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The moment finally arrived!British comedian Russell Brand and American pop star KatyPerry today exchanged wedding vows according to Hindutraditions at a luxury resort here.
Decked in traditional style, the duo said 'I Do' inthe presence of select guests at the Aman-i-Khas resort nearthe Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary as a priest chanted mantrasaround the traditional fire, a source told PTI.
Brand led the marriage procession in a horse, flankedby elephants and camels. It is the same spot where theimproved Lothario proposed to the Rude Boy hitmaker thisDecember. To make the wedding a memorable affair, the couplehad invited folk musicians and snake charmers to entertain thehigh profile guests.
R&B superstar Rihanna played the maid of honour.Trees and flower garlands festooned the luxury tentsat the resort illuminated by lamps and colourful lights.Luxury cars were seen ferrying guests to the highprofile nuptials at the secluded venue, near the wildliferesort. Celebrity wedding guests reportedly include JonathanRoss and his wife Jane Goldman, David Walliams and his wifeLara Stone and David Baddiel.
There was tight security around the wedding venue withprivate security guards stationed at the resort and othernearby hotels where guests and the couple are staying.Shutterbugs were not allowed into the wildliferetreat.
The menu is a gastronomer's delight. Though the foodwas primarily continental, ethnic Indian cuisines like 'baajreki roti', 'sarson ka saag', 'gur' and Rajasthani delicacy'rabari' were dished out, the source said.
Brand, 35, was yesterday seen sporting a henna designon his hand, which is traditionally done by a bride, as he andsome of his friends went for a safari ride.
Clapping and cheers were heard for a brief period.Local authorities had issued warnings that no loud music willbe aloud after 10 pm because it will disturb the wild animalsin the Ranthambore National Park.
Rap mogul P Diddy and Indian classical dancers werescheduled to perform at the event.
Perry got engaged to the Arthur star in Jaipurover New Year eve and decided to tie the knot the Indian way.
Now after their marriage, the couple will still needto have a civil ceremony in the US for their union to berecognised there.
The moment finally arrived!British comedian Russell Brand and American pop star KatyPerry today exchanged wedding vows according to Hindutraditions at a luxury resort here.
Decked in traditional style, the duo said 'I Do' inthe presence of select guests at the Aman-i-Khas resort nearthe Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary as a priest chanted mantrasaround the traditional fire, a source told PTI.
Brand led the marriage procession in a horse, flankedby elephants and camels. It is the same spot where theimproved Lothario proposed to the Rude Boy hitmaker thisDecember. To make the wedding a memorable affair, the couplehad invited folk musicians and snake charmers to entertain thehigh profile guests.
R&B superstar Rihanna played the maid of honour.Trees and flower garlands festooned the luxury tentsat the resort illuminated by lamps and colourful lights.Luxury cars were seen ferrying guests to the highprofile nuptials at the secluded venue, near the wildliferesort. Celebrity wedding guests reportedly include JonathanRoss and his wife Jane Goldman, David Walliams and his wifeLara Stone and David Baddiel.
There was tight security around the wedding venue withprivate security guards stationed at the resort and othernearby hotels where guests and the couple are staying.Shutterbugs were not allowed into the wildliferetreat.
The menu is a gastronomer's delight. Though the foodwas primarily continental, ethnic Indian cuisines like 'baajreki roti', 'sarson ka saag', 'gur' and Rajasthani delicacy'rabari' were dished out, the source said.
Brand, 35, was yesterday seen sporting a henna designon his hand, which is traditionally done by a bride, as he andsome of his friends went for a safari ride.
Clapping and cheers were heard for a brief period.Local authorities had issued warnings that no loud music willbe aloud after 10 pm because it will disturb the wild animalsin the Ranthambore National Park.
Rap mogul P Diddy and Indian classical dancers werescheduled to perform at the event.
Perry got engaged to the Arthur star in Jaipurover New Year eve and decided to tie the knot the Indian way.
Now after their marriage, the couple will still needto have a civil ceremony in the US for their union to berecognised there.
