Talk about improving with age! Nancy Shevell is unrecognisable in her high school yearbook photo from 1977

By Daily Mail Reporter


During her wedding to one of the world's most famous men this weekend, many remarked that they couldn't believe that Nancy Shevell was 51 years old.

But they will now be wondering whether she is the same woman seen in this yearbook photograph taken 34 years ago.

Because Nancy Shevell is proof that some of us do improve with age - and in her case, for the better.

From high school to the high life: Nancy Shevell, who became Lady McCartney this weekend, is unrecognisable in her yearbook photo from 1977

A black-and-white photograph of Lady McCartney surfaced today, just days after she married Sir Paul in London, and shows the heiress aged just 18.

The photo was taken from Nancy's yearbook as she graduated from high school in Edison, New Jersey in 1977.

And it shows that the New Yorker has not only improved with age, but has possibly had cosmetic surgery to straighten her nose.

Can this be the same woman? Nancy, seen here at her wedding to Sir Paul on Sunday, appears to have had her nose and teeth straightened

Nancy also appears to have had her teeth straightened and possibly veneered, giving her the dazzling smile she flashes today.

She was something of an adrenaline-junkie at high school with her yearbook listing her interests as skiing and flying.

She graduated and was accepted at Arizona State University, where she majored in transportation, and was the only woman to do so at the time.

It was also where she met her ex-husband, attorney Bruce Blakeman, with whom she has a son, Arlen, 19.

The happy couple: Sir Paul and his new Lady leave Marylebone Town Hall after their low-key wedding on Sunday

She is a member of the board of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority as well as vice president of a family-owned transportation conglomerate which owns New England Motor Freight

Nancy married Sir Paul, 69, in front of just 30 guests at Marylebone Register Office where Sir Paul married Linda in March 1969, on Sunday.

The couple, who have a combined fortune of £700million, then hosted a reception in a huge marquee in the garden of his £8million St John’s Wood mansion.

Tired, you two? Sir Paul and Lady Nancy leave their home yesterday after their wedding reception went on until the small hours of Monday morning


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Introducing Lady McCartney! Nancy and Sir Paul can't stop smiling as they emerge as husband and wife

By Sarah Fitzmaurice and Lara Gould And Steve Farrell


Man and wife: Sir Paul McCartney and his new wife Nancy Shevell wed in an intimate ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall today

While she might have looked excited on the way to wed Sir Paul McCartney, Nancy Shevell emerged holding hands with her new husband displaying a look of pure delight.

As she left Marylebone Register Office as Lady McCartney, Nancy couldn't keep the smile off her face as she beamed alongside Paul.

The couple were greeted on the steps of the building by friends and family who covered the newlyweds in rose petals.

Husband and wife: Sir Paul McCartney and new wife Nancy Shevell leaving the Marylebone Register Office

And the Beatles singer and songwriter looked equally as ecstatic as they waved to the crowds of fans and well wishers.

The pair got into a car with Paul's daughter Beatrice who had acted as bridesmaid and made their way to their North London home for the reception.

Sir Paul and Nancy, 51, became man and wife in front of just 30 guests at Marylebone Register Office.

We did it! The couple emerge as friends and family throw rose petals into the air

First glimpse and back at home: The couple seen as they emerged as man and wife for the first time, and seen back at home ahead of their reception

Showing off: Sir Paul McCartney showed off his gold wedding band as he and Nancy headed into the marquee at their London home

Ahead of the nuptials and with her groom by her side Nancy, who was wearing an ivory flower in her hair, had looked happy and relaxed as they got in the car.

The former Beatle was seen acting the perfect gentleman offering his wife-to-be a helping hand as they got into the car.

'I do': Couple pose in official wedding snap taken by Paul's photographer daughter Mary McCartney

As they arrived at the venue, the couple posed together and waved at fans.

Nancy had opted for a demure ivory knee-length gown, thought to be designed by Paul's daughter Stella, which boasted button detail down the front and on the sleeves.

Happy couple: The pair looked relaxed as they arrived ahead of their wedding

Beautiful bride: Nancy Shevell and Sir Paul McCartney were seen leaving their house in St Johns Wood heading to Marylebone registry office

Dashing groom: Sir Paul McCatney was seen offering a helping hand to his bride as they got into the car heading to their wedding

The bride was carrying a simple bouquet of mixed coloured roses while Sir Paul wore a smart navy suit and a light blue tie.

As the couple made their way up the steps Nancy turned around to the crowd and beamed, showing her delight at the day.

The pair were met at the top of the steps by Paul's daughter Beatrice, who took on the role as flower girl.

Ready as ever: The couple were all smiles as they made their way into the register office

Intimate wedding: The couple decided to wed in front of just thirty guests and Paul's Beatles band member Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara wave to fans outside the wedding

Reception: The couple are having their reception in a marquee outside their North London home

The eight year old, whose mother is McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills, looked gorgeous in a pretty dress, a rose pink coat ballet slippers and a floral headdress.

Earlier today the couple indulged in a pre-wedding workout and were seen leaving a gym together.

Sir Paul is set to perform a new song as a gift to his new wife at his wedding reception at their home later today.

The former Beatle will unveil the song at the reception on what would have been John Lennon's 71st birthday.

Not long to go! Sir Paul McCartney and fiance Nancy Shevell were seen leaving their house in St Johns Wood, north London, for an early morning work out before they became Sir and Lady McCartney


He will also sing ­the iconic Let It Be, which he wrote for the Beatles, and Let Me Roll It, which he wrote for his band Paul McCartney & Wings, reported the Daily Record.

He apparently sang Let It Be to Nancy during one of their first holidays together in Morocco three years ago.

The second song was picked because it is American heiress Nancy’s favourite and contains the lyric: 'You gave me loving in the palm of my hand.'

Returning home: Paul and his new wife Nancy arrive at their north London home following their wedding at Westminster Registry Office

The couple, who boast a combined fortune of £700 million, decided to marry in front of just 30 guests at Marylebone Register Office where Sir Paul married Linda in March 1969.

Instead of spending the morning getting hair and makeup done, Nancy took her fiance to the gym for an early morning work out at the gym ahead of their nuptials.

The pair looked relaxed and sporty in matching dark tracksuits.

Ready? The couple, who boast a combined fortune of £700million, will marry in a low-key ceremony in front of just 30 guests


Sources close to the star also say Sir Paul will also lovingly refer to Linda – mother of three of his grown-up children – who died from breast cancer in 1998.

But there will be no mention of his second wife, Heather Mills, whom he divorced acrimoniously in 2008, despite their daughter Beatrice, seven, acting as bridesmaid.

Yesterday, Paul and Nancy, 51, who is Jewish, visited the Liberal Jewish Synagogue near his home in St John's Wood, to mark Yom Kippur.

The couple left the singer's home in a chauffeur-driven Lexus just before 5pm, with Sir Paul winding down his window to say: 'Hi guys. Thanks for coming. We're looking forward to it. See you guys.'

The waiting crowd: Beatles fans and members of the media waited outside the Marylebone registry office before the couple's wedding ceremony

Already gathering: A Beatles fan showed her tattoos to the media as she waited outside the registry office

Third time lucky: Sir Paul says hello to his well wishers

The service was conducted by Superintendent Registrar Alison Cathcart and cost £1,540.

The couple were thought to have exchanged rings from Los Angeles jeweller Neil Lane and back at his home Sir Paul showed off his simple gold band.

Yesterday, final preparations were getting under way at the house before the arrival of guests who are expected to include Sir Paul's five children – adopted eldest daughter Heather from Linda's first marriage, photographer Mary, fashion designer Stella, son James, and youngest daughter Beatrice.



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Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell wave to the crowds as they prepare to wed

By Lara Gould And Steve Farrell


All you need is love: Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell wave to fans the day before they are due to wed


Sir Paul McCartney will pay tribute to his late wife Linda in an emotional speech when he marries for the third time today, to American heiress Nancy Shevell.

Sources close to the former Beatle said that, during the wedding reception at his London home, he would refer lovingly to Linda – mother of three of his grown-up children – who died from breast cancer in 1998.

But there will be no mention of his second wife, Heather Mills, whom he divorced acrimoniously in 2008, despite their daughter Beatrice, seven, acting as bridesmaid.

Third time lucky: Sir Paul says hello to his well wishers

Yesterday 69-year-old Sir Paul and 51-year-old Miss Shevell, who is Jewish, visited the Liberal Jewish Synagogue near his home in

St John's Wood, North-West London, to mark Yom Kippur.

The couple left the singer's home in a chauffeur-driven Lexus just before 5pm, with Sir Paul winding down his window to say: 'Hi guys. Thanks for coming. We're looking forward to it. See you guys.'

Today the couple, who boast a combined fortune of £700 million, will marry in a low-key ceremony in front of just 30 guests at Marylebone Register Office – where Sir Paul married Linda in March 1969.

A spokesman at Marylebone Town Hall confirmed just one service will take place there today, while a source added: 'You wouldn't be far wrong to assume the whole venue has been booked.' The service, to be conducted by Superintendent Registrar Alison Cathcart, will cost £1,540.

Deliveries: Wedding preparations at Paul McCartney's house in St Johns Wood

Fan favourite: Macca waves and signs autographs from his car

The couple are expected to exchange rings from Los Angeles jeweller Neil Lane, before returning to Sir Paul's home for the reception.

Yesterday, final preparations were getting under way at the house before the arrival of guests who are expected to include Sir Paul's five children – adopted eldest daughter Heather from Linda's first mar¬riage, photographer Mary, fashion designer Stella, son James, and youngest daughter Beatrice.

A marquee had been erected on the drive of the three-storey detached property, which is hidden from the street by a 6ft wall, while an awning had been erected on the pavement at the gates to the property.

The happy couple: Sir Paul and fiancee Nancy outside their London home

Moving day: Temporary furniture is delivered to the north London home of former Beatle Paul McCartney

Reception: A fridge is loaded with champagne for the wedding

Two van loads of flowers, including pastel coloured roses and white hydrangeas, were delivered and bottles of champagne could be seen in a fridge next to the marquee, while more vans delivered furniture including around 100 steel chairs and ten drinks tables with mirrored glass surfaces.

The proceedings are in stark contrast to the £1.5 million Sir Paul spent on his wedding to Heather Mills in 2003 in front of 300 guests at Castle Leslie in Ireland. That was followed by an elaborate reception which included a vegetarian banquet.

Then, Sir Paul was reported to have spent tens of thousands of pounds on 300 bottles of vintage Cristal and Laurent Perrier, costing £180 a time.

But yesterday, fridges were being loaded with a far cheaper option – non-vintage Dumangin Grande Reserve champagne costing £26.50 a bottle. The brand is little-known in the UK but was described by one critic last year as 'delicious, rare and delectable' and 'good value for money'.

Seating arrangements: Chairs are delivered for the guests

Musical chairs: Seating for the reception is delivered to the house

Fresh as a daisy: Flowers are ready to be placed at the reception

The venue: Marylebone Town Hall in London where Paul McCartney will Marry Nancy Shevell on Sunday

Workmen carrying tools including a spirit level arrived at the property in a van from the firm Momart, which specialises in transporting fine art. One said they had been asked to hang paintings, including works by Picasso and some of Sir Paul's own work.

After the celebrations the newlyweds are expected to fly to America to mark their nuptials with a second gathering at the Hamptons, the exclusive seaside enclave two hours from New York where they both own homes.

The move mirrors Sir Paul's wedding to Linda in 1969 when they flew to New York to visit her family.

Miss Shevell, a family friend of Sir Paul and Linda, is vice president of her family's transport firm and has a 19-year-old son, Arlen, from her 24-year marriage to first husband Bruce Blakeman.

Memories: Paul McCartney leaving Marylebone Registry Office after marrying Linda Eastman

Over: Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills outside Castle Leslie, in Glaslough, County Monaghan, Ireland, ahead of their marriage in 2002


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