Jamie Vardy's mother goes to WORK while her son gets married: England star's mum leaves home - as Louis Tomlinson leads guests arriving at Leicester hero's wedding 

As her son Jamie was preparing to tie the knot in a storybook wedding, Lisa Vardy was seen leaving her home for another day at work.

Lisa and her husband Phil — who has raised the footballer since he was a baby — do not approve of their son's choice of wife, former nightclub promotions worker Becky Nicholson, 34. Rather than celebrate the union, the couple have chosen to stay away, along with Jamie's grandparents.

Indeed, today appeared to be little different to any other for Lisa, who looked sullen as she climbed into her car and drove off from her Sheffield home shortly after 8am this morning.

Hours later, stars including One Direction heart-throb Louis Tomlinson, arrived to witness Vardy say his vows at the picture-perfect Peckforton Castle, in rural Cheshire - just two hours' drive away.

Missing out: Jamie Vardy's mother Lisa was seen leaving her house in Sheffield as her son was preparing to tie the knot. Lisa and her husband Phil do not approve of their son's choice of wife, Becky Nicholson

Scoring on the rebound: Becky with fiance Vardy, left, and showing off what might be underneath her dress

A-list arrivals: One Direction heart-throb Louis Tomlinson, centre, arrives at the Cheshire castle this afternoon

Lisa said recently: 'I'll never say anything about my son, good or bad. I'm not bothered. I get up, go to work and look after my family. I'll not go to the fancy wedding.' 

Stepfather Phil said the row has been going on ever since Miss Nicholson 'came on the scene'. 'I don't have anything directly to do with my son any more. It's a shame and very sad,' he said.

Grandfather Gerald Clewes, 74, has said previously that it was 'that woman' who had come between the 29-year-old footballer and his mother.  

It is thought that none of them have even met Vardy's daughter, Sofia, by Becky, who was born in December 2014.

Vardy's other daughter, by ex-girlfriend Emma Daggett, has reportedly been banned from attending the ceremony by her mother.

However Becky's family, including her two children from two previous relationships, are believed to have been out in force at today's wedding - alongside a number of famous faces. 

Support: Leicester City captain Wes Morgan was seen driving into the venue ahead of the ceremony today

Glittering performances: Rapper Tinchy Stryder was seen filming the paparazzi as he pulled in to the venue

Team favourite: Kasabian guitarist Sergio Pizzorno arrived just five minutes before the scheduled start time

Singer Sam Bailey, winner of the 10th season of the X Factor, and rapper Tinchy Stryder, are thought to be on the entertainment bill for tonight's festivities. 

Kasabian guitarist Sergio Pizzorno, an avid Leicester City fan, also made the cut, arriving just minutes before the scheduled 2pm start time.  

Meanwhile One Direction star Louis Tomlinson - who is said to be in line to play Vardy in a Hollywood biopic - pulled up to the venue in a chauffeur-driven car. 

It is thought Vardy, Becky and the best man, ex-Leicester team-mate David Nugent, stayed at Peckforton Castle overnight.

After postponing his wedding three times due to footballing commitments, Vardy was given special leave by England manager Roy Hodgson to hold the wedding today. 

X Factor star: Sam Bailey smiled as she arrived at the venue. She is among the singers set to perform

Team-mate: Leicester City footballer Marcin Wasilewski arrives at Peckforton Castle with his partner

Dressed to impress: Footballer Jeff Schlupp, who plays alongside Vardy at Leicester City, arriving today

But while Hodgson warned Vardy he faces a public 'battering' if he overindulges, the arrival of a car packed with alcohol suggests the couple do not want their guests' glasses to ever be empty.

Hodgson has said the rest of the England team could not attend because of training commitments, although Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater has dispensation to pop in to the service.

Sheffield United striker Conor Sammon was joined by a female friend as he drove through the gates. Both had their formal wear draped across the back seat, ready for a quick change. 

Leicester City captain Wes Morgan was better organised, already dressed in a smart suit. 

Team-mate Marcin Wasilewski also looked ready to celebrate as he arrived in the back of a red car, accompanied by an attractive blonde.  

Ready for a big night: A Volkswagen packed with alcohol was seen arriving at the castle earlier today

Storybook wedding: The entrance to Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire, where the ceremony is taking place

Supplies: A delivery van was seen arriving at the castle in rural Cheshire, where Vardy is tying the knot 

Another group of Leicester City players are thought to have shared a Mercedes to the event, although blacked-out windows mean only right-back Danny Simpson was visible in the back. 

One A-list guest skipped the photographers touched down inside the castle walls in a helicopter printed with the Harrods Aviation signage, although it was unclear who was on board. 

As is perhaps customary when a high-profile footballer makes it official with a WAG, Hello! magazine is in attendance, with its sizeable chequebook and security retinue. 

Peckforton Castle near Tarporley bills itself as 'an enchanting hotel in the heart of Cheshire'.

It offers 48 individually designed bedrooms 'blending luxury and contemporary decor', with its grounds containing red sandstone walls, marble floors, vaulted dining rooms and open fires. 

However any honeymoon plans have been put on hold, as Vardy hopes for a call-up to the European Championships in France this summer. 

Family: Jamie Vardy and fiancee Rebekah Nicholson with daughter Sofia at the Premier League celebrations

Stunning: The historic venue, pictured, will host the couple and their family and friends this afternoon