Talk ’90s to me When Posh married Becks – The original Beckham wedding that dazzled Britain
Jan 26, 2026
Polly Hudson, columnist and former Mirror writer, revisits the Beckham wedding and 1990s celebrity fever. She unpack s the Vera Wang dress, purple thrones and Robin Hood–style decor. Short scenes on magazine deals, baby Brooklyn on show, and the notorious VD monogram punctuate a look at how one wedding reshaped media and fame.
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A Whirlwind 90s Romance
- Miranda Sawyer and Polly Hudson recount how David and Victoria met in 1997 and were engaged by January 1998 after a quick whirlwind romance.
- They emphasize the couple's youth, being only 24 and 25 when they married, which framed much of their public story.
Wedding As A Media Business Model
- The OK! magazine exclusives changed celebrity economics by paying £1m for wedding photos and selling millions of copies.
- That deal set a new precedent for monetising private life and celebrity events.
Castle Ceremony With High Security
- The wedding took place at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin with tight security and helicopters, described as intimate with 29 at the vows and 200 at the reception.
- They used a folly for the ceremony and emphasised privacy despite intense media coverage.
