Brooklyn Beckham's wedding planner "didn't see any tension" while helping plan his big day

But Preston Bailey - who worked with Brooklyn and Nicola on their wedding for 11 months and helped throw their engagement party - admitted he is "surprised" by the star's comments about his 2022 big day.

Preston told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "It surprises me that he is taking this stand against his parents.

"That's not the Brooklyn I met as far as him being this nice, gentle guy. . . He was just a nice, regular person who would say hello and chit chat.

"I can tell you about my experience with Brooklyn. While we were planning, clearly as far as the details for the design, he was very much involved. I have always thought of him as a gentle, decent guy. There was never any tension."

Preston - who has counted the likes of Donald and Melania Trump, Mariah Carey, Uma Thurman and Michael Douglas among his clients - dismissed speculation that Nicola is "bossy" or controlling.

He said: "I don't remember her being bossy. I remember a lot of affection between them.

"Whatever design was done was presented to Nicola, but it was important for her to have Brooklyn approve it.

"She wasn't going to do anything without his approval."

Preston was hired in April 2021 but had to step away 11 months later after his schedule got too hectic.

In his Instagram statement, Brooklyn blasted his family and insisted he does "not want to reconcile" with parents.

He wrote: "I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private.

"Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."