Singer Katy Perry and one-time lothario Russell Brand are starting married life following a "private and spiritual ceremony" in India.

The wedding took place at the Aman-e-Khas luxury resort outside the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary, 80 miles from the "pink city" of Jaipur.

A spokesman for the couple said the service was conducted by a friend of the bride's family.

He said: "Russell Brand and Katy Perry are overjoyed to confirm that they were pronounced Mr and Mrs Brand on October 23.

"The very private and spiritual ceremony, attended by the couple's closest family and friends, was performed by a Christian minister and long time friend of the Hudson (Perry) Family.

"The backdrop was the inspirational and majestic countryside of northern India."