Brand disapproves lavish wedding

British comedian Russell Brand, set to marry singer Katy Perry in India this month, says his marriage will not be a lavish affair.

"We just love each other and we want to get married in front of our friends and family and keep it very normal," usmagazine.com quoted Brand as saying. "It ain't about selling the pictures, it ain't about doing no pre-nup, it's just a normal thing," he added.

Insiders have revealed that the marriage will culminate in a traditional Indian ceremony in Rajasthan Oct 23. Guests will be flown out via private jets and they will sleep in "pimped out" tents.

Brand is mum on details. "I'm trying to preserve it, to keep it a beautiful thing. I think people get the wrong idea on how we want the wedding to play out. Love between two people is the most spectacular yet ordinary thing in the world," he said.

While the date of the wedding is not known, the event is expected to take place at the Rambagh Palace -- where Brand proposed to Perry over New Year.

If reports are to be believed, Brand will ride a decorated horse and get an escort of camels and elephants when he marries Perry.

Brand, Perry 'warned about Hindu wedding'

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have been warned to take their planned Hindu wedding ceremony seriously.

The couple are reportedly preparing to return to Jaipur, India - where they became engaged - for a seven-day wedding at the Taj Rambagh Palace resort commencing on October 23.

According to WENN, Hindu leaders have insisted that the stars fully observe the proper rights and rituals of the ceremony and remain respectful of the faith.

Rajan Zed, the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, explained: "In Hinduism, vivah (marriage) is the most important samskar (sacrament). The married couple is looked at as a complete module for worship and participation in cultural and social acts.

"Traditional Hindu marriage is a sacred rite and involves various religious steps...I'm sure if the couple needed any help, Hindu scholars would gladly guide them through the process."

Zed also expressed his hope that the star power of the couple would help enlighten others about Hinduism and dispel certain stereotypes surrounding the faith.

"Hindus are always battling stars and film studios when it comes to the way our faith is portrayed outside of Hinduism - here is a really good opportunity for Russell Brand, who has shown great interest in the religion, to show the world just how sacred and beautiful the Hindu marriage ceremony is. We wish them great blessings."