Her £1.3million wedding is one of the most hotly-anticipated social events of the year.But before she ties the knot with businessman fiancé James Stunt in Italy tomorrow, Petra Ecclestone was seen today enjoying her last day of freedom with a family day out in Rome.
The F1 heiress was seen spending time with Stunt, her father Bernie and sister Tamara in downtown Rome before the couple tie the knot at the luxurious 15th century Odescalchi Castle tomorrow.
Wearing a chic white top and cream jacquard shorts, Petra looked relatively calm and relaxed about her big day.
Sister Tamara, 27, meanwhile, donned a cute strapless animal-print dress and sandals as the group left a hotel in the Italian city.
Tamara had earlier shared a picture of her and her sister getting ready for the nuptials wearing jogging bottoms emblazoned with the slogans 'Bride to be' and 'Maid of honour'.
She shared the picture with the caption: 'Wedding fever so happy!'
Tamara later tweeted: 'Another beautiful day in Rome its boiling!'
Petra's father Bernie is thought to have splashed out around £1.3million on giving Petra her dream wedding.
The three-day celebration is sure to be the talking point among high society, especially the reception where Bernie, 80, has really splashed out.
Eric Clapton, who rarely plays live any more but is a good friend of Bernie's will be apparently be performing for free, playing the first song as the newlyweds take to the floor for their first dance as a married couple.
And then the Black Eyed Peas will perform a set for guests at the reception, at a cost of more than £1million.
Renting the Italian castle, where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes also married, costs £310,000 which includes catering guests accommodation, and £40,000 will be splashed out on a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
Petra and Stunt have signed a pre-nuptial agreement ahead of their wedding after he insisted on having the ‘his and her’ pre-nuptial agreement drawn up.
Friends say he wants the marriage to start on an equal footing and he is keen for Petra to hold on to her assets – and him to his – should they ever separate.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl, Petra said: 'James suggested we organise this. Neither my father or mother had anything to do with it.
'We think it’s a sensible decision. In fact, we have signed agreements to protect both my and his assets. This is, though, the last thing on our minds as we prepare for our wedding.'
The F1 heiress was seen spending time with Stunt, her father Bernie and sister Tamara in downtown Rome before the couple tie the knot at the luxurious 15th century Odescalchi Castle tomorrow.
Last day of freedom: Petra Ecclestone was seen with father Bernie in Rome today ahead of her wedding tomorrow
Sister Tamara, 27, meanwhile, donned a cute strapless animal-print dress and sandals as the group left a hotel in the Italian city.
Tamara had earlier shared a picture of her and her sister getting ready for the nuptials wearing jogging bottoms emblazoned with the slogans 'Bride to be' and 'Maid of honour'.
She shared the picture with the caption: 'Wedding fever so happy!'
Sisterly love: Petra was spotted leaving a hotel in Rome with her sister Tamara and fiancé James Stunt
Relaxing: Petra, who wore a white top and cream shorts, looked relatively calm and relaxed ahead of her big day
Petra's father Bernie is thought to have splashed out around £1.3million on giving Petra her dream wedding.
The three-day celebration is sure to be the talking point among high society, especially the reception where Bernie, 80, has really splashed out.
Eric Clapton, who rarely plays live any more but is a good friend of Bernie's will be apparently be performing for free, playing the first song as the newlyweds take to the floor for their first dance as a married couple.
Wedding fever! Tamara shared a picture of her and her sister wearing pre-wedding jogging bottoms
Renting the Italian castle, where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes also married, costs £310,000 which includes catering guests accommodation, and £40,000 will be splashed out on a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
A source said: 'Petra is Bernie’s little girl. He’ll do anything to make her happy and she wants a wedding to leave her society chums green with envy.
'After Rihanna performed at the engagement bash, it was a tough ask to trump that. But Petra had her heart set on Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas and used her connections.
'After Rihanna performed at the engagement bash, it was a tough ask to trump that. But Petra had her heart set on Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas and used her connections.
That's amore: Petra and Stunt will marry at Odescalchi castle where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes tied the knot in 2006
'Eric rarely gives public performances but is a close friend of Bernie’s. He’ll be singing as the bride and groom take their first dance. It will be a magical evening.'Petra and Stunt have signed a pre-nuptial agreement ahead of their wedding after he insisted on having the ‘his and her’ pre-nuptial agreement drawn up.
Friends say he wants the marriage to start on an equal footing and he is keen for Petra to hold on to her assets – and him to his – should they ever separate.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl, Petra said: 'James suggested we organise this. Neither my father or mother had anything to do with it.
'We think it’s a sensible decision. In fact, we have signed agreements to protect both my and his assets. This is, though, the last thing on our minds as we prepare for our wedding.'
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