It's hard to argue that Victoria and David Beckham aren't an iconic couple. From the unforgettable looks at their wedding to their shared public and private moments, they have been a permanent fixture in the limelight. Recently, the Beckhams celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in an especially nostalgic way: by recreating their matching purple wedding reception outfits from 1999.
The Beckhams' original wedding was anything but conventional. Instead traditional white, they opted for striking, purple, matching ensembles. Victoria wore a one-shoulder gown designed by Antonio Berardi, featuring large flower appliques in varying shades of purple. Meanwhile, David sported a double-breasted suit in the same bold hue. He admitted, "I think I just took Victoria’s lead on it, but what were we thinking?” Yet, the duo took it all in stride, expressing themselves freely without worrying what others might think.
For the anniversary, the couple once again donned their purple outfits, sharing their look on Instagram with the caption, "Look what we found…." One couldn’t help but be reminded of the era when the Beckhams were splashed across numerous magazine covers. "I remember all the issues of OK Magazine with the Beckhams during the summer of 1999. Such an amazing time,” commented a fan on social media. Another added, "25 years unbelievable, and you both still look amazing. Special memories." The nostalgia was palpable.
Their wedding day itself was full of opulence and unique moments. Apart from the iconic purple reception outfits, Victoria initially wore an off-white strapless gown designed by Vera Wang for the ceremony. The dress, dubbed the "transatlantic dress," reportedly made four round trips between New York and London to get it right. "The bodice flew back and forth four times on the Concorde,” Wang revealed.
David Beckham always seemed to know he would marry Victoria. Recounting their first meeting, he said, “Gary Neville and I were in the hotel room, and a Spice Girls video came on. I pointed at the screen and told him, ‘That’s the girl for me and I’m going to get her.’” The couple met in 1997, married in 1999, and have since welcomed four children.
Fast forward to now, the Beckhams' public tribute to their anniversary is a reminder of their fairytale love story, enduring through decades and countless changes. From being pop culture royalty to navigating parenthood and various professional endeavors, Victoria and David remain a beloved power couple. Their playful nod to the past serves as both a charming reminder of where their journey began and an optimistic glance toward the future.
