Nicola Peltz Beckham paid tribute to her mother by wearing a redesigned version of her 1985 wedding gown during a vow renewal ceremony with husband Brooklyn Beckham, while family dynamics drew media attention due to the absence of David and Victoria Beckham.
Actress Nicola Peltz Beckham, daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, chose sentimental fashion for her August 2 vow renewal with Brooklyn Beckham, son of football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. The 30-year-old transformed her mother’s original wedding dress into an updated off-the-shoulder design with corseted bodice, preserving the floral appliqué details, puff sleeves, and ruffled hemline of the 40-year-old gown.
The ceremony occurred on August 2, 2025, officiated by Nicola’s father Nelson Peltz at an undisclosed location. The event featured close family members from Nicola’s side, including her mother who originally wore the dress in 1985. Brooklyn’s parents and siblings were notably absent, with social media posts suggesting they were vacationing in France during the celebration.
Nicola’s fashion choice served as a tribute to her parents’ 40-year marriage, which she has frequently cited as relationship inspiration. In a 2023 Cosmopolitan interview, she described her parents as still behaving ‘like young kids in love,’ a dynamic she and Brooklyn emulate through constant affection and public displays of devotion. The repurposed dress symbolized this intergenerational connection.
Following the ceremony, Nicola shared images on Instagram including a side-by-side comparison showing Claudia wearing the original gown in 1985 alongside her own updated version. She captioned the post: ‘this day meant so much to us.’ Brooklyn separately told People magazine the event was ‘beautiful’ and expressed willingness to ‘renew vows every single day’ with Nicola, whom he married in a 2022 Palm Beach ceremony.
The absence of Brooklyn’s family fueled ongoing media speculation about rift rumors, particularly following their nonattendance at David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations in May. While representatives didn’t immediately comment, the couple has previously denied feud allegations, including 2022 rumors about Nicola snubbing Victoria’s fashion designs for her wedding gown.
For the vow renewal afterparty, Nicola changed into a vintage Dolce & Gabbana Spring 1998 blue butterfly dress. Brooklyn revealed plans to tattoo their renewal vows on his body, adding to existing ink of their original wedding vows. The ceremony highlights the couple’s focus on personal symbolism amid public scrutiny of their family relationships.
Media attention now turns to whether the Beckhams will publicly address the absence rumors and how the couple navigates continued spotlight on their marriage. Brooklyn’s planned vow tattoos and Nicola’s vintage fashion choices suggest they’ll maintain their distinctive approach to celebrity life while honoring family traditions.