Claudia hires 'da man'

Claudia Schiffer has arrived back in London from Spain to begin final preparations for her wedding, as Hollywood's top security man took his own vows to make sure it all stayed secret.

The 31-year-old model has hired Gavin de Becker to guarantee her privacy when she marries film producer Matthew Vaughn, 30, on Saturday.

Mr de Becker is famously referred to in celebrity circles as "da man" for the extraordinary lengths to which he will go to protect clients.

The couple have reportedly paid tens of thousands of pounds to fly in his team of bodyguards to keep the paparazzi and celebrityspotters away from their £5 million Suffolk house where they will host their reception.

Mr de Becker is planning his usual military-style operation where security will be so tight that guards are expected to search each guest. Heat sensors capable of detecting movement outside Coldham Hall are also being installed.

Mr de Becker's tactic is to issue wedding guests with cards detailing instructions on where to go. An insider said: "What he will do is send out cards and tell guests to ring a mobile phone number for instructions. They will then be told to go somewhere for further details."

Schiffer is planning a football match the morning after the wedding. A plate-smashing ceremony and an Eighties disco have also been organised to entertain guests including Madonna, Guy Ritchie and Sir Elton John.