Mr and Mrs Murray: Andy and Kim beam with joy as they wed at Dunblane Cathedral
NEWLYWEDS Andy Murray and Kim Sears beamed with joy as they emerged from Dunblane Cathedral as a married couple.
Greeted my the cheers of hunderd of fans, the couple couldn't hide their smiles as they stepped out arm in arm.
Kim wore a stunning vintage-inspired floor-length gown which cascaded to the floor to create a small train.
Adding some glitz to proceedings the breath-taking number featured intricately detailed beaded sleeves which tied in which a belt around her middle.
The beautiful dress emphasised the 27-year-old's tiny waist and also reavealed a glimpse of her cleavage.
The artist wore her perfectly curled brunette locks in a half-up half-down style and added an elegant silver headband alongside a dramatic white veil.
Looking everybit the blushing bride, Kim kept her make-up to a minimum which highlighted her natural beauty.
Andy – always a proud Scot – wore a traditional blue kilt, complete with all the trimmings including a sporran.
The sportsman stopped to wave to the large group of fans who has braved the elements to catch a glimpse of the couple on their special day.
The first glimpse fans got of Kim's highly-anticipated dress was as she pulled up to her nuptials in a silver car.
Kim made a dash into the church in the rain, as her bridesmaids held up her pristine white gown, and lengthy veil.
As she smiled through the window, it was clear to see the 27-year-old had opted for a sophisticated gown with embellished sleeves and was wearing a sequinned headband in her hair.
Kim's bridesmaids looked stunning in their dusty pink gowns with a feathered trim, which seemed to take some inspiration from the 1920s.
Meanwhile, mother-of-the-bride Judy defied tradition opting to wear white.
Guests at the ceremony – which included Tim Henman – were welcomed by a bagpiper in full Highland dress.
British tennis number one Andy Murray decided to tie the knot his long-term girlfriend Kim in his home town.
The couple exchanged vows at Dunblane Cathedral, before heading Cromlix House, the luxury hotel owned by the 27-year-old, for the reception.
Even the unseasonal snow couldn't dampen spirits as hundreds of locals gathered outside the 12th-century building to catch a glimpse of the pair who met as teenagers and have been together for more than nine years.
Andy's brother Jamie was one of the tennis star's three best men, along with friends Ross Hutchins and Carlos Mier.
The couple enjoyed a private wedding, with no magazine deals and only close friends and family present.
Dubbed 'Scotland's Royal wedding', even the Scottish National Party leader, Nicola Sturgeon took a moment away from campaigning to extend her best wishes to the newlyweds.
She tweeted: "Sending best wishes to @andy_murray & Kim Sears for a lovely wedding day and a long & happy life together"
Unable to contain his excitement, Andy also tweeted before the ceremony – expressing his feelings with a long list of emotions featuring love hearts, churches and couples kissing.
