Former rugby player Danny Cipriani and American actress AnnaLynne McCord have launched an online fundraiser to help cover expenses for their upcoming wedding. The couple’s wedding website outlines various costs that guests are invited to contribute toward, including reception music, rehearsal dinner, photography, and wedding venue construction.

The fundraiser marks a notable use of crowdfunding platforms, typically associated with medical bills or personal emergencies, to finance a high-profile wedding. Cipriani and McCord’s net worth is estimated to be between $8 million and $11 million, prompting some observers to question the need for public contributions toward the event’s estimated $14,000 budget. Further attention has been drawn to the couple’s engagement ring, described as a 15-carat emerald-cut diamond with additional accent diamonds set in a yellow-gold band, a piece valued in the six-figure range.

While some view the fundraiser as an innovative approach to managing wedding expenditures, others see it as an unusual request considering the couple’s financial standing. The public response has been mixed, with some interpreting the appeal as a way of sharing the cost of festivities with guests who will partake in the celebrations.

The wedding is expected to bring further attention to the couple, both known for their professional achievements—Cipriani as a former professional rugby player and McCord for her roles in television and film. Details regarding the date and location of the wedding have not been disclosed publicly.