Rooney and Coleen set for wedding

Updated 09.09 Wed Jun 11 2008

Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin are reportedly set to tie the knot this Thursday.

The couple arrived in Italy on Tuesday after apparently completing the first stage of their nuptials by signing paperwork allowing them to marry.

It is thought up to £3 million has been spent on a butterfly themed ceremony which will also see guests release live butterflies

The document must be signed at least two days before the marriage ceremony takes place.

It is thought up to £3 million has been spent on a butterfly themed ceremony which will also see guests release live butterflies.

The couple are also reported to have hired a £40 million yacht for a lavish reception with Westlife as the wedding band, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.

The ceremony is likely to be staged at La Cervara, a medieval abbey in the hills above Portofino.

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