Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord recently held a backyard wedding in Los Angeles despite facing significant criticism over their fundraising efforts. the former England rugby star and the American actress are now preparing for additional ceremonies in London and Cambodia .
The £10,660 Honeyfund and the "tacky" label
The couple's wedding expenses were subject to intense scrutiny due to a Honeyfund page that requested donations for various nuptial costs. According to the report, the couple asked for contributions ranging from £75 to £450 to cover specific items such as the wedding cake, flowers, and reception drinks. This request for a total of £10,660 sparked immediate backlash, with some insiders branding the move "tacky and distasteful" given the pair's celebrity status.
The digital fundraising attempt even invited hostility from the public. As reported by The Sun, some individuals donated as little as $10 specifically to leave insulting comments on the site, and AnnaLynne McCord claimed the couple even received death threats following the revelation of the wedding wish list.
The clash between £4 million rugby earnings and a £10,000 wedding fund
The controversy is particularly striking when considering the reported wealth of both Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord. Cipriani, a former England international who played for clubs including Wasps, Sale Sharks, Gloucester, Bath, and the Melbourne Rebels, is thought to have earned approximately £4 million during his professional rugby career. McCord, known for her roles in Nip/Tuck, 90210, and most recently Days Of Our Lives, is believed to have amassed a similar fortune.
This mismatch between their high-profile earnings and the request for guest donations has fueled the perception that the crowdfunding was unnecessary. The incident highlights a growing tension in the digital age between celebrity lifestyle and the "crowdsourced" economy, where the boundaries of personal celebration are increasingly blurred by the mechanics of online engagement.
From a Los Angeles backyard to Cambodia and London
Following their Los Angeles ceremony, the newlyweds are preparing for two additional celebrations to mark their marriage. The first event, held in a Los Angeles neighborhood, featured a pink rose-adorned arch and a wedding party of 12 bridesmaids dressed in mismatched blush pink. McCord opted for a pastel, floral-embroidered gown rather than a traditional ivory dress for the backyard ritual.
The couple's itinerary now moves toward a ceremony in London and a "traditional celebration" in Cambodia. Despite the recent social media storm, McCord expressed her joy on Sunday morning, posting that the marriage was "a grace upon my being" and that the energies surrounding the ceremony were perfect.
The question of the "accidental" public wish list
The legitimacy of the crowdfunding error remains the primary point of contention for observers. While AnnaLynne McCord told The Sun that she believed the Honeyfund wish list was intended only for her private guestlist and did not realize it had become public, the claim remains unverified. It is currently unclear whether the couple had any intention of making the £10,660 goal visible to the wider internet, or if the "accidental" exposure was a genuine technical oversight.
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