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Brooklyn Beckham's emotional vow renewal speech sparks family rift rumors: 'He spoke from the heart'


The eldest son of the Beckhams, in early August, celebrated a second wedding with Nicola to renew their vows, and none of his family attended.


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AUGUST 18, 2025 10:18 AM EDT

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz keep moving forward quickly in their love story, proving they really are soulmates. After a relaxing summer on the French Riviera, the couple celebrated what felt like a second wedding two weeks ago to renew their vows.

Brooklyn Beckham's Emotional Vow Renewal Speech Sparks Family Rift Rumors:'He Spoke From the Heart'© @nicolaannepeltzbeckham

Despite the family feud with David and Victoria Beckham, this new step confirmed their closer bond than ever. They celebrated their vow renewal on Saturday, August 2, in an exclusive with People: “The event is about honoring the love and commitment they’ve built together over the years and creating a memory that will stay with them forever,” a source close to the couple told the magazine.

Brooklyn Beckham's Emotional Vow Renewal Speech Sparks Family Rift Rumors: 'He Spoke From the Heart'© @nicolaannepeltzbeckham

Three years ago, the young couple tied the knot in a grand seaside ceremony at one of the bride's father's estates. The wedding brought together famous faces like Gigi Hadid, Eva Longoria, Nicole Richie, and former Spice Girls members. It was a celebration with around 600 guests, but it was nothing like the recent vow renewal the couple just had.

Nicola surprised everyone by wearing the same wedding dress her mother, Claudia Heffner Peltz, wore at her own wedding in 1985. The couple once again promised eternal love in a much more intimate celebration, one that none of the Beckhams attended—not David, not Victoria, and not even Brooklyn’s brothers. This absence only highlighted the deep family rift within the famous British clan. Still, Brooklyn said, “It was a beautiful moment. We just wanted a really beautiful experience—a really cute memory. To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her," he commented to People.

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David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son described his marriage to the American actress and model as “an endless date.” He explained, "We don't like to go out for dinner, really," he said. "We don't like to party or anything like that. When we are together, which is a lot of the time, we just hang out with our four dogs and drink wine at home."

Nicola Peltz’s afterparty look© @nicolaannepeltzbeckham
Nicola Peltz’s afterparty look
Nicola Peltz’s afterparty look© @nicolaannepeltzbeckham

New details have emerged about the speech that overshadowed the Beckhams more than two weeks after the celebration, revealing a renewed romantic commitment. According to the Mirror, Brooklyn gave an emotional speech during the ceremony, praising his wife’s family. According to sources close to the couple, David and Victoria's son also expressed his deep affection for Nicola in front of 200 guests at his father-in-law's estate.

A source close to the couple said about the event, “He spoke from the heart, and at the center of his heart is Nicola, whom he loves deeply, but also the Peltz family, who have truly stood by him. He wanted to acknowledge them all and was determined to do them justice.” The British tabloid noted that this "sincere tribute" did not aim to glorify his parents, who were also absent from the ceremony.

Nicola Peltz and her mother, Claudia Heffner Peltz© @nicolaannepeltzbeckham
Nicola Peltz and her mother, Claudia Heffner Peltz

According to the Mirror, the Beckhams’ friends are “deeply worried,” as they believe Brooklyn is acting “completely out of character.” Sources who spoke to the outlet echoed rumors pointing to Nicola, whom they see as the main reason behind her husband’s isolation—not only from his parents but also from his family and friends.

In-laws as a refuge

Brooklyn Beckham showed his closeness to his wife’s family© Instagram @nicolaannepeltzbeckham
Brooklyn Beckham showed his closeness to his wife’s family

It seems Brooklyn spent much of the summer on his in-laws’ yacht in the French Riviera. In fact, David and Victoria’s son hasn’t hesitated to show the bond he shares with Nelson Peltz, with whom he recently had a beer—as he showed on his social media—and to whom he gave one of the warmest hugs.

Brooklyn and Nicola enjoyed a luxurious vacation on the French Riviera, showing off their love and coordinating their looks as they strolled through the streets of Saint-Tropez. However, the controversy surrounding the famous British family has overshadowed their peaceful and romantic summer.

Brooklyn and Nicola have been at the center of a rift with the Beckham family.© Gilbert Carrasquillo
Brooklyn and Nicola have been at the center of a rift with the Beckham family.

As ¡HOLA! reported a few weeks ago, Nicola drew inspiration from the 2000s style her mother-in-law once embodied with the Spice Girls. Walking hand in hand through the French coastal city, the couple seemed unfazed by the controversy and chose to show their brightest smiles.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 07: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are seen on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by 305pics/GC Images)© GC Images

David Beckham’s 50th birthday may have been the trigger for many of Brooklyn’s current issues with his parents—and his brothers. Romeo and his then-girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, attended the celebration, although they broke up shortly afterward. Romeo’s ex has been a central figure in the family feud, as she has been at the heart of several controversies, including the rumor that she had a relationship with Brooklyn during their school years, a claim she herself denied in a statement on social media.

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