Socialite marries on May 20 2017; here's all to know about the ceremony!
All the exciting details about the ceremony happening two days from now!
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews will be married in May 2017.
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The British socialite attracted attention for her figure-hugging ivory Alexander McQueen dress at her sister, Kate's royal wedding with Prince William in 2011.
Following her engagement to James Matthews, 41, in the summer of 2016, the couple are now ready to tie the knot.
Below are the exciting details we know about the ceremony that is already tagged as the 'Wedding of the Year' by the British press.
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1. Bachelorette Party
For her Bachelorette shindig, Pippa went skiing with Kate and friends at the French resort Meribel earlier in March. E! reports that the sisters enjoyed drinking and partying together on the trip.
2. The date
The wedding date has been set for Saturday, May 20 2017. Just two days away!
3. Venue
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Pippa, 33, and her groom-to-be, Matthew will be exchanging vows at the ancient but beautiful Church in Englefield, Berkshire, according to E!.
Pippa and her siblings attended services there as children.
4. The Ring
The engagement is a lovely Art Deco-style 3-carat Asscher-cut center diamond in an eight-sided halo setting and worth more than $250,000, according to People.
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Sadly, nothing is yet known of the wedding rings the couple will marry with.
5. The dress
Nothing is certain yet but the list of possible designers for the dress has been narrowed down to a few names which include David Beckham’s wife, Victoria as well as Jenny Peckham.
However the most likely designer to get the job seems to be Giles Deacon who was spotted meeting Pippa and her mother in 2016.
"I can never really comment on rumors," he told HELLO! in February. "Until things are confirmed it's just rumors."
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6. Reception
The Telegraph reports that the wedding reception will take place at the 18-acre Georgian Grade II-listed manor home of Pippa and Kate's parents, Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton, according toThe Telegraph and HELLO! magazine.
7. Guests
Close family members such as Kate Middleton, Prince William and their two kids are expected. The adorable Prince George, 3, and Princess Charlotte, 1 could even be part of the bridal party.
Pippa and Kate’s brother, James Middleton and the groom’s three siblings are also expected to be present at the ceremony.
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Maybe Prince Williams and his girlfriend, Meghan Markle who stars as Rachel Zane in "Suits", will make an appearance, too.
We’ll surely know on May 20 2017.
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