Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham surprised everyone by quietly renewing their vows on August 2, just three years after their headline-making 2022 Palm Beach wedding.
Nicola wore a vintage, reimagined version of her mother’s 1985 gown, and Brooklyn declared he could renew with her “every day.”
For many, that felt like pressing fast-forward on love. But for others, especially Gen Z, it’s exactly what makes the moment feel most real.
Why it’s “Too Soon” by the Traditional Playbook
Conventionally, vow renewals mark milestone anniversaries, think 10, 20, even 50 years. That’s part of the romance: a celebration of longevity, shared trials, and triumphs.
Take Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, they renewed their vows a decade after marriage in a stunning Lake Como ceremony by boat, complete with all the romance you’d expect.
Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof, who waited nearly ten years before their own renewal in 2013. The couple exchanged their I-do’s once again at a sunrise ceremony alongside their two little ones, daughters Satyana and Keeva.
Or Sheryl Lee Ralph and her husband, Senator Vincent Hughes, who marked their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows.
These are celebrations rooted in history-making, not happenstance.
Gen Z Vow Renewals: Leading with Feeling, Not a Timeline
But not for Gen Z, who live in moments, not milestone. For this generation, the timeline for love is personal, not traditional. The emotional realness trumps anniversarial calendars.
Take Hailey and Justin Bieber: they renewed their vows in Hawaii in May 2024, five years after tying the knot at a New York City courthouse in September 2018, and used that magical moment to announce Hailey’s pregnancy, making it a double celebration.
Both wore Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello for the occasion, showing that milestone markers can be deeply personal and beautifully timed.
And then there’s Chrishell Stause and G Flip, taking spontaneity and ceremony to a new level.
Their most recent vow renewal was straight out of a fairytale, held at a medieval-themed castle in Los Angeles in July 2025.
It was their fourth wedding celebration and second vow renewal, complete with costumes, swords, and sunset vows on a turret. G Flip has even said it’s their “goal” to renew vows every year, treating their love like an annual birthday.
These aren’t run-of-the-mill redo ceremonies. They’re declarations of evolving love, personal and unbound by tradition.
Where does Nicola & Brooklyn fit in?
Renewing at three years might raise eyebrows, especially when a decade is the norm. But Gen Z isn’t bound by anniversaries.
Their renewal was about intimacy, family roots (with Nicola’s mother’s gown reworked for the occasion), and emotional resonance. Brooklyn summed it up: he’d renew “every day” if he could.
The Real Takeaway
Ultimately, vow renewals are deeply personal rituals. Whether it’s after three years or thirty, what matters is why and how it’s done.
Some couples celebrate survival; others celebrate start. Some mark growth, while others prioritize emotion. If a vow renewal speaks to your love story, whatever year it lands, don’t overthink the countdown.
Because, as Brooklyn says after this latest recommitment: it was “really beautiful,” “fun,” and deeply meaningful.
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