Nearly ready? Pippa Middleton's fiance James Matthews pops out for a spot of last-minute shoe shopping before the big day on Saturday

  • Groom-to-be was seen wearing a pair of trainers to help him run around London
  • The hedge fund boss, 41, was seen carrying two high-end black shopping bags
  • The couple have also hired out a £100,000 glass marquee for the plush event 

As the excited couple begin the mad dash to finalise the little details before their big day, Pippa Middleton's fiance James Matthews has been seen popping out for a spot of last-minute shoe shopping.

Pippa has already been spotted making arrangements before Saturday's wedding but this is the first time James has been pictured getting ready for the event.

The busy-looking groom-to-be was seen wearing a white shirt, black trousers and a pair of trainers to help him run around central London yesterday.

Pippa Middleton's fiance James Matthews has been seen popping out for a spot of last-minute shoe shopping

Pippa Middleton's fiance James Matthews has been seen popping out for a spot of last-minute shoe shopping

The busy-looking groom-to-be was seen wearing a white shirt, black trousers and a pair of trainers to help him run around central London yesterday

The busy-looking groom-to-be was seen wearing a white shirt, black trousers and a pair of trainers to help him run around central London yesterday

The multi-millionaire hedge fund boss, 41, was seen carrying a rucksack and two high-end black shopping bags from the exclusive shoe-maker Edward Green, where formal shoes start from £900.

Pippa and James appear to be sparing no expense for their Berkshire nuptials. 

They have reportedly organised a World War Two Spitfire to perform a vintage air display above the reception at the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, following the ceremony at nearby St Mark's Church.

Pippa's parents Carole and Michael are organising the reception and are said to have apologised to neighbours about the ‘inconvenience’.

The World War Two aircraft will fly over the reception at the Middleton's Bucklebury home, pictured, where a £100,000 glass marquee has been erected 

The World War Two aircraft will fly over the reception at the Middleton's Bucklebury home, pictured, where a £100,000 glass marquee has been erected 

What is Edward Green? 

The Edward Green shoe brand was founded in 1890 in Northampton.

Edward Green learned the craft of making shoes when he was 12 as an apprentice, eventually opening his own workshop.

The brand gained notoriety in the 1930s when it became the primary manufacturer of boots for the British Army.

They now sell expensive footwear, with shoes selling for more than £1,000.  

The couple have also hired out a £100,000 glass marquee for the plush event to guard against any potential bad weather.

And they have also splashed out on luxury temporary bathrooms complete with oak fittings, porcelain basins, spot lighting and full-length mirrors, while the toilets are fitted with vacuum flushes, which work like those on a plane and are eco-friendly.

With just days to go before the big day, the posh portable toilets were delivered by lorry to the Middletons’ £5 million family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire yesterday.

One industry insider estimated the cost of the loos could easily top £6,000.

The huge glass marquee was shipped from Belgium and set up in the Middletons’ garden to host their wedding breakfast and evening festivities.

Pippa, pictured, has been spotted getting spa treatments ahead of the big day, while garment bags have also been seen being delivered to her £17million Chelsea home

Pippa, pictured, has been spotted getting spa treatments ahead of the big day, while garment bags have also been seen being delivered to her £17million Chelsea home

Deliveries were spotted arriving at Pippa Middleton's house ahead of her wedding on Saturday

Deliveries were spotted arriving at Pippa Middleton's house ahead of her wedding on Saturday

Meanwhile in London several garment bags – possibly containing bridesmaids’ outfits or even Miss Middleton’s hotly anticipated wedding dress – arrived at the £17 million Chelsea mansion she shares with Mr Matthews.

Although there will be 100 or so guests at St Mark's Church in the nearby village of Englefield for the ceremony, more than 300 are expected back at Middleton manor to dance the night away.

Sources have told the Mail that Pippa’s father is tearing his hair out at the complexity of the arrangements. ‘But he is hugely excited by everything, particularly in giving his youngest daughter away,’ they added.

Mr Matthews has been pictured out running with his dogs as he makes final preparations for the nuptials 

Mr Matthews has been pictured out running with his dogs as he makes final preparations for the nuptials 

The groom-to-be was wearing sportswear and a rucksack as he walked his dogs 

The groom-to-be was wearing sportswear and a rucksack as he walked his dogs 

The hedge-fund manager had to wave an apology at the woman as he walked his dogs

The hedge-fund manager had to wave an apology at the woman as he walked his dogs

Although the Middletons maintain the wedding is a private family event, the eyes of the world will be upon it as it is being attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry with his girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle.

Pippa’s niece and nephew will also take a starring role – Princess Charlotte, two, will be a bridesmaid while three-year-old Prince George will be a page boy. 

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