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Published on September 21, 2007

The star went on to say that his 438-square-metre contemporary-style house stood next to a lake at the Prime Nature Villa estate. The Bt40-million price tag does not include the cost of interior decoration, which will be completed by mid November, ready for the couple to move in. Paradorn promised to invite the press to his house-warming party

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As a perfect husband to be, Paradorn said he had left it up to Natalie to decorate the four-bedroom and four-bathroom house as she pleased. However, he said, the house would be decorated in earth tones and will be equipped with a Jacuzzi and a gym. He said he had also bought the 240-sqm behind the house to build a swimming pool and garage.

Paradorn said that though they initially intended to move to Pattaya, they changed their minds when they saw this house. It had such good atmosphere and was so accessible, he explained. He said they were going ahead with their plans to a sporting complex in Pattaya

He went on to explain that preparations for the wedding were nearly 70 per cent complete, and that the invitation cards were in the process of being printed. Revealing that guests at their wedding included tennis players Tommy Haas and Nicolas Kiefer, Paradon he reserved the right to prohibit reporters from the reception because he did not want senior guests to be disturbed.

He said he would also be inviting other tennis aces during the Thailand Open matches.

The wedding would comprise of a traditional ceremony in the morning attended only by senior guests and close friends, and an interview-and-photo session with the media at 4pm. The reception will be invites only, he added.

Paradon said publications wishing to carry the news the next day would be sent wedding pictures, while magazines that worked on a later deadline would be sent the photos later.

Natalie said that she was excited about her wedding and that she loved her new home because it was surrounded by nature. She added that her only preparation for the wedding was staying healthy by eating good food and exercising. She also said that she had four dresses planned for the day - one for the morning ceremony, one for the press conferences, one for the reception and another to dance in.

The press conference, with Suttipong "Heart" Tadpitakkul presiding as master of ceremonies, was held yesterday at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel from 10.30am to noon. Singer Paiboon "Pun" Kietkhiewkaew sang "Home" in dedication to the couple prior to the press conference.

Mayuree Sukyingcharoenwong

The Nation