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The final countdown! Last minute preparations are underway for Frank Lampard's star-studded London wedding to fiancée of four years Christine Bleakley

While the ceremony itself is expected to be a low-key affair, the showbiz couple have pulled out all the stops for the reception, and a dismantled stage was spotted being carried into the building.
Security was tight on the door as the workers busied themselves with finalising the lavish decor.
Christine was last seen chatting on the phone in London's Fulham Road on Saturday, while her wedding and bridesmaid dresses were being picked up on the other side of the capital. 
Religious ceremony: The couple will exchange vows at St Paul's Church in London, which has been decked out in white blooms ahead of the event 
Religious ceremony: The couple will exchange vows at St Paul's Church in London, which has been decked out in white blooms ahead of the event 
Finishing touches: Ahead of the ceremony, a large team were seen putting the finishing touches to the exclusive venue, decorating the entrance with beautiful roses
Finishing touches: Ahead of the ceremony, a large team were seen putting the finishing touches to the exclusive venue, decorating the entrance with beautiful roses
Finishing touches: Ahead of the ceremony, a large team were seen putting the finishing touches to the exclusive venue, decorating the entrance with beautiful roses 
Festive touch: The grand pillars at the entrance were given a Christmas makeover with pine cone decorated garlands
Festive touch: The grand pillars at the entrance were given a Christmas makeover with pine cone decorated garlands
Top entertainment: A stage was seen being carried into the Arts Club, no doubt where Ed Sheeran will be performing later this afternoon
Top entertainment: A stage was seen being carried into the Arts Club, no doubt where Ed Sheeran will be performing later this afternoon
Top entertainment: A stage was seen being carried into the Arts Club, no doubt where Ed Sheeran will be performing later this afternoon

FRANK AND CHRISTINE'S LOVE STORY: 

October 2009 - Frank and Christine begin dating after meeting at the Pride Of Britain Award. 'I knew straight away it could be serious because I knew we could be mates and he made me laugh and we laughed a lot on the phone', she told the Daily Record.
June 2011 - Fooballer proposes during a £30,000 trip to Los Angeles. Christine enthuses: 'We were just having a gorgeous lunch by the beach and he simply popped the question, it was completely out of the blue.’
2014 - They move to Manchester when Frank leaves Chelsea for Manchester City, and insist their relationship is strong than ever. 'People say opposites attract,' he told Red magazine. 'But when you live together, you need to be harmonious, and she's my best friend.'
July 2015 - Couple decide to do long distance when Frank moves to New York City after signing an 18-month deal in the US. 'We don't like being apart for too long, so we'll make it work,' Frank explains to The Sun
December 2015 - Lovebirds prepared to tie the knot at the Arts Club in front of friends and family.
Christine - who's been engaged to the 37-year-old former England footballer for four years - was spotted doing some shopping, having previously visited the Strip Wax Bar.
The couple are thought to be getting married tomorrow. MailOnline has contacted Christine and Frank's spokespeople for comment. 
The Irish beauty wrapped up warm in a black ribbed jumper, skinny jeans and fringed ankle boots for her busy day of prep.  A lovely checked scarf topped off her wintry ensemble for the low-key outing.

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