Nicole Richie and Joel Madden to leave Los Angeles ..

It is only the 2nd January 2009, yet there is already a new Nicole Richie rumour circulating!

The rumour is suggesting Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are planning for a spring wedding and then intend to move out of Los Angeles ..

Nicole Richie is planning to marry boyfriend Joel Madden at her dad Lionel's plush Bel Air mansion, according to reports.

Richie and Joel - who welcomed their first child, daughter Harlow Winter, in January 2008 - are said to be planning a spring wedding; and house hunting in the Good Charlotte rocker's native Maryland where the couple hopes to relocate next summer.

A source tells the National Enquirer magazine, "The wedding will be Nicole and Joel's goodbye to Los Angeles.

"Joel really wants to keep the guest list short, but he also understands that Nicole wants one last big party in L.A."

Guests expected to attend include Paris Hilton, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, Mary-Kate and Ashlee Olsen, Gwen Stefani and Tobey Maguire.

Joel and Nicole are said to be looking at properties on the Annnapolis and Chesapeake Bay areas of Maryland, about 45 minutes from Waldorf. Madden's mom, Robin, also lives nearby.

The source added, "With Harlow turning 1 soon, Joel really wants her to grow up far from the craziness of L.A.

"Nicole's never lived anywhere but Los Angeles, but she's anxious for a change of scenery and slower pace now that she's a mom and soon-to-be wife.

"Joel can't wait to get out of the L.A. rat race.
"But he and Nicole want to throw a memorable wedding before bolting the big city.

"Nicole's matured tremendously since becoming a mom.

"Her priorities have changed. The wedding is the kickoff to their new life."

What do you make of this rumour?

The first rumour for Nicole Richie of 2009.

To be honest, i doubt they are planning on moving out of LA.

Joel Madden's major project his DCMA collective store is based in Los Angeles.

Nicole Richie's family and friends are all mainly in Los Angeles.

Why would they want to move away?!

Also, i'm sure we are going to hear of the "wedding rumours" all this year. As the gossip websites know they will eventually get it right. As it is inevitable they will eventually get married.

xoxo