AnnaLynne McCord has officially tied the knot with former rugby player Danny Cipriani in an intimate backyard ceremony, just weeks after the couple faced intense backlash over their online wedding fundraiser.
- Wedding Date & Location: AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani married on August 22, 2026, in a backyard ceremony at their Los Angeles home with 81 guests.
- Fundraiser Controversy: The couple faced backlash and even death threats after launching a Honeyfund page asking guests to donate to wedding expenses.
- McCord’s Defense: She claimed she didn’t know the registry was public, explaining that guests kept asking what to give and she already has “five blenders.”
- Multiple Celebrations: The couple plans two more ceremonies: one in London and a traditional celebration in Cambodia.
- Guest List: Notable attendees included Josh Bowman, Emily VanCamp, Linsey Godfrey, and Emily O’Brien, among others.
- Wedding Details: McCord wore two Mark Zunino gowns, and the reception featured Middle Eastern cuisine from Carnival Restaurant in Sherman Oaks.
The Emmy-nominated “90210” alum and the former England rugby star exchanged vows on Saturday, Aug. 22, at their Los Angeles residence, the couple confirmed to People magazine. The nuptials come less than a month after McCord and Cipriani ignited a firestorm by posting a registry on the crowdfunding site Honeyfund, asking guests to contribute to specific wedding expenses.
According to People, the couple’s “elegant bohemian” themed wedding included a handfasting ritual, spontaneous vows, and live musical performances. “Our home is where we get to start our new life together,” McCord, 39, told the magazine. “To have those we love the most bless it with their presence, in celebration of our love, will be a gift that keeps on giving for years to come.”
The wedding comes after a month of intense scrutiny. The couple’s Honeyfund page listed specific expenses ranging from $125 to $600, including contributions for music, beverages, catering, photography, a rehearsal dinner, and a venue construction fee. The registry drew immediate criticism from fans who blasted the celebrity couple for requesting donations despite their considerable wealth.
People magazine’s exclusive coverage detailed the couple’s intimate ceremony, while Nine.com.au reported on the death threats the couple received in response to the fundraiser.
McCord defended the fundraiser in a recent interview, explaining that she believed the link was private and only accessible to invited guests. “Everyone was asking what they could give us. I was like, I have five blenders. I have everything for my home,” she told The Sun. “We wrote on the wedding invite that in lieu of gifts we would love to feel our guests’ contributions in the flowers, music and on our big day. I didn’t know that it was an open link until a co-star at work asked me: ‘Are you crowdfunding for your wedding?'”
The Fundraiser Backlash and Death Threats
Despite the couple’s combined estimated net worth of $11 million, the online fundraiser sparked widespread condemnation. Critics branded the move “audacious,” “tacky,” and “terribly low rent” on social media platforms. However, McCord revealed the backlash escalated far beyond online criticism.
“I was told I was despicable and that I was trying to extort money from my wedding guests,” McCord told The Sun. “People actually donated ten dollars towards the wedding so they could write on the site that Danny and I were disgusting. There were even death threats.”
The registry allowed guests to select specific items to purchase or make general donations ranging from $10 to $5,000. The funding page reportedly showed several unfunded items, including eight $600 slots for wedding venue construction, five $200 slots for reception drinks, and seven $250 slots for catering.
Which Wedding Expenses Remained Unfunded?
According to reports from The Sun and Yahoo, several expenses on the couple’s Honeyfund page were left unfunded. Five slots for reception drinks at $200 each remained unpaid, suggesting guests did not contribute toward $1,000 worth of wedding beverages. Other unfunded items included five slots for wedding photography at $300 and two rehearsal dinner slots at $500.
Guest contributions did cover some expenses, including $100 for the wedding license, $600 for the wedding cake, and $600 for floral arrangements. However, larger ticket items like the $1,500 photography package and $1,750 catering costs reportedly went unfunded through the platform.
Wedding Details: Backyard Ceremony in Los Angeles
Despite the controversy, the couple proceeded with a wedding that McCord described as deeply personal and spiritual. The 81 guests, whom McCord called her “soul family,” included actors Josh Bowman, Emily VanCamp, Linsey Godfrey, Emily O’Brien, Mieko Hillman, Jessica Minhas, and the bride’s sisters, Rachel McCord and Angel McCord.
The weekend festivities began with a “sacred day of blessings,” including sound healing, shamanic rituals, and cacao and rose ceremonies in Malibu. The following day featured a meet-and-greet brunch at The Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, followed by a friendly soccer match between the bridal party and Cipriani’s team of professional athletes.
McCord’s Wedding Gown and Attire
For her wedding attire, McCord wore two gowns designed by Beverly Hills couturier Mark Zunino and was styled by celebrity beautician René Horsch. The primary gown featured a fitted bodice with intricate floral embroidery in silver, white, pink, and pastel shades, with a voluminous skirt flowing into layers of sheer fabric.
McCord completed her bridal look with a long, sheer veil and loose waves in her hair. She accessorized with delicate bracelets and jewelry that complemented her vintage-inspired ensemble. Cipriani wore an all-black suit paired with a black shirt.
The Reception and Guest Experience
The reception featured a buffet-style Middle Eastern spread from Carnival Restaurant, a family-owned Lebanese eatery in Sherman Oaks, California. The two-tiered white wedding cake was provided by Half Baked Co..
Guests enjoyed live music performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai. The backyard was adorned with floral arrangements of pale pink roses, hydrangeas, and burgundy dahlias from the Downtown Los Angeles Flower Market, along with a hand-built wooden trellis featuring draping linens.
In a playful touch, children attending the wedding showered adult guests with rose petals throughout the event. “Danny and I love children. We made a point to invite everyone’s bubbas with a note in the invite that said, ‘Mischief is strongly encouraged,'” McCord explained.
Social Media Reactions to the Wedding
While many fans congratulated McCord and Cipriani on their wedding, several commenters on social media were quick to point out the ceremony’s controversial origins. The online backlash continued even as wedding photos surfaced.
“I still can’t believe they asked their guests to pay for their wedding,” @briannongriffin wrote on Instagram alongside a laughing emoji. “Guess we are just all over the crowdfunding ask?” @rissylondon commented.
“So….how many of you paid for it?” @hazeleyez1122 wrote. Another commenter, @nicolaaaa_yum, referenced the couple’s handfastening ritual: “Raise your hand if you paid for the rope?”
“Wanting people to crowdfund her wedding day,” @emmamil.222 wrote alongside a laughing emoji. “Read the room, hun.”
Three Weddings: London and Cambodia Ceremonies Ahead
The Los Angeles ceremony was the first of three planned weddings. The couple intends to host a second ceremony in London to accommodate family and friends who could not attend the LA celebration due to its short notice.
A third “traditional celebration” in Cambodia is also on the schedule. The couple has not announced specific dates for the additional ceremonies, but confirmed they are proceeding with the plans despite the controversy surrounding their first wedding.
Future Honeymoon Plans
Following their multiple wedding celebrations, the couple plans to honeymoon in Egypt before returning to their routine as husband and wife. McCord also hinted that starting a family is on the horizon, telling media that they are already planning on a “house full of kids,” noting that Cipriani, who was an only child, wants a large family.
How McCord and Cipriani Met: A Decade-Long Love Story
McCord and Cipriani first connected approximately 10 years ago on the dating app Raya. Their relationship was intermittent for several years, and they eventually split in 2020.
The couple rekindled their romance in 2024, and Cipriani proposed on Christmas Day 2025 at their Los Angeles home with a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. “I called this 10 years ago,” McCord said of Cipriani in an interview with People in April. “I knew we were soulmates, I knew we were meant to be together.”
McCord reflected on her journey to marriage, noting she had sworn off the institution at age nine after witnessing unhappy marriages. “Up until literally the week before the wedding, when we drove up to the magical Santa Barbara Hall of Records and applied for our marriage license, I was still facing lingering threads of those early fears,” she told People.
“For me, now, getting married is this wildly sacred ritual of bringing my soul home,” McCord explained. “When I came to earth, my soul split in two. I didn’t know the other half had been living in the United Kingdom as a rugby player all this time. This marriage is the return of my whole soul. We get to walk each other home.”
About the Couple: Careers and Net Worth
McCord, 39, rose to fame as Eden Lord on “Nip/Tuck” in 2007 before landing her iconic role as Naomi Clark in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” reboot from 2008 to 2013. She joined the cast of the beloved soap series “Days of Our Lives” in 2024.
Beyond acting, McCord is also an activist and a reiki master. Her net worth is estimated at approximately $4 million.
Cipriani, 38, enjoyed a 20-year rugby union career playing for Bath, Sale Sharks, Gloucester, and Wasps, earning 16 caps for England. He retired from professional rugby in January 2024. His career earnings are estimated at approximately £4 million.
The couple’s combined net worth is estimated at approximately $11 million, which fueled public criticism of their fundraising efforts.
Conclusion: A Marriage Forged in Controversy
Despite the online backlash, death threats, and public scrutiny over their fundraising methods, AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani have officially begun their life as husband and wife. Their intimate backyard ceremony reflected their shared spiritual values, featuring handfasting rituals and spontaneous vows delivered from the heart.
With two additional weddings planned in London and Cambodia, the couple is clearly committed to celebrating their union with loved ones on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether their fundraising controversy will follow them to future ceremonies remains to be seen, but McCord has made it clear that her focus is on the love she shares with her new husband.
As McCord told People magazine, “If the entire event fell apart, but they were all still there with us, we have what truly matters: people who know us deeply and love us for who we truly are and for how much our love means to them.”
