Victoria and David Beckham’s wedding was truly unforgettable. Held at a 15th-century Irish castle just outside Dublin, the theme was Robin Hood, complete with lush decorations. Their cake, an artistic masterpiece by British icon Damien Hirst, featured tiers adorned with fondant leaves and apples, ceremoniously cut with a saber. The couple sat on baroque thrones, a regal touch for their special day. Yet, the most talked-about detail? Their matching purple Antonio Berardi outfits worn at the reception.
Since their 1999 wedding, the Beckham union has symbolized the fusion of fashion and football, enduring 25 years. However, reflecting on their big day, the couple admits to minor regrets, particularly about their eggplant-hued attire. ‘I even had a top hat in purple,’ David lamented during a 2017 interview with BBC Radio 4. ‘What was I thinking? I looked like the guys out of “Dumb and Dumber.”
Victoria Beckham candidly acknowledged her wedding fashion choices, admitting, ‘It seemed like a really good idea at the time.’ Speaking with Jimmy Fallon in 2021, she reflected on their naiveté about fashion back then. ‘We were just having fun with it,’ she said, emphasizing that their approach was about enjoying the moment, which she now views as the essence of the occasion.
Today, Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by resurrecting their original reception outfits. Sharing nostalgic photos on Instagram, the couple posed proudly in their purple attire in front of their wedding day thrones. “Yep, still got it!” they captioned, marveling at the fact that after a quarter-century, the outfits still fit perfectly.
Fans were captivated by the nostalgic fashion throwback. “When people say iconic, this is what they should be referencing,” remarked one admirer. Another chimed in, “Wearing purple on your wedding day. Only the Beckhams could pull that off.”
Adding to the enduring charm of the moment, despite twenty-five years having passed, the couple still gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, exuding a timeless bond.