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Comedian-actor Russell Brand married Laura Gallacher, the mother of their daughter Mabel, at a church near their home in Henley-on-Thames, following it up with a Indian-themed reception.

Brand is said to have spent £2,300 (Dh8,445) to hire a New Orleans paddle steamer to transport the wedding party to the reception where staff wore saris.

The wedding ceremony, held on Saturday, had a guest list including musician Noel Gallagher and comedian David Baddiel, reports The Sun.

A source said: “They wanted a very small, personal affair, with their daughter Mabel, family and close friends rather than a circus. It was a lovely occasion. Mabel was guest of honour.”

Brand’s fascination with India is not new.

The comedian married singer Katy Perry in 2010 in Rajasthan, India. But they divorced two years later.