Billie Piper and Laurence Fox are planning to celebrate their wedding in Billie's ex-husband's pub.
Billie Piper - London, England © Photorazzi
The 'Doctor Who' actress is keen to tie the knot with her fiancé in a romantic December 31 wedding at St. Mary's Church in Midhurst, West Sussex, before heading to local pub The Lickfold Inn - which is owned by Billie's former spouse, British TV and radio star Chris Evans - for the reception.
A source told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Some people might see this as a publicity stunt, but Billie genuinely wants to celebrate her special day with Chris there.
"She knows Chris will make sure her and Laurence are waited on hand and foot and have the best possible wedding reception they can have - that's why she chose to have it there."
Billie and Laurence - who met while starring together in London play 'Treats' earlier this year - reportedly chose to wed in their local church after going to see the Christmas tree, known as the 'Tree of Hope', that had been erected in the church grounds.
Billie and Chris, whose divorce was finalised in May, always vowed to remain "best friends for life".
The divorced couple have cemented their friendship by frequently dining out as a foursome with their respective partners - Laurence and Chris' new wife Natasha Shishmanian.
The 25-year-old actress also attended Chris and Natasha's wedding reception in Portugal in August.
The 15th Century Lickfold Inn is the third pub Chris has bought recently through his company, The Mulberry Group.
It is currently being renovated, and if it is not open in time for Billie's wedding the couple will instead celebrate at the nearby Mulberry restaurant.
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