Activity at the secluded site has been increasing steadily over the past few days, and security guards have begun patrolling the grounds.

The couple’s celebrity friends will be treated to breathtaking views of the Cotswold countryside from the huge marquee which has appeared outside the castle.

A covered walkway has also been erected from the gardens into the house, presumably to keep the star out of view from the packs of paparazzi who are expected to gather from around the world.

Sir Elton John and designer Donatella Versace are among the high profile guests expected to attend the bash, which is being hosted by Liz’s close friend Henry Dent-Brocklehurst, who owns Sudeley Castle.

Liz and her new husband are thought to be planning to fly to India for a second celebration after the wedding.

In a break from tradition, Liz has reportedly asked guests to give pigs and cows as wedding gifts to stock her country estate.

The brunette, who is the £1 million face of fashion chain Monsoon, wants to build up her organic farm at Barnsley, near Cirencester.

Liz marrying in palace? - Feb 24 2007
Liz Hurley’s wedding is still a month away, but rumours are rife that she will marry her Indian businessman fiance at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.

The actress is due to wed Arun Nayar in Gloucestershire before flying to India for a second ceremony and a week-long celebration, reports the Daily Mail.

The 347-room palace, which belongs to Jodhpur’s ruling family, would be the ideal venue for the lavish wedding, which is said to include 200 celebrity guests.

It is the last of India’s great palaces and boasts 26 acres of gardens and a gilt and marble-decorated interior.

The couple remain tight-lipped about the nuptials, to be held on March 8, but hotel staff and even Mr Nayar’s stepmother Joanne have commented.

She told the paper: "The main wedding ceremony, which will obviously be an elaborate one, will be in Jodhpur.

"These festivities will go on for a week until March 10. The wedding itself will be a very low-key private affair with no more than 200 guests."

While a hotel insider said: "We have heard a famous Hollywood actress is marrying an Indian businessman here.

"The couple will stay with the royal family in their private quarters at the back of the palace but I think their guests will stay in the attached hotel."

Guests are said to include Victoria and David Beckham and Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish.

Liz posts notice to marry - Feb 17 2007
Model Liz Hurley has raised eyebrows by describing herself as a "professional actress" on her notice of marriage, it emerged today.

Liz, 41, is to wed Indian businessman Arun Nayar at Sudeley Castle, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, according to the document which went on public display at Cheltenham Register Office.

The former face of Estee Lauder has however decided not to describe herself as a model on the official form, but as a "professional actress," according to a register office source.

Liz has starred as the leading lady in Hollywood blockbusters Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery and Bedazzled, but failed to impress critics with her "wooden" performances.

She also gives her address as Sudeley Castle where the wedding is due to take place, and not one of her three homes.

Liz is rumoured to be tying the knot at the imposing venue on March 3.