesmaid dresses were not to put to finer point on it simply hideous ohh & Brooklyn looked like he could have done with a haircut. Now that's before we start on the guests -some far too old to be showing so much flesh! As someone has already said money can't buy taste!

merlotgran

I read that Brooklyn is an aspiring chef!

So that’s why Gordon Ramsay was invited. ?

I wonder if Old Ramsay will teach him "chef's language"!

I think any amount that runs into thousands for normal people is ostentatious, so I would class this the same, considering how much the family is worth.
Lots of people go way overboard, so they're no different.

Vintagejazz

Apparently it cost 3 million pounds.

AIBU to n think that is a crazy amount to spend on a wedding, no matter how rich you are?

No you are not, I too think it was ostentatious in the extreme, tasteless no class

It’s unnecessary for anyone to be this rich, end of story.

Apparently it was the bride's parents who spent $3.4 million on the wedding. Wonder what the Beckhams gave as a present to the bride and groom.

Totally bonkers....Cant understand why anyone would be remotely interested in the Beckhams...Total showoffs....

I'm probably in the minority, but there's something about these two young and beautiful people getting married that makes me feel happy in these joyless times! The wedding might have been a little vulgar but they were somehow endearing.

So how much money is an acceptable amount to spend on a wedding? Who decides where to draw the line? Most weddings are the highlight of peoples lives, if they spend £30,000 on this massively important celebration is that ok? Or should someone spending that much reduce it, cut out some of their wedding plans and and give the rest to charity? Is £4000 ok? People spend what they can afford. If someone has millions, why shouldn’t they also have the wedding of their dreams without being criticised? It seems the Beckhams are far more involved in charities than most of us here.

Coastpath

*Sadly, he is very young and the bride is a few years older - it won’t last. How can it?*

The bride and groom are 27 and 23 respectively.

Posh and Becks were 25 and 24 when they married and have been married 23 years.

Only because she turned a blind eye to his philandering.

Unkind to say they are young so it won't last. I'm sure many on here were even younger and still happily married (myself included)

Each to their own I suppose, but to me it's an awful waste of money even thought both sides are minted. I went off to Gretna Green in a £60 home made dress and we bought our first home instead of having a big wedding, no prenup needed there.

Its their money to spend as they please

Chestnut. Note that the Ramsey's and Beckhams have been family friends for years, they socialise and holiday together!