Tony Parker's Wedding

Tony Parker, began dating a local actress, Eva Longoria, in 2005. Their relationship was on/off in the press and tabloids, and has eventually resulted in the two deciding to marry. The wedding is set for July 7 in Paris. A UK publication recently reported on the wedding and how it compares to the marriage of another famous couple, David and Victoria (Spice Girl) Beckham. From timesonline.co.uk:

"Indeed, it is impossible to find anyone, within the Spurs organisation or outside, who has a disparaging comment to make about the couple. Ironically, the only reported diva-like behaviour has come from Parker’s mother, Pamela Firestone, a former model from the Netherlands, who met Parker’s father, Tony Sr, while he was playing professional basketball in Europe. Longoria has often smoothed over problems created by the antics of her future mother-in-law.

None of which is to say that the impending nuptials will not be full of classic celebrity excesses, although details are limited, given that the couple are in negotiation with magazines over a reported $1 million (about £510,000) photo deal.

Invitees, including the Beckhams, Parker’s close friend Thierry Henry, Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Eva Mendes and the Desperate Housewives cast, have been required to sign confidentiality agreements and to expect all-night games on sprawling cathedral grounds. Reports have described $40,000 being spent on a wedding cake.

With such a start to married life, “Brand Beckham” may face competition for the unofficial title of the world’s preeminent celebrity couple when they arrive in the US this summer. "