Bride-to-be Tamara Ecclestone's sister Petra jets into London to party ahead of nuptials

She's set to walk down the aisle in the South Of France in just a few days time.

So no wonder Tamara Ecclestone was relived to have her sister and bridesmaid Petra by her side in the run-up to her big day.

The two sisters and their respective men took time out of the wedding preparations to attend the Ormeley Dinner in London on Thursday night.

Can you feel the excitement: Tamara Ecclestone and her fiance Jay Rutland arrive at the Ormeley Dinner in St James, London

Can you feel the excitement: Tamara Ecclestone and her fiance Jay Rutland arrive at the Ormeley Dinner in St James, London

Pretty in pink: New mother Petra Ecclestone and her husband James Stunt have flown in from Los Angeles

Pretty in pink: New mother Petra Ecclestone and her husband James Stunt have flown in from Los Angeles

Bride-to-be Tamara, 28, looked stunning in a shimmering pale pink dress with her brunette locks styled in soft waves as she arrived at Bridgewater House with fiance Jay Rutland.

Her little sister Petra, 24, also went for a similar shade in a flowing dress with sheer skirt.

Petra and her husband James, 30, had flown in from Los Angeles ahead of the nuptials in the South of France next week.

 
 

Similar: Did the two Ecclestone sisters decide to complement each other's dresses?

Glad to be home? Petra and James have flown into London from Los Angeles, where they have been living for the past two years

Glad to be home? Petra and James have flown into London from Los Angeles, where they have been living for the past two years

Clearly thrilled to have her sister in Europe, Tamara tweeted: 'Reunited at last missed you b**ch.'

The two couples were just a handful of the stars in attendance at the dinner, which raises money for environmental and conservation charities.

The guest of honour at the party, organised and hosted by Damian Aspinall, Zac Goldsmith and Trudie Styler, was Princes Charles.

By royal appointment: Prince Charles arrives at the dinner

By royal appointment: Prince Charles arrives at the dinner

Popular colour: Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece had also opted for pale pink, as she arrived with her husband Crown Prince Pavlos

Popular colour: Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece had also opted for pale pink, as she arrived with her husband Crown Prince Pavlos

Coldplay singer Chris Martin was rumoured to be performing at the dinner, which aimed to double the £2.8 million raised by the last two Ormeley Dinners.

Also in attendance were Greek royals Crown Prince Pavlos and his wife Crown Princess Marie-Chantal.

Liz Hurley's ex-husband Arun Nayar arrived with his girlfriend Kimberly Johnson.

Happy: Stephen Fry attended the dinner following his revelations that he attempted suicide last year

Happy: Stephen Fry attended the dinner following his revelations that he attempted suicide last year

That's a bit racy! Arun Nayar's girlfriend Kimberly Johnson wore a black dress with sheer lace side panel

That's a bit racy! Arun Nayar's girlfriend Kimberly Johnson wore a black dress with sheer lace side panel

Despite the royal guests, Kimberly went for a rather risque look in a black dress with sheer lace side panel.

Tamara and Jay's night out comes ahead of a three-day party on the south coast of France, which is expected to kick off with an engagement party on Sunday.

It is believed they will marry at the luxurious Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat on Monday.

Glowing: Model Caprice showed off her bump in a flowing maxi dress as she arrived with boyfriend Ty Comfort

Glowing: Model Caprice showed off her bump in a flowing maxi dress as she arrived with boyfriend Ty Comfort

Tamara has reportedly booked out all 73 rooms of the five-star hotel, one of the most luxurious in the French Riviera, at a cost of £600,000.

It is thought she has offered Sir Elton John £1million plus expenses to perform, with Lionel Ritchie, and DJ Calvin Harris also expected to provide entertainment.

The pair will be joined by 150 of their closest friends, with guests thought to include Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, their mother Sarah Ferguson, and American socialite Paris Hilton.

 
 

Pins on parade: Jemima Khan shows off her legs in a black mullet dress

 
 

Glam: Socialite Heather Kerzner in pink, while heiress Camilla Al Fayed wore a black sheer number

It is believed many will be flown in by private jet from Farnborough Airport in Hampshire on Sunday.

Tamara's billionaire father Bernie is expected to foot the bill for the multi-million pound wedding, which comes two years after he forked out £12million for her younger sister Petra's Italian nuptials to James Stunt.

Tamara and Jay announced their engagement in February after a few weeks of dating.

In April she was spotted going to a dress fitting at Vera Wang in New York City - the same designer who Petra used for her wedding.

 

Red carpet arrival: Prince Charles talks to hostess Trudie Styler

 
 

Coupled up: Ben Goldsmith with his girlfriend Jemima Jones (left) and Galen and Hilary Weston

Baby on board: The Californian model is thought to be about five months pregnant

Baby on board: The Californian model is thought to be about five months pregnant

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