(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's wedding reportedly kicked off with a party last night.

Yesterday it emerged the couple would tie the knot in Italy this week, and now it's been reported the pair hosted a pre-wedding bash for 50 guests in Puglia.

According to Us Weekly, the couple laid on a beach party dinner for their close friends in the idyllic seaside region.

Guests, including Justin's music manager Johnny Wright, apparently arrived at Cala Masciola beach at around 8.30pm.

Most were reportedly dressed casually for the event, where the crowd enjoyed dinner and cocktails by the sea.

The area was apparently decorated with lanterns and music was played, including Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye.

At around 9.30pm the guests were reportedly treated to an impressive firework display, which lasted around ten minutes.

About an hour after the entertainment, everyone was said to head back to the exclusive resort where the wedding is to take place.

According to insiders, the venue was carefully picked in order to stay as secretive as possible, and friends such as rapper Timbaland and Jessica's Seventh Heaven co-star Beverley Mitchell have been flown in to join the festivities.

"They are ready to get married!" a source revealed. (C) Cover Media