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Since the announcement of their engagement late in 2024, Tom Holland and Zendaya have kept fans buzzing with anticipation—yet, nearly a year later, the couple still haven't picked a wedding date. According to reports, the delay is caused by an array of practical issues, such as conflicting opinions about the ceremony, busy careers, and a mutual desire to privacy, rather than a lack of love or commitment. Their decision to take a step back and carefully plan appears to be as much about timing as it is about peace of mind in a field where every personal milestone typically occurs in public.
Clash of Visions and Busy Careers: What's Holding Them Back
A disagreement over the place and procedure of the wedding seems to be a major contributing element to the delay. Insiders claim that Zendaya is envisioning a more spectacular event in California, surrounded by friends and family, while Tom is leaning toward a small, private wedding in the United Kingdom—reflecting his background. This tug‑of‑war over location may seem small, but for a couple as high-profile as this, it means reconciling very different visions—a process that has yet to find resolution.
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In addition, both have busy schedules and are celebrities at the peak of their careers. While Tom is occupied with his own film commitments, Zendaya too is managing several high-profile projects. Due to the time constraints, there's simply no window currently suitable for planning, let alone hosting, a wedding. Their stylist recently revealed that they aren't hurrying and that there's "a lot of time" before any formal planning begins.
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Privacy, Pressure and Aiming for the Right Moment
In addition to practicalities, privacy issues have become crucial. According to recent reports, the pair has encountered significant media and public attention outside their home—sometimes even requiring private security to handle crowds outside. They are apparently reluctant to proceed until things settle down due to the strain and danger to their personal safety.
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They've also indicated a wish to make the day meaningful and easygoing—not hurried, and not over‑publicized. Even after they begin preparing, details like the wedding dress and date will remain secret, according to their longtime stylist. Instead of hurrying into the wedding, they appear happy to let their engagement unfold at their own speed, enjoying their relationship in private away from the relentless scrutiny of the public.
Looking Ahead: Projects, Promise—and Maybe 2026?
While their wedding is on hiatus, both Tom Holland and Zendaya are at exciting moments in their careers, making 2025–2026 an especially busy year for the duo. For instance, the two are reportedly set to reunite for Christopher Nolan's high-budgeted film titled 'The Odyssey.' In addition to other action and drama movies scheduled for release in 2026, Tom is busy shooting his next Spider-Man-related ventures.
According to reports, he is also looking at independent film parts, broadening his horizons beyond popular franchises, and perhaps even pursuing producing chances, all of which point to a calculated professional growth.
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Meanwhile, Zendaya is working on a number of high-profile projects of her own as well. She continues to balance Hollywood blockbusters with smaller, critically acclaimed films, while also preparing to return to her roots in more dramatic, character-driven roles that fans have been eagerly anticipating. Their chemistry in previous projects, such as 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' has already proven to be a major box-office draw, making the prospect of another joint venture highly anticipated.
Even as their schedules remain packed, the couple reportedly makes time for one another whenever possible, blending work with personal connection. Sources claim that even though the wedding is been delayed, they are taking this time to travel together, deepen their bond, and enjoy their engagement in secret.
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Industry insiders think that, once their main commitments ease up—presumably in 2026—the timing could be perfect to finally select a wedding date.
For now, the engagement is not seen as a delay in commitment, but rather a way to ensure that when the big day arrives, it will be on their terms: private, meaningful, and celebrated with the people closest to them.