The couple, listed as Katherine Holmes and Thomas Mapother—Cruise's birth name, are only asking for Neiman Marcus gift cards at this stage, but they have set the date for July 7—four days after the War of the Worlds star's 44th birthday.

Cruise's newly appointed publicist, Paul Bloch, is refusing to confirm or deny the latest development, giving a firm "no comment" to all inquiries.

Cruise proposed to Holmes at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, in June and recently told TV host Barbara Walters he was planning to exchange vows with his fiancée next summer or autumn.

Details of the couple's wedding are being kept a closely guarded secret.