Unearthing Wedding Turmoil in New Doc: "Peltz Beckhams" bride's "group chat from hell"
Party vibes, yet a soap opera behind the scenes
With hearts fluttering and joy in the air, the festivities began. Bankroller Nelson Peltz (81), a prominent tycoon in the financial world, and soccer legend David Beckham (48), husband to Spice Girl Victoria (49), splurged on an opulent wedding in Florida.
The "wedding of the century for Gen-Z" was set to make headlines, boasting dazzling, youthful love. The union amidst the crème de la crème of the wealthy and influential, devoid of any dollar-driven motives, made it picture-perfect for the "Vogue" cover. Flawlessly groomed, Victoria shimmered in her Valentino wedding ensemble.
Leading up to the splendid beach party, the preparations turned into a soap opera, with no less than three wedding coordinators at the helm.
Drama unfolds in new documentary
The sequence of events is now unfurled in the riveting docuseries, "Peltz Beckhams vs. The Wedding Planners", streaming on Max in the US and Discovery+ in the UK. Serial documentary-maker Chris Lochery describes the chaotic proceedings as a "total slaughter," featuring an "embarrassing group chat" and a "nightmare bride."
Cue for the first wedding planner: Hit or Miss?
The baton was handed to Preston Bailey. However, the wedding planning project didn't go as planned. The dynamic duo of Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba stepped in to save the day, crippled by the chaos that ensued.
The web of chaos: Wedding planner showdowns
The second wedding planner team bit the dust less than eight days into their role. They left empty-handed, pocketing the $159,000 deposit. A lawsuit ensued, catching Billionaire Peltz off guard and providing fodder for embarrassment, as the planners raked him over the coals, deeming him a "billionaire tyrant."
A storm brewing
The father of the bride had lost his patience with the incessant quarrels, labeling the whole ordeal a "shit show." As the clouds gathered, he feared that the wedding would be called off.
The wedding drama incorporated itself into group chats. Nicola alarmingly texted that Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton (38) had withdrawn his attendance. The planners, however, managed to convince her that Hamilton's name on the guest list was a mere oversight.
Detail-obsessed Nicola even fussed over the couple's sleepwear choices. The perfect shade of pajama for the wedding night?
Excessive expenses unveiled
Once Braghin and Grijalba were ousted, Michelle Ragos, the third wedding planner, stepped in to oversee the remainder of the ceremony. Furious about the pressure, she racked up additional costs.
The lavish beauty regimens and pampering that Nicola enjoyed were revealed to have cost her an astounding $100,000. However, the family's fortune, Croesus Peltz, was spared this expense.
Ongoing disputes
The foundations of the disagreement were laid during the planning stages, as Braghin and Grijalba reportedly disagreed with the idea of Victoria Beckham dressing Nicola in her brand, and Nicol refused to entertain the suggestion. Nicola's mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham, was reportedly unamused.
In the heated melee, the arrangement seemed like wealthy individuals vying to drag hardworking women into the fray for petty issues. The Beckhams, left red-faced, eventually settled the dispute in September.
The Reunion: Love transcends drama
Amidst the whirlwind of complications, the romance between Brooklyn Beckham (23) and his girlfriend Mia Regan (22) flourished. David and Victoria Beckham have expressed their support for their son's budding career as a photographer, solidifying their bond in the midst of the tumult.
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