Lampard & Bleakley Tipped To Marry In Ireland

(25 January 2012) Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard might be considering a move to LA Galaxy but there’s one small matter to get out of the way first – his wedding to Christine Bleakley.

The Blues star and his Dancing On Ice host fiancé are planning to tie the knot this summer and already rumours are rife about what country the pair will choose to host their nuptials and what venue the lavish reception will be in.

Bookies Paddy Power today made Dromoland Castle in County Clare their 6/4 favourite to welcome the loved up pair amid whispers that the 177 year-old luxury hotel was on their wish list, followed by Castle Leslie at 5/1, Adare Manor at 6/1 and Luttrellstown Castle, who hit headlines in 1999 when it hosted David and Victoria Beckham’s showbiz wedding, at 6/1.

It’s odds-on at 2/5 that Christine, who grew up in Newry County Down, opts for Ireland over London or LA as her preferred country.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “Ireland has hosted many a celebrity wedding with the Beckham’s being one of the most famous examples and with Christine being an Irish cailin it’s only right that the Emerald Isle might be top of her wish list!”

Where will Christine & Frank marry?

• 6/4 Dromoland Castle
• 5/1 Castle Leslie
• 6/1 Adare Manor
• 6/1 Luttrellstown Castle
• 10/1 Thomas Prior Hall
• 12/1 Kilronan Castle
• 12/1 Belfast Castle
• 12/1 Crom Castle
• 16/1 Muckross Park
• 16/1 Castle Gurteen
• 16/1 Gosford Castle
• 33/1 Clontarf Castle
• 33/1 Slane
• 500/1 Red Cow Moran Hotel

Will Christine & Frank marry in Ireland?

• 2/5 Yes
• 7/4 No