Carole, Michael and James Middleton arrive at Berkshire church for full rehearsal ahead of Pippa’s imminent wedding – and Spencer Matthews makes an appearance too
FAMILY and friends have today flocked to the church where bride Pippa Middleton will walk down the aisle in the wedding of the year.
Security teams have been spotted sweeping the grounds of St Marks Church in Berkshire where the Duchess of Cambridge's sister will say I Do tomorrow, with mother-of-the-bride Carole, dad Michael and brother James already at the picturesque venue for a full rehearsal.
The trial run for Pippa and her husband-to-be James Matthews's big day prompted a full-scale lockdown on the venue, less than 24 hours before the ceremony.
Among the guests to arrive early for the wedding included the groom's brother Spencer, with dad David also spotted arriving at the venue.
But the flurry of security activity hasn't stopped organisers from adding the final touches to the church to make it perfect for the 350 guests - who will include Pippa’s sister Kate, Prince William and Prince Harry.
It is not clear if the young royals will attend today's rehearsal.
Lights, cables and chairs were seen being delivered yesterday evening under the watchful eye of the wedding planner.
Pippa’s parents Michael and Carole are likely to face an estimated £250,000 bill for the big day on the private estate in Englefield.
The couple have installed a £100,000 glass marquee on their £5million Berkshire estate where guests will go after Pippa and James tie the knot.
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Resident priest the Reverend Nick Wynee-Jones will officiate the marriage at the venue, which was extensively restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1857.
And the Scots-themed wedding will feature £40,000 of caviar, whisky on tap and recipes from the bride’s own cookbook.
Kensington Palace recently confirmed that Pippa’s niece and nephew Prince George and Princess Charlotte will have starring roles in the nuptials.
The Duchess of Cambridge was recently revealed to be nervous about her children taking centre stage at her sister's big day.
Pippa's figure-hugging bridesmaid dress was all anybody could talk about after her big sister the Duchess of Cambridge wed Prince William in 2011.
It is still unknown who has designed the dress for her own big day, but the rumour mill went into overdrive after designer Giles Deacon was spotted visiting Pippa and her mother Carole just before Christmas, holding a garment bag.
One hundred guests will join the couple for a ceremony itself at the 12th Century St Mark’s church in Englefield, Berks.
Land Rovers will then ferry revellers to the Middletons’ home in nearby Bucklebury, where 250 more guests will join them.
Reports say the bride will arrive by horse and carriage.
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