PHOTOS: Tennis Star, Andy Murray marries girlfriend

Tennis star Andy Murray has married his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in a ceremony in his hometown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A white wedding car brought 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 are capturing 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.

His divorced parents Judy and William, his grandparents Shirley and Roy Erskine and former British tennis number one Tim Henman and his wife Lucy are among the guests.

Bunting has been put up along the town’s high street, while local shops have dedicated window displays to the big day. Some residents have planned garden parties.

At 09:40 Murray sent a tweet, made up of emoticons, which depicts the day ahead for him and his bride.

Starting with sunshine and showers, it then shows 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”.