Geri Halliwell enjoyed a girlie get together on Friday night ahead of her impending wedding to Christian Horner. The former Spice Girl will reportedly tie the knot this week, and as the countdown to her nuptials got underway, headed out for her hen do with eight close friends and family members in London.Geri, 42, and her party celebrated at a private dining club in the capital, at a bash organised by her sister Natalie, who had also baked a chocolate cake for the occasion decorated with M&Ms and Kitkats. "Geri had a lovely night with close friends and family – people she totally trusts, is comfortable with and has known for years," an insider told the Sunday Mirror. "She can't wait to walk down the aisle now. It was very personal."
Geri Halliwell celebrated her hen do on Friday ahead of her wedding to Christian Horner
Geri and Christian, boss of the Red Bull Formula One team, will reportedly tie the knot on Friday at West London venue Syon House in – the home of the Duke of Northumberland – although there are reports the location will instead be a stately country home.The bride is believed to have chosen a gown by Sarah Burton, the designer who created the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress. Her sister Natalie will be maid-of-honour, and will wear a design by Nicki Macfarlane, who also created bridesmaid dresses for Prince William and Kate.
The star was also treated to a chocolate cake baked by her sister Natalie
"Geri loves her family and has made sure they have pride of place on the big day," a source told the newspaper.Geri and Christian have been dating since March 2014, although they have known each other since 2009, and announced their engagement in November with a small and discreet notice in The Times. It is the third time Geri has been engaged, but the first time she has married.
Geri and Christian announced their engagement in November 2014
Both she and Christian have children from previous relationships; she has an eight-year-old daughter Bluebell, and he has a one-year-old daughter Olivia.
