As devout disciples of cult religion’scientology Katie and her husband-to-be would have to maintain a vigil of total silence in the delivery suite. The bizarre ritual - which Scientologists believe prevents children from turning mad - is nothing new to Cruise who insisted the biological mothers of the adopted children he had with Nicole Kidman have their babies in silence.

Katie will take on Tom’s surname - Sept 05
Katie Holmes is set to take on Tom Cruise’s surname when they wed later this year. Unlike the actor’s previous wives, Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman, who retained their own names, Katie is reportedly planning to become Mrs Cruise, both privately and professionally. The beautiful actress may also be known by Tom’s affectionate nickname for her.

A source revealed to America’s In Touch Weekly magazine: "Tom calls her Kate, so he’suggested she’start going by that professionally." The’smitten Hollywood couple are reportedly planning an extravagant Arabian Knights wedding. Insiders claim the besotted pair are’set to marry at Mexico’s luxury Maroma resort, after Tom saw a wedding there earlier this year.

The ’War of the Worlds’ actor has reportedly told wedding planner Kevin Lemon to create "the event of the decade." The ?600,000 wedding that made Tom fall in love with the resort took place in May, and featured a romantic beach ceremony followed by a candlelit procession to the castle for the reception. A source revealed recently: "Tom was really impressed by what he’saw. That’s when he got his people to call Kevin Lemon and they said, ’Can you make it identical but with millions of flowers?’"

Tom and Katie are planning an Arabian Knights wedding - Aug 05
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are reportedly planning an extravagant Arabian Knights wedding. Insiders claim the’smitten couple are’set to marry at Mexico’s luxury Maroma resort, after Tom saw a wedding there earlier this year.

The Hollywood actor has reportedly told wedding planner Kevin Lemon to create "the event of the decade." The 600,000GBP wedding that made Tom fall in love with the resort took place in May, and featured a romantic beach ceremony followed by a candlelit procession to the castle for the reception. A source revealed to Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Tom was really impressed by what he’saw. That’s when he got his people to call Kevin Lemon and they said, ’Can you make it identical but with millions of flowers?’" Last month, Katie, who has been romancing Tom since April this year, revealed she wanted a "simple" wedding. The ’Batman Begins’ actress told America’s W magazine’she doesn’t want a glitzy affair when the couple exchange vows - but wants it to be low key.

The’screen beauty, 26, also revealed she is looking to wear an understated, classical gown. Fashion editor Rob Haskell said: "She wants a very simple, classical dress and a traditional and simple wedding."