Well, she is the bride-to-be! Kym Marsh laps up the sun on Marbella hen do as she stands out in matching striped kaftan and bikini ~ star world news

By Holly Thomas and Kimberley Dadds

It's one of the most memorable trips of her life so she's naturally ensuring all eyes on her this weekend.
And Kym Marsh managed to do just that as she took to her sun lounger to catch some rays on her hen do in Marbella this morning.
The actress even co-ordinated her red and white striped bikini with her kaftan as she strutted along in the popular region.

Happy hen do to me! Kym Marsh looks happy and relaxed as she laps up the sun on her hen do in Marbella

Co-ordinating: The Coronation Street star ensured everyone knew it was her big week as she stood out in a kaftan which exactly matched her bikini

Kym, 36, showed off her physique in the strapless two-piece with black cord detailing.
She wore her hair down in a bob with her shades on as she first emerged at the Ocean Beach Club in a kaftan with the exact same print.
Even her locks seemed to match the black detailing on her top as she joined her family and friends in the sun.

Celebrations: She only arrived in the resort last night and has wasted no time getting herself in the sun with friends and family

First day: The actress has flown into the area with her group of loved ones to send her off ready for her upcoming wedding

Resting: Kym sipped on a refreshing drink as she sat by the pool in Puerto Banus

The Coronation Street star finished off her look with flat black sandals.
Writing on her Twitter page, she gushed: 'Having an AMAZING time for my hen do! Just got back from a fab day in the sun, now gettin' ready to Party party! Missing my J and babas tho!'
And she ensured she'll arrive back in the UK with a nice radiant glow as she was seen moving around in all angles on her sun bed.
She looked happy and relaxed as she sipped on a refreshing drink in a plastic champagne glass by the pool.

Taking a stroll: She was joined by her mum as she went for a walk along the beach in her stripy outfit this morning

Body ink: She revealed her back tattoo as she chatted amongst her friends on the sun loungers

All smiles: She seemed to enjoy being centre of attention as her friends also wore bikinis

And the TV star later enjoyed a stroll on the beach as she lapped up the rays.

And Kym clearly started as she meant to go on, as she's lost no time getting stuck in to the celebrations.
The 36-year-old was seen enjoying dinner and drinks with friends and family in Puerto Banus last night as she kicked off the weekend.

Last days of singledom: She's set to marry fiance Jamie Lomas in September

Trouble with your straps: She readjusted herself as she ensured she got an even tan on her first day of the trip

This is the life: Kym poses for a Twitter photo by friend Cassie Lomas

Kym looked pretty in a fitted off-shoulder black dress, showing off her pins with a pair of very high-heeled Louboutins.
She wore her hair in a bouffant up 'do, and opted for smokey eyes with subtle pink lipstick.
Kym looked relaxed and happy, giggling as she chatted with her girlfriends.

Cheers! Kym Marsh raised a glass as she kicked off her Marbella hen do with girlfriends last night

Sultry: Kim opted for smoked-out eyes combined with pink lipstick, and a bouffant up 'do

Flashed their legs: The ladies looked ready for a night on the town as they stepped out in Puerto Banus

After dinner the ladies hit the town together.
Kym and Jamie, who have been dating for four years and have a 16-month-old daughter Polly together, are due to say their I dos in September at the Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire.
The Coronation Street actress was spotted yesterday at Manchester airport boarding her flight to Marbella.

Toast to the bride-to-be: Kym finally set a date for her wedding to Jamie Lomas two weeks ago

Radiant: Kym looked lovely in an off-the-shoulder black body-con dress

High spirits: Everyone at Kym's table looked as though they were having a whale of a time

Kym was pictured smiling as she headed to the southern Spain resort to celebrate her hen-do alongside her mother and friends.
Dressed comfortable for her flight, the mother-of-three wore a pair of pink cropped jeans and grey Converse.
Makeup free, she wore her dark hair down and completed her look with a black sheer vest.

More drinks! The bubbly kept flowing throughout the night, though a laughing Kym looked in doubt as to whether it was a good idea

Marsh accessorised with silver jewellery as she pulled her luggage through the terminal.
Having gotten her day off to a great start, Marsh seemed to be in high spirits when she took to Twitter.
The former Hear'Say singer wrote: 'What an amazing day!!!! Have a great Friday guys! The weekend starts here! X'

Summer glow: Kym showed off her tan in her dress, accentuating her legs with a pair of black Louboutins

As she prepares for her big day it looks like, Kym has one less thing to worry about, as on Monday she tweeted: 'Wedding rings..... Check! x'
On Wednesday afternoon Kym was spotted in Manchester with her fiancé Jamie Lomas as they headed out for a bite to eat.
The beaming pair took their 16-month-old daughter Polly, and Lomas' son Billy, six, to lunch at San Carlo Italian Restaurant in the city centre.