Piper, Fox marry on New Year's Eve

EASEBOURNE, England, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- British actress Billie Piper married actor Laurence Fox in a romantic New Year's Eve wedding at the Parish Church of St. Mary's in Easebourne, England.

Piper is best-known for her stint on TV's "Doctor Who," while Fox starred in the small-screen series "Lewis."

The actress' ex-husband, Chris Evans, and his wife, Natasha Shishmanian, "Doctor Who" star David Tennant and "Lewis" co-star Kevin Whately all attended the ceremony, which took place half a mile from the couple's Midhurst home, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Piper, 25, arrived at the 12th-century church five minutes early and wore an ivory-colored gown with a black coat draped around her shoulders, the British newspaper said.

Four bridesmaids wearing short purple dresses accompanied the bride as she was escorted up the aisle by her father, Paul Piper.

After the church ceremony, a reception was held at a secret location.

Fox, 29, and Piper met a year ago while starring in the West End play "Treats."

Their marriage comes just six months after Piper was granted a divorce from her first husband, radio disc jockey and TV presenter Chris Evans, whom she married in 2001.

Piper and Evans have remained good friends since their divorce.