Hurley's palatial wedding

Feb 23, 2007, 12:30 GMT

02/05/2007 - Elizabeth Hurley - Preparations for the Upcoming Wedding Between Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar This March - South Mumbai, India - South Mumbai, India © Photorazzi

Elizabeth Hurley is rumoured to be getting married in an Indian palace.

The British model-and-actress and her Indian fiancé Arun Nayar will tie the knot in Gloucestershire on March 3, before flying to his native land for a second ceremony and a week-long celebration.

Staff at Umaid Bhawan Palace, the home of Jodhpur's maharajah, claim preparations are underway for a celebrity wedding, believed to be Hurley's.

One member of palace staff told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "None of us are being told much but we have heard a famous Hollywood actress is marrying an Indian businessman here."

The 347-room Art-Deco building, which is surrounded by 26 acres of lush gardens, would be an idyllic setting for Elizabeth's wedding.

The source added: "The couple will stay with the royal family in their private quarters at the back of the palace but I think their guests will stay in the attached hotel."

Another source claimed: "We have been told a businessman called Mr Nayar is marrying here on March 8."

Nayar's stepmother Joanne did not name the wedding venue but confirmed it would be taking place in Jodhpur.

She also praised her stepson and his bride-to-be, saying: "Arun and Liz make a fine couple. They are both fine achievers in their own right and I cannot wait to welcome Liz into the family."

The star-studded 200-strong guest list includes David and Victoria Beckham, fashion designer Donatella Versace and Sir Elton John.

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