AnnaLynne McCord, who played Naomi Clark in Beverly Hills, 90210: The Next Generation (2008-2013), shortly after portrayed Heather in the new version of Dallas (2012-2014) and has been on the soap operaDays of Our Lives for the past two years, is getting married in a few weeks to former international rugby player Danny Cipriani.
At 39 years old, the actress and her fiancé are finalizing the details of the ceremony, which will take place on October 22. One of these details has caught the attention of the American media, like Page Six.
The couple states that they do not want gifts because they have come up with something better, as they are asking their loved ones for financial contributions - better understood as grants - to cover the wedding expenses. The bride made this clear with a strong message: "Help us make our dream wedding and honeymoon come true with any donation."
Nothing is being left to chance, as they require $100 for the marriage license and an additional $125 for music during the reception. As if this were not enough, they have also provided a link where donors can contribute amounts ranging from $10 to $5,000.
This initiative would embarrass any couple with a combined fortune of eight million dollars, as is the case with AnnaLynne and Danny.
The former athlete and the actress met on the exclusive celebrity dating app called Raya about a decade ago. Since then, they have had a relationship with ups and downs that ultimately led to the engagement at Annalyne's home on Christmas Day last year. Danny got down on one knee and placed a gold ring on her finger with seven diamonds on the band and a prominent 15-carat emerald-cut diamond.
In an interview with People magazine, AnnaLynne admitted that she cried "for ten minutes straight. At one point, I realized I had to respond. I said, 'Yes, but I can't even talk,' and he replied, 'It's okay, and in fact, it's a good sign that you're quiet for once.' Then, we all laughed."