Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor’s wedding preparations in Sussex

Millie Mackintosh’s parents were spotted at stunning country mansion Whithurst Park on Friday, ahead of her rumoured nuptials to Hugo Taylor over the weekend.

Nigel and Georgina Mackintosh looked in good spirits as they headed home from the gorgeous West Sussex property, after overseeing preparations for their daughter’s big day.

Proving to be a lavish affair, photos show a sprawling marquee with a glass roof erected inside the 100-acre plot – where bride Millie, 28, and her 32-year-old groom will celebrate with their nearest and dearest.

Getting ready: Millie Mackintosh’s parents were spotted at stunning country mansion Whithurst Park on Friday, ahead of her rumoured nuptials to Hugo Taylor over the weekend

Exciting: Nigel and Georgina Mackintosh looked in good spirits as they headed home from the gorgeous West Sussex property, after overseeing preparations for their daughter's big day

Exciting: Nigel and Georgina Mackintosh looked in good spirits as they headed home from the gorgeous West Sussex property, after overseeing preparations for their daughter’s big day

Aerial shots reveal the venue to be a luxurious three-storey mansion, flanked by another residential cottage, agricultural barn and stable house. 

Catering for a large number of guests however, a large white marquee with a glass roof – – which can cost up to a whopping £10,000 – has also been put up in the rolling grounds. 

The additional venue appeared to be mostly unfurnished as preparations are finalised, but a large wooden bar can be seen towards the back, where guests will no doubt treat themselves to a few celebratory drinks.

Besotted: Millie and Hugo are thought to be tying the knot on Saturday, after two years of dating (pictured in December 2017) 

Besotted: Millie and Hugo are thought to be tying the knot on Saturday, after two years of dating (pictured in December 2017) 

Stunning: Aerial shots reveal the venue to be a luxurious three-storey mansion

Stunning: Aerial shots reveal the venue to be a luxurious three-storey mansion

Sprawling: The property flanked by another residential cottage (far right), as well as an agricultural barn and stable house

Sprawling: The property flanked by another residential cottage (far right), as well as an agricultural barn and stable house

Lavish: Catering for a large number of guests however, a large white marquee with a glass roof has also been put up in the rolling grounds

Lavish: Catering for a large number of guests however, a large white marquee with a glass roof has also been put up in the rolling grounds

No expense spared: Glass marquees can cost up to £10,000 when catering for hundreds of guests

No expense spared: Glass marquees can cost up to £10,000 when catering for hundreds of guests

Final touches: The additional venue appeared to be mostly unfurnished as preparations are finalised

Final touches: The additional venue appeared to be mostly unfurnished as preparations are finalised

Cheers! However a large wooden bar can be seen towards the back, where guests will no doubt treat themselves to a few celebratory drinks

Cheers! However a large wooden bar can be seen towards the back, where guests will no doubt treat themselves to a few celebratory drinks

Bouquets and vases of white flowers can also be seen beside the entrance, next to a huge bag of bright white balloons.

After an afternoon setting up the marquee, Millie’s parents were then spotted departing the venue by car – seemingly confirming rumours that she and Hugo will marry over the weekend.  

Whithurst Park is the home of the entrepreneur Richard Taylor and designer Rick Englert, who built the house together in the early 2000s. 

Gorgeous: Bouquets of white flowers can also be seen beside the entrance

Gorgeous: Bouquets of white flowers can also be seen beside the entrance

... as well as vases of matching white and pink bouquets, no doubt ready to line the marquee and dress the tables

… as well as vases of matching white and pink bouquets, no doubt ready to line the marquee and dress the tables

Let's celebrate: A large bag of white balloons also arrived at the venue in preparation for the couple's big day 

Let’s celebrate: A large bag of white balloons also arrived at the venue in preparation for the couple’s big day 

Bright white: The decor appeared to show the couple to be following a neutral and classic white colour scheme

Bright white: The decor appeared to show the couple to be following a neutral and classic white colour scheme

Bright white: The decor appeared to show the couple to be following a neutral and classic white colour scheme

All at work: A number of temporary tables were erected outside for employees to finish up their work on the venue

All at work: A number of temporary tables were erected outside for employees to finish up their work on the venue

Stocking up: Vases were also seen inside ready to be unwrapped, as well as trays ready to prepare the party's delicious meal

Stocking up: Vases were also seen inside ready to be unwrapped, as well as trays ready to prepare the party’s delicious meal

The four-bedroom property features stunning vintage interiors, including four-poster beds, baroque decor and a luxurious marble bathroom. 

The pad also hosts a large indoor swimming pool, sun-soaked roof terrace and top-of-the-range eco-friendly water and heating system, in more modern touches.

Stealing the show however are the property’s grounds, which spread across a huge 100 acres and boast a lake, rolling driveway and array of mazed gardens – making for a perfectly picturesque wedding setting.

Chosen location: Whithurst Park is the home of the entrepreneur Richard Taylor and designer Rick Englert, who built the house together in the early 2000s

Chosen location: Whithurst Park is the home of the entrepreneur Richard Taylor and designer Rick Englert, who built the house together in the early 2000s

Old school: The four-bedroom property features stunning vintage interiors, including four-poster beds, baroque decor and a luxurious marble bathroom

Old school: The four-bedroom property features stunning vintage interiors, including four-poster beds, baroque decor and a luxurious marble bathroom

Country living: Stealing the show however are the property's grounds, spreading across a huge 100 acres and boasting a lake, rolling driveway and array of mazed gardens

Country living: Stealing the show however are the property’s grounds, spreading across a huge 100 acres and boasting a lake, rolling driveway and array of mazed gardens

Gorgeous: The expansive grounds make for the picture-perfect wedding venue

Gorgeous: The expansive grounds make for the picture-perfect wedding venue

Spotted: After helping set up for the afternoon, Millie's parents were spotted leaving by car - seemingly confirming rumours that she and Hugo will tie the knot on Saturday

Spotted: After helping set up for the afternoon, Millie’s parents were spotted leaving by car – seemingly confirming rumours that she and Hugo will tie the knot on Saturday

All hands on deck: A number of other family members and friends were seen sorting out the venue in the sunshine

All hands on deck: A number of other family members and friends were seen sorting out the venue in the sunshine

Exploring: Others were spotted investigating the stunning property

Exploring: Others were spotted investigating the stunning property

Ready to go: Vans and cars belonging to the caterers and suppliers were parked at the venue all day as they got to work

Ready to go: Vans and cars belonging to the caterers and suppliers were parked at the venue all day as they got to work

Keen to ease the nerves for her big day, Millie was seen indulging in a luxurious hotel break and array of beauty treatments on Thursday.

The former reality star enjoyed a staycation at the luxury Bvlgari Hotel and Spa in Knightsbridge, and documented her evening on Instagram for her 1.3 million followers. 

After one of her daily workouts, the beauty-conscious star headed to Dr Frances Prenna Jones’ skincare clinic in Mayfair for a Light Therapy treatment which ‘uses pure visible red light, blue light andinfra red light to activate skin cells… to produce new collagen and elastin more efficiently.’

Wedding prep: Keen to ease the nerves for her big day, Millie was seen indulging in a luxurious hotel break and array of beauty treatments on Thursday

Wedding prep: Keen to ease the nerves for her big day, Millie was seen indulging in a luxurious hotel break and array of beauty treatments on Thursday

Skincare: The beauty-conscious star headed to Dr Frances Prenna Jones' skincare clinic in Mayfair for a Light Therapy treatment

Skincare: The beauty-conscious star headed to Dr Frances Prenna Jones’ skincare clinic in Mayfair for a Light Therapy treatment

From head to toe: It was a busy day on Friday as next up Millie headed back to her luxury hotel spa in Knightsbridge, London for a skin scrub

From head to toe: It was a busy day on Friday as next up Millie headed back to her luxury hotel spa in Knightsbridge, London for a skin scrub

The treatment smooths fine lines and wrinkles as well as helping with any acne, pigmentation or sun damage.

Not stopping there, Millie headed back to her hotel spa for a skin scrub before sharing a snap of herself relaxing in the spa’s private suite, which cost from £700 to hire.  

Millie and Hugo became engaged during a romantic trip to Greece in August last year, after one year of romance.

Working hard: The ex Made In Chelsea star has also been stepping up her workout regime in the run up to her big day

Working hard: The ex Made In Chelsea star has also been stepping up her workout regime in the run up to her big day

Camera ready: On Wednesday Millie posted another snap as she thanked a London dental clinic for her teeth whitening treatment

Camera ready: On Wednesday Millie posted another snap as she thanked a London dental clinic for her teeth whitening treatment

Bride to be: Millie celebrated her hen do with a weekend in the Cotswolds a months ago

Bride to be: Millie celebrated her hen do with a weekend in the Cotswolds a months ago

The wedding will herald Millie’s second marriage following her love affair with rapper Professor Green before splitting in 2016.

Millie and Hugo have known each other since they were 16 and enjoyed a fiery six-month relationship in 2011, during their time on Made In Chelsea.

Fellow E4 stars Caggie Dunlop and Rosie Fortescue are believed to be bridesmaids at the wedding, alongside her close pal Zara Martin.

Despite dating on and off for years, the star recently revealed it took maturity and a number of wrong relationships for her and Hugo to realise they could work.

Firm friends: Millie and Hugo have known each other since they were 16 and enjoyed a fiery six-month relationship in 2011, during their time on Made In Chelsea (pictured in July 2017) 

Firm friends: Millie and Hugo have known each other since they were 16 and enjoyed a fiery six-month relationship in 2011, during their time on Made In Chelsea (pictured in July 2017) 

She explained to The Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine of their reconciliation: ‘We were both older, we were both in different places. He was respectful and sensitive, and I felt completely comfortable in his company.’

Revealing that the pair share the same goals in life, she added: ‘We both want children in a few years’ time.

‘We’re open to the idea of living in Los Angeles for a while and we’re both so happy to be together again. He’s the man I want to be married to for life.’

The couple confirmed they had reconciled their romance in May 2016, shortly after Millie’s divorce from rapper Professor Green.

Back in the day: The couple confirmed they had reconciled their romance in May 2016, shortly after Millie's divorce from rapper Professor Green (pictured together in 2012) 

Back in the day: The couple confirmed they had reconciled their romance in May 2016, shortly after Millie’s divorce from rapper Professor Green (pictured together in 2012) 

 

 



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