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Church? No, Charlotte's getting married in a castle

Charlotte Church has found a new venue for her wedding after police revealed her first choice, Castell Coch, is a hotspot for having sex in public.

The pregnant singer is trying desperately to keep the location top secret but we can reveal Charl and Gav have their heart set on Margam Country Park in Port Talbot, Wales for their nuptials.

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Wedding venue: Charlotte and Gavin will be wed at Margam County Park in Wales after their first choice venue, Castell Coch, was revealed to be a popular spot for having sex in public

The couple enjoyed a private tour of the estate a couple of weeks ago and are telling pals the tight security and picturesque sur roundings are exactly what they're looking for.

The pair are now looking at a Christmas or spring wedding - after she has the baby and the Rugby World Cup is over.

We were told: "Charlotte initially wanted to get married right away before her baby bump got too big for the wedding photos but Gavin was worried it would interfere with his training for the Rugby World Cup.

"He managed to persuade Charlotte that he will have more time to help with the arrangements after the tournament in October. And he said it would be better to have their big day after the birth in September."

The Welsh singer, 21, originally chose Cardiff 's 17th-century Castell Coch - which in Welsh means The Red Castle - for its beauty and proximity to her home, but was dismayed by police reports of explicit activities in the castle's vicinity.

A source said: "Charlotte was made aware of the dogging and had concerns. After speaking to Gavin they looked for a different venue."

The TV presenter has also joked about selling her photos to a glossy mag, saying: "I'd like to think if we got married it would be something truly meaningful for both of us.

"But if you're talking about a cool million quid each - f**k it, yeah. Don't be stupid, of course we would."

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