England skipper's budget wedding advice

John Terry's wedding at Blenheim Palace this week will be one of THE events of the year.

After quaffing Champagne at the nuptials this Friday, the England captain's teammates and their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) have been advised to retire for a luxurious night's kip, at the budget Peartree Travelodge.

Billed as one of the year's top celebrity weddings, England and Chelsea star Terry, 26, and fiancee Toni Poole, 24, will tie the knot in front of a host of Premiership footballers.

As well as his fellow Chelsea stars, many of the England team are expected to attend, along with stars from the world of music and showbusiness.

The bash at the Woodstock palace, which is believed to be costing £500,000, will reportedly net the couple £1m from an exclusive deal with OK! Magazine.

But while the guest list is A List and the wedding list is at Harrods, the couple's suggested accommodation on their invitations for anyone wanting to bed the night down in Oxfordshire is a room at the nearby Travelodge.

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It appears that many of them have taken the advice, because Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed says the hotel is almost full for that night.

However, discretion is everything in the hotel world, so Ms Ahmed was unable to say which of the Terry party would be laying their heads down to recover from the celebrations.

Ms Ahmed added: "Travelodge is a popular choice for wedding guests travelling afar, which is probably why John Terry and Toni Poole have selected us for their wedding guests.

"It's just four miles away from Blenheim Palace, so there is no excuse for anyone turning up late for the wedding."

Travelodge welcomes 1.7 million guests every year nationally and has a reputation for clean, no-fuss and inexpensive accommodation.

As well as en-suite facilities in all rooms, any Premniership millionaire will find complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and a colour TV.

The car park has 197 free spaces, so there will be plenty of room for the odd Ferrari or Baby Bentley.

If guests leave the wedding feeling peckish, they can always pop into the Pear Tree's Burger King, or sign up for the Travelodge "Early Bird Breakfast", which includes a complimentary newspaper with all the footie results for just £4.45.

It's not clear whether the bride and groom will be joining their guests at the Travelodge this Friday, although Ms Ahmed said there are still a few rooms available.

However, that is unlikely, as Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has given them free use of his £72m yacht for their honeymoon.