{"id":107551,"date":"2015-04-12T06:56:54","date_gmt":"2015-04-12T06:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=107551"},"modified":"2015-04-12T09:02:32","modified_gmt":"2015-04-12T09:02:32","slug":"photos-murray-marries-long-term-girlfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=107551","title":{"rendered":"[Photos] Murray marries long-time girlfriend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tennis star Andy Murray has married his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in a ceremony in his hometown.<\/p>\n

A white wedding car brought Ms Sears to the back of Dunblane Cathedral, out of sight of the media and well-wishers.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of the world’s media captured the event which has sparked interest around the globe.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Kim Sears arrives in the bridal car<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Guests lined the path from the cathedral doors and bells rang as the couple left the church and were showered with confetti.<\/p>\n

The bride was accompanied by four bridesmaids in long pink gowns.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Andy Murray waves to the crowds as he arrives at the cathedral<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy’s mother Judy Murray arrives at the wedding<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy Murray’s car arriving at the cathedral<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy and Jamie Murray go into the cathedral<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At 09:40 Murray sent a tweet, made up of emoticons, which depicted the day ahead for him and his bride.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Earlier, hailstones and showers battered the venue but the sun later returned.<\/p>\n

Murray’s mother Judy had been keeping a close eye on the weather, initially tweeting: “Hailstones. Marvellous” and then later “Snowing. #whitewedding”.<\/p>\n

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One of Andy Murray’s best men Ross Hutchins arrives at the event<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tim and Lucy Henman are among the guests<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy’s father William Murray and his partner Sam Watson arrive<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Andy’s grandmother Shirley Irskine arriving<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kim Sears arriving in the wedding car<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fans of the tennis player posted their best wishes on social media and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon offered her congratulations.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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Andy Murray tweeted earlier<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans have been sheltering under umbrellas<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bunting was put up along the town’s high street, while local shops dedicated window displays to the big day. Some residents also planned garden parties.<\/p>\n

There were huge cheers from the waiting crowd as the minister who will marry the couple, the Rev Colin Renwick, arrived at the cathedral.<\/p>\n

Murray fan Brenda Watson, who travelled from Ochiltree, Ayrshire, said: “We forgot our hats but we’re hoping the sun will shine for Andy and Kim.<\/p>\n

“We’re so excited about seeing them and the atmosphere is great, it’s been well worth coming.”<\/p>\n

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Media ladders outside Dunblane Cathedral<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

British number one Murray moved to Spain as a 15-year-old to pursue his dream of becoming a professional tennis player but has maintained close links with the town he grew up in.<\/p>\n

The town boasts a golden post box not far from the cathedral, marking Murray’s win at the 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n

Murray announced his engagement to Miss Sears, his girlfriend of nine years, in November last year. The pair met as teenagers in 2005 through her father Nigel, who is a tennis coach.<\/p>\n

Murray had three best men – his brother and fellow tennis player Jamie, and friends Ross Hutchins and Carlos Mier.<\/p>\n

The world number three earlier said he was not nervous about the occasion.<\/p>\n

He said: “We’ve been together like nine-and-a-half years and we’ve lived together for six or seven years as well.<\/p>\n

“So, I don’t think a whole lot’s going to change. I kind of feel like we have been married already in terms of the way we spend our lives together and live together.<\/p>\n

“I think I will be more nervous about starting a family because that would be more life-changing, in a good way.”<\/p>\n

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Bunting has been put up in Dunblane High Street to celebrate the wedding<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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