EXCLUSIVE Kourtney Kardashian to sport a long headdress train and walk down the aisle to Ave Maria
EXCLUSIVE: Kourtney Kardashian is set to sport a long headdress train and walk down the aisle to Ave Maria during her Italian wedding to Travis Barker… as the final touches are made at their lavish venue
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Kourtney Kardashian appears set to make a dramatic entrance to her Italian wedding to Travis Barker, walking in to the strains of the song Ave Maria while wearing a long headdress train.
MailOnline this morning witnessed a last minute rehearsal for the reality star’s wedding which is expected to take place later today in a garden grotto beside the walls of a medieval castle in the Italian resort of Portofino.
And the information comes as the finishing touches are being made at the couple’s luxe castle venue.
Headdress: Kourtney Kardashian is set to sport a long headdress train and walk down the aisle to Ave Maria during her Italian wedding to Travis Barker
A blonde woman, appearing to play the role of Kourtney, 43, was seen walking into the garden with a long green plastic sheet attached to her head in place of a real headdress.
The strains of Ave Maria, sung to a melody composed by Franz Schubert in 1825, and regarded as one of the most popular and romantic wedding songs of all time, rang out as the fake bride made her entrance.
Two men appeared to be holding the train at the back, seemingly taking on the possible role of bridesmaids and page boys just hours before the ceremony when reality star Kourtney will marry drummer Travis.
Last prep: The news comes as the final touches are being made at their lavish venue ahead of the Sunday afternoon ceremony
Practice: Staff were seen using a plastic sheet as the bridal train and raising white lace umbrellas
The fake bride was spotted walking past a pair of men who held up lace umbrellas to mark her arrival in the hidden venue which has spectacular views over the Mediterranean.
MailOnline revealed yesterday that the garden of the house where the ceremony will take place is next to Castello Brown castle which has been hired by the Kardashians for the wedding celebrations.
It has been decorated with outlandish gold accessories including a bold 12ft high gold structure in the shape of a huge gilded picture frame or a mirror.
Event of the year: The venue has ben completely decked out for the nuptials, with staff sworn to secrecy
Suit up! Dolce&Gabbana suits were delivered as preparations got underway for Kourtney and Travis’s wedding at Castello Brown in Portofino
Dolce Vita: The lavish showbiz wedding of Kourtney and Travis is being sponsored by luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in an exclusive deal, MailOnline can reveal
It is believed that the frame will provide a dramatic backdrop to the happy couple as they pose for pictures after tying the knot.
Two giant gold stands with bowls on top, containing red roses, have also been installed in the garden.
Workers have been hanging leaves and foliage from a curved frame over the length of the 40ft long garden to create the effect of a woodland hideaway.
Dozens of candles in glass jars have been lined up ready to be lit and moved into position in what promises to be an enchanting and romantic scene.
Close: The dressed up family put on a loved up display as they stepped out on Saturday, with Penelope and Atiana following closely behind her mother
Newlyweds: Kourtney and Travis celebrated their union with a boat trip with their family as they kicked off the weekend
It is believed that guests will return to the castle’s terrace for a wedding celebration party after the intimate marriage ceremony which has been sponsored by Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Staff were seen making the final touches to the venue earlier in the day, as they carried red flowers up to the lavish castle.
They were also snapped putting up lace detailed umbrellas at the venue, as the last additions were made to the venue.
Smitten: After boarding the boat for the luxury trip, Kourtney was seen sitting on Travis’ lap as they appeared as loved-up as ever
Stylish: The whole family have been spotted in D&G pieces throughout the weekend – with Reign sporting a blue, vibrant printed satin-cord with a pair of white trainers as he held onto his mum’s hand
Today’s ceremony will be the third time that mother-of-three Kourtney and Travis have got ‘married’.
The couple had their first small wedding in Los Angeles after the Grammys last month and legally tied the knot last Sunday in Santa Barbara, California.
Kourtney was unsurprisingly seen in a Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress in black and white pictures of her big day which she released after the intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara.
The Kardashians and Jenners have made very public displays of support for Dolce & Gabbana in recent days by wearing the brand’s clothes in the run up to the wedding.
Mother and daughter: Kourtney was spotted on Saturday descending a brick staircase to the dock while holding hands with her only daughter Penelope, who displayed her cross-body D&G mini bag
Legging it: When they arrived at their destination on Saturday, Kourtney could be glimpsed watchfully holding her youngest child’s hand as they clambered out of the smaller motorboat that took them from their larger vessel to the quay
Sweet: Kourtney sat on her husband’s lap while he wrapped his arms around her as they lounged on the boat
Some of the clothes have been vintage items which would have been hard to source, according to fashion industry insiders.
Dolce & Gabanna has been quick to capitalise on the reality stars giving their apparent backing to the brand by retweeting pictures of them walking around Portofino in their outfits.
Curious tourists in hire boats anchored in the cove adjacent to the castle were watching the last minute preparations taking place yesterday.
Wow! Kourtney and Travis will have a third wedding ceremony at the lavish destination
Keeping it under wraps! Final preparations took place ahead of Kourtney and Travis’ wedding ceremony at the ancient Castello Brown fortress in Portofino on Saturday – however the whole outdoor area was covered in tarpaulin
Announcement: Signs announcing the closure of Castello Brown and its grounds for Sunday
Paths around the perimeter of the castle and the rented house were closed off to the public today to guarantee privacy for the wedding.
Staff have been arriving in boats at a jetty which has been erected next to the beachside house, giving them direct access to the venue and the castle.
One was seen carrying in drone equipment which is sure to create a dramatic images as the couple celebrate their union.
At one stage, a gangway with rails erected to help people stepping off the pontoon style jetty collapsed into the water, but it is not believed that anyone was hurt.
Laughter: Newlyweds Kourtney and Travis were joined by their loved ones for lunch on Saturday
Cozy: Kourtney and Travis couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they geared up for their third nuptials
MailOnline witnessed staff diving into the sea to manhandle the gangway back into position.
Efforts were then made to tie it more securely into position to stop it collapsing again and causing potential disaster by spilling guests into the sea.
Staff have been sworn to secrecy and made to sign legal agreements, forbidding them from talking about the wedding.
