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Clapton will play 1st dance for Petra Ecclestone

Having been raised in a world of wealth and luxury, she enjoys the ability to fulfill her desires at the mere snap of her fingers.

No wonder, then, that Petra Ecclestone’s wedding is set to reflect her extravagant lifestyle.

Next week, the F1 heiress will exchange vows with her fiancé, businessman James Stunt, in Italy, with her father, Bernie Ecclestone, reportedly spending $2 million to make Petra’s dream wedding a reality.

The ceremony is scheduled for the 15th-century Odescalchi Castle—famous for being the venue where Tom Cruise tied the knot with Katie Holmes—located just outside Rome.

Petra’s sister, Tamara Ecclestone, aged 27, will serve as maid of honor, while their father Bernie, worth $4 billion and who divorced their Croatian mother Slavia in March 2009, will give away his youngest daughter.

This three-day extravaganza is sure to become the talk of high society, particularly the lavish reception where Bernie, 80, has gone all out.

Eric Clapton, who rarely performs live but is a close friend of Bernie, is supposedly receiving a fee of $400,000 to sing the couple’s first dance.

The Black Eyed Peas are also set to entertain guests at the reception, with a performance reportedly costing $1,000,000.

The rental fee for the Italian castle is $500,000, which covers catering and guest accommodation, and an additional $65,000 will be allocated for a spectacular midnight fireworks display. 

According to a guest, ‘Petra is Bernie’s little girl. He’ll do anything to make her happy, and she wants a wedding that will leave her social circle envious.’

‘Following Rihanna’s performance at the engagement party, it became a challenge to top that. However, Petra was determined to have Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, so she used her connections.

‘Eric seldom performs publicly but is a close personal friend of Bernie’s. He’ll be performing during the bride and groom’s first dance. It promises to be a magical evening.’

Prior to their wedding, Petra and Stunt have finalized a pre-nuptial agreement following his request for a ‘his and hers’ contract.

Friends indicate he wants their marriage to begin on equal terms, ensuring that Petra retains her assets while he keeps his—should they part ways in the future.

Petra commented, ‘James proposed we handle this ourselves. Neither my father nor mother had any involvement in it.’

‘We believe it’s a prudent choice. In fact, we have signed agreements to safeguard both my and his assets. However, right now, our focus is on preparing for the wedding.’

by Lorelle Heath

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