EDINBURGH (Web Desk) – Tennis star Andy Murray has married his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in a ceremony in his hometown.
A white wedding car brought Ms Sears to the back of Dunblane Cathedral, out of sight of the media and well-wishers.
The couple, both 27, exchanged vows at the 12th Century cathedral before making their way to a small reception for family members and close friends.
Hundreds of the world’s media captured the event which has sparked interest around the globe.
The Wimbledon and US Open-winning player was greeted by a huge cheer from the gathered crowd as he entered the venue with his brother Jamie.
He sported a blue and green kilt while Sussex-born Ms Sears wore an embroidered white gown with three-quarter-length sleeves and a long veil.
Murray’s divorced parents Judy and William, his grandparents Shirley and Roy Erskine and former British tennis number one Tim Henman and his wife Lucy were among the guests.
Guests lined the path from the cathedral doors and bells rang as the couple left the church and were showered with confetti.
The bride was accompanied by four bridesmaids in long pink gowns.
The couple left the wedding venue for the reception at Cromlix – which Murray bought in 2013 and converted into a luxury hotel – in a grey car decked with ribbons. They were cheered by crowds lining the streets.
At 09:40 Murray sent a tweet, made up of emoticons, which depicted the day ahead for him and his bride.
Starting with sunshine and showers, it then showed nails being painted, hair being done, a church, a ring, a kiss, a camera, food, a cake, drinks, music, dancing, the moon, hearts and zzz icons to represent sleep.
Earlier, hailstones and showers battered the venue but the sun later returned.
Murray’s mother Judy had been keeping a close eye on the weather, initially tweeting: “Hailstones. Marvellous” and then later “Snowing. #whitewedding”.
Fans of the tennis player posted their best wishes on social media and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon offered her congratulations.
She said: “I send my warm congratulations to Andy and Kim on their big day and wish them all the very best for a long and happy life together.
“Saturday promises to be a great day for Dunblane. Andy is a local hero there but he is also a Scottish sporting superstar, and the whole nation will be delighted for him and his new wife.”
