David and Victoria Beckham’s wedding ceremony friends: Where are they now?
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David and Victoria Beckham celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
The couple married at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland in 1999 in lavish ceremony which cost almost £1million.
A whole host of stars attended the Robin Hood themed extravaganza, from Posh’s Spice Girls bandmates to their son Brooklyn’s godfather, Elton John.
Here we take a look at who made the guestlist and if they are still friends now…
Spice Girls – but Geri Horner was noticeably absent
David and Victoria Beckham celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday and recreated their iconic photos from their big day
Mel C (left) and Emma Bunton (right) were among the guests at David and Victoria’s wedding – but Geri Horner was noticeably absent
Mel B also joined Mel C and Emma at Victoria’s big day, however Geri did not join them
The wedding came just a year after Geri suddenly quit the band, sparking speculation there were tensions between the pair at the time
Mel B, 49, Mel C and Emma Bunton were among the guests at David and Victoria’s wedding – but Geri Horner was noticeably absent.
The wedding came just a year after Geri suddenly quit the band, sparking speculation there were tensions between the pair at the time.
But while Geri wasn’t at David and Victoria’s wedding, she did attend Posh’s 50th birthday celebrations earlier this year.
It was a rare public appearance on her part since the revelation of her husband Christian Horner’s scandal.
The Red Bull Racing boss, 50, was caught up in a ‘sexting’ storm with an employee and was accused of sexual misconduct. of which he was subsequently cleared.
Geri is standing by him – with reports claiming that the pair are in talks to make a fly-on-the-wall documentary in a bid to show their relationship troubles are in the past.
Last month, David shut down the long-awaited Spice Girls reunion tour once and for all, saying it is ‘unfortunately not happening‘.
The football boss, 49, cited Victoria’s beauty and fashion business as the reason for the tour not happening.
The last time all five women – Victoria, 50, Mel B, 49, Mel C, 50, Emma, 48, and Geri, 50 – performed together was at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.
David said: ‘I know it’s what people want, but in all honesty, I think I was the most excited of anyone.’
The couple had intended Elton John to sing at the wedding, but he had a pace maker fitted before the affair and opted out of performing but managed to make the day (pictured in 2001)
The couple’s children call the music icon ‘Uncle Elton’ and they have holidayed together with his husband David Furnish over the past few years
The couple had intended Elton John to sing at the wedding, but he had a pacemaker fitted before the nuptials and opted out of performing, with an orchestra playing a string of Spice Girls hits instead.
David and Victoria have remained good friends with the singer, 77, who is Brooklyn’s godfather.
He even made a brief appearance in the 1997 film Spice World.
Victoria once revealed Elton was the reason why she decided her time in Spice Girls was up as she realised her passion lay beyond singing after watching him on stage.
In a heartfelt note she wrote: ‘Remember years ago, watching your dear friend Elton John on stage in Las Vegas? He performed Tiny Dancer, as if it were the first time, and you realised this was like oxygen for him.
‘It was a life-changing moment – while singing and dancing was fun for you, it wasn’t your passion. That day, you started your quest to uncover your own dreams. It was time to step away from being a Spice Girl.’
The couple’s children call the music icon ‘Uncle Elton’ and they have holidayed together with his husband David Furnish over the past few years.
Sir Elton retired for touring last year to spend more time with his family.
Ring bearer Brooklyn and bridesmaids – sister Louise, nieces Liberty and Georgia
Victoria had three bridesmaids – her younger sister Louise, Louise’s 13-month-old daughter Liberty and David’s niece, Georgina, 16 months, While Brooklyn was ring bearer
Beckham and son Brooklyn in matching purple suits on his wedding day
Victoria is still really close with her lookalike younger sister and regularly shares family updates over on her Instagram
Liberty is now 25 and a London-based influencer who regularly documents her travels and purchases on her Instagram account
Victoria shared some behind-the-scenes snaps on Thursday
Brooklyn, meanwhile, lives over in the America and tied the knot himself to actress Nicola Peltz, 29, in 2022 (pictured with his siblings Cruz, Harper and Romeo last year)
Victoria had three bridesmaids – her younger sister Louise, Louise’s 13-month-old daughter Liberty and David’s niece, Georgina, 16 months.
Their son Brooklyn, who was just six-months-old at the time, acted as ring bearer.
Liberty is now 25 and a London-based influencer who regularly documents her travels and purchases on her Instagram account.
Brooklyn, meanwhile, lives over in the America and tied the knot himself to actress Nicola Peltz, 29, in 2022.
After trying his hand at photographer, the 25-year-old has found a passion in cooking and regularly shares tutorials on his Instagram page.
Best man Gary Neville and the class of 92 Manchester United squad
Gary’s unbreakable bond with Beckham was forged while they lived together while playing for Manchester United and he was their best man at the wedding (Gary is pictured preparing to fly to Dublin for David’s wedding, with teammate Ryan Giggs)
In Beckham’s Netflix documentary, Gary, 49, described the wedding as a ‘spectacle’
Gary’s unbreakable bond with Beckham was forged while they lived together while playing for Manchester United and he was their best man at the wedding.
‘I roomed with David Beckham and when I had my house in Bolton. David would stay when Victoria was away,’ Neville told the Guardian in 2014.
‘He’d make food for me all the time. Stir-fries with noodles and vegetables and pasta dishes with sauces – a lot of pasta.’
In Beckham’s Netflix documentary, Gary described the wedding as a ‘spectacle’.
Speaking about the iconic purple suit, David said: ‘I try to think back to when I decided to wear a purple suit and I don’t know when that happened…
‘I think I just took Victoria’s lead on it but what were we thinking?!’
In 2011, Gary announced his retirement from football after almost 20 years playing at Manchester United.
Gary is now a regular football pundit, makes guest appearances on Dragon’s Den and has amassed an impressive property portfolio.
He married Emma Hadfield in 2007 and they gave two daughters.
David’s Manchester United teammates Teddy Sheringham, Ryan Giggs and Dwight Yorke also attended.
Gary is now a regular football pundit, makes guest appearances on Dragon’s Den and has amassed an impressive property portfolio
Many of David’s teammates at Manchester United were in attendance for his big day, including Teddy Sheringham, who retired in 2008 (pictured with his girlfriend at the time, Nicola Smith)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Ronny Johnsen were spotted arriving in Dublin Airport for David’s wedding, with the former going onto manage Manchester United from 2018 to 2021
Phil Neville and his wife Julie were seen returning to their hotel the morning after the wedding. Following his retirement, he took over management of England’s Lionesses, and guided them to a World Cup semi-final in 2019
Peter Schmeichel, another of David’s teammates, retired in 2003, and now works as a TV pundit, while his son Kasper is Denmark’s national teams’ top goalkeeper
David Seaman (pictured with his then-wife Debbie Rodgers) has competed on series including Dancing On Ice and The Masked Singer
Ryan, meanwhile, made 672 Premier League appearances for Manchester United before retiring in 2014
Sol Campbell retired in 2011, and previously managed Southend United before being sacked in 2020
Teddy, 58, retired from competitive football at the end of the 2007–08 season with Colchester United, at the age of 42.
He has since managed League Two club Stevenage, and ATK of the Indian Super League.
Ryan, meanwhile, made 672 Premier League appearances for Manchester United before retiring in 2014.
Giggs, 50, has returned to work as Director of Football at Salford City, the club he co-owns, while appearing on the after-dinner circuit since being cleared of assaulting former girlfriend Kate Greville in 2023.
He was facing charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an alleged headbutt on Greville plus further counts of coercive or controlling behaviour against her and common assault against her sister Emma.
But, in a 10-minute court hearing, the prosecution offered no evidence and Judge Hilary Manley said: ‘I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of each of the three counts.’
Dwight, 52, is now a Trinidadian and Tobagonian professional football coach, who was most recently in charge of Australian A-League club Macarthur FC.
While Beckham’s friendship with Gary has remained, he hasn’t been seen with the other Manchester United players 25 years on.
