He's over the Cloon! Happy George laughs and jokes with photographers as he spends final hours as a single man with Cindy Crawford and rumoured best man Rande Gerber

George Clooney looked typically serene on Saturday morning as he prepares to exchange vows with fiancee Amal Alamuddin.

Sporting a wide grin, George, 53, was in high spirits during an al fresco breakfast outside the Belmond Hotel Cipriani on Saturday morning ahead of his imminent marriage to human rights lawyer Amal.

The greying actor was joined by supermodel Cindy Crawford, 48, and her husband, 52-year-old businessman Rande Gerber after a boozy stag do the night before.

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He's over the Cloon: George was in high spirits as he enjoyed his finals hours as a single man in Venice on Saturday morning

George was seen laughing and smiling with his companions before he began to speak with a photographer nearby.

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In good company: The actor was joined by close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber - rumoured to be his best man - outside the palatial Belmond Hotel Cipriani 

Comical: George joked with photographers and pulled a series of humourous expressions over an al fresco breakfast with the married couple

George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin set to wed

Cheers! George raises another smile after joining supermodel Cindy and businessman Rande for morning coffee 

Plenty to smile about: The Oceans Eleven star will tie the knot with human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin on Monday 

The Hollywood star looked fresh-faced despite his late night out the night before which saw him spend his final night as a single man downing tequila shots and vintage red wine with his groomsmen.

During the meal the group were presented with thousands of pounds worth of vintage 2010 Sassicaia red wine, which costs up to £250 a bottle - a wedding present from restaurant owner Giovanni Fracassi.

His rumoured best man, Rande, had also brought several bottles of tequila, which the group enjoyed after their dinner at the exclusive eatery.

Let's go: George was full of smiles as he departed with a gift clutched in his left hand

Hilarious: The suave actor was in a chipper mood during his latest public appearance in Venice  

Let's talk: But he soon resumed his conversation with supermodel friend Cindy

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin arrive in Venice for wedding

George and his British fiancee, 36, won't officially tie the knot until the civil ceremony said to be hosted at the palatial 14th century Ca' Farsetti palazzo on Monday. The building houses Venice's town hall.   

The couple have already requested that guests do not bring mobile phones in a bid to prevent unauthorised pictures being leaked from the event.

A fierce bidding war has broken out among the world's biggest celebrity publications, who are all desperate to capture the moment that Oscar-winner Clooney finally says 'I do'.

It is understood that the US edition of fashion bible Vogue has all but secured the rights after bidding well in excess of £1million. 

That's all folks: He struck another comical pose as the group prepared to depart

Until next time: The actor leaves, gift in hand, as final preparations get underway ahead of his wedding to Amal on Monday 

Three's company: George, Cindy and Rande made an exit following their al fresco breakfast 

UNRIVALLED VIEWS OF THE LAGOON, MAJESTICS SUITES AND A VENETIAN INTERIOR DECORATED WITH LOCAL ARTIFACTS - A LOOK AT THE BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI

• Set at the far eastern tip of the Giudecca island, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani looks across the lagoon towards St Mark’s square.
• The five-star establishment proudly claims: ‘If Venice is a theatre, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani is the Royal Box’.
• It takes a four minute journey by private launch to arrive at the accommodation which offers picturesque views of the lagoon and gardens.
• Steeped in Venetian style, it is known for interiors decorated in exquisite local artifacts, classic cuisine with an innovative twist and the largest swimming pool in the city.
• The majestic Palladio & Dogaressa suites feature full-length windows that allow you to enjoy a breath-taking 180-degree view.
• The hotel offers guest the chance to be ‘pampered in the gardens where Casanova once wooed his lovers’ in their wellness centre which has a number of treatments and experience available.
• Belmond Hotel Capriani is also a popular location for wedding and honeymoons thanks to the opulent architecture and unique backdrop.

Back in 1989, George married actress Talia Balsam in a wedding officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator in Las Vegas. 

No doubt this time around, the nuptials will be a far more stylish affair, as it is understood US Vogue secured the rights after bidding well in excess of £1 million.

However, there are said to have been further negotiations for a British celebrity magazine to share the rights with a seven-figure offer being made.

Peace: U2 singer Bono flashed the peace sign to onlookers as he beganthe latest celebrity to arrive in Venice for the star-studded nuptials

Celebration of love: The rocker was joined by his beautiful wife, Ali Hewson,  who looked chic in an all-black ensemble

Helping hand: The pair were assisted onto their boat as they prepared to join the rest of the wedding party before Saturday night's celebrations kicked off

I'll drink to that: George spent his final night as a single man downing tequila shots and vintage red wine with his groomsmen

Helping hand: George was seen making his way out of Da Ivo restaurant as he prepared to join his fiance and her family at their hotel

Celebration: George Clooney, his rumoured best man Rande Gerber (centre)  and his groomsmen enjoy some fine liquor after dinner at the exclusive five-star Cipriani Hotel on the nearby island of Giudecci

Fire and Ice! She'll be wearing white on Saturday, but Amal Alamuddin opted for a red gown for a lavish dinner put on ahead of her and George Clooney's wedding

Stunning: The British human rights lawyer looked glamorous in a red and black gown featuring a waterfall skirt as she is helped onto a speed boat in Venice on Friday night

Any fee given to the couple will be donated to a charity of their choice. The couple have already requested that guests do not bring mobile phones in a bid to prevent unauthorised pictures being leaked from the event.

Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are expected to attend the high profile ceremony on Monday. 

George's actor cousin Miguel Ferrer, son of screen and singing legend Rosemary Clooney, was seen arriving with his wife Lori Weintraub on Friday, as was his Ocean's Thirteen co-star Ellen Barkin.  

Flower power couple: Matt Damon accompanies his stylish wife Luciana Barroso out of the venue on Friday night

Star-studded: Emily Blunt - who is joined by her husband John Krasinski - gets a helping hand as she climbed onto the boat

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Fashion: US Vogue editor was at the dinner and snagged an invite after her magazine landed the rights to their wedding photos

A BEAUTIFUL RUSTIC SETTING, EXQUISITE DELICACIES AND AN ILLUSTRIOUS REPUTATION - A LOOK INTO THE CELBERITY FAVOURITE, DA IVO

• The Da Ivo restaurant in Venice has been a favourite of the great and good of the showbusiness world since it opened in 1976. George Clooney has been a regular customer in recent years.
• Despite it's illustrious reputation, the intimate eatery shuns the extravagant atmosphere of its rival restaurants instead favouring a rustic setting.
• Guests are treated to a menu that features Tuscan and Venetian delicacies, with popular dishes including Smoked tuna-roe with beans, mussel soup, sautéed shellfish with lemon garlic white wine,
• tortellini stuffed with ricotta cheese, crayfish and artichoke risotto and stuffed veal medallions.
• Diners are also offered a signature dessert of strawberries with vinegar, pepper and sugar.
• The restaurant proudly tells customers on its menu: 'Whatever you desire, ask for it and we’ll do our best to satisfy you.'
• The wine list has about 150 offerings from Italy and France. Prices run from 30 Euros for the house wine to 7,000 Euros for the 1997 Pétrus.
• The 2001 Masseto is £3,500 and its 1999 vintage is £1,950.

What did the regulars say? Emily Blunt, Anna Wintour and Hollywood star Matt were all spotted enjoying a few drinks as they waited for the bride and groom to arrive at local eatery Da Ivo restaurant

The In crowd: Only a select few VIP guests have been invited to George's big day 

Deep in conversation: The star studded party seemed to be getting along famously inside the modest Italian restaurant

Look into my eyes: Glowing couple George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin couldn't take their eyes off each other when they sped through Venice, Italy, on Friday on taxi boats to their future wedding location