A COUPLE from the North-East are looking forward to sharing their wedding reception with a singing superstar.

Jessie J, whose songs include L.O.V.E. is performing at Durham County Cricket Club, in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on July 20.

Earlier that day, Sam Slater, 23, from Witton Gilbert, and Chris Taylor, 25, from Stanley, will be tying the knot at St Cuthbert’s Church in Durham.

While thousands of music fans are heading to the ground for the concert, their guests will be going to celebrate with the happy couple at the wedding reception.

Child minder Sam said: “We were so excited when we were told that our wedding entertainment was going to be a huge star and were even more shocked when we found out it was Jessie J. We couldn’t have hoped for anything more special.”

The 25-year-old judge of The Voice has already heard about the wedding and tweeted: “Can't wait to be part of Sam and Chris’s big day in Durham! It's going to be a really special gig and I am very excited about performing. Bring on the first dance!”

The couple’s first dance will actually be A Thousands Years by Christina Perri, but they will be able to see the show from their function room, which has a balcony overlooking the stadium, and may even meet the singer.

Sam added: “Durham County Cricket Club was our first choice for our wedding reception.

“It’s got the most amazing views and it’s just a great location. We knew there was going to be another event on the same night, but we didn’t imagine that it would be a pop concert. It’s really added something to make our day extra special, all our guests are so excited.”