Katy Perry and Russell Brand

Katy Perry is said to be planning a church wedding.

The ‘Hot and Cold’ singer has told her British comedian fiance Russel Brand that she wants to marry in a church close to her Los Angeles home, turning down his suggestion of a recording studio at the Sunset Marquis Hotel.

A source told the Daily Mail newspaper, “Russell has been visiting the hotel for years and it is steeed in Rock n Roll history

“It is in the middle of West Hollywood but it has beautiful gardens and you feel like you are in some kind of tranquil paradise.

“Katy was keen but when it was suggested they could have their blessing in one of recording studios she put her foot down.”

Katy’s parents, Mary and Keith Hudson, are Christian pastors and “would be crushed if she didn’t marry in a church,” the source added.

Although his idea was crushed, Russell 34, originally wanted to marry in India, where the couple got engaged (31.12.09) said he wasn’t too upset by the idea and would do anything for Katy, 25 to help her have her dream day.

The source added, “Russell said she can have whatever she wants as long as his mum is there.”