Andy Murray’s wedding to Kim Sears is coming closer, therefore, fans have begun to gather in Dunblane for the tennis life wedding of the year.
The Wimbledon and US Open-winning player and his fiancée are set to marry in Dunblane Cathedral.
The happy couple, both 27, will pronounce their vows at the 12th Century cathedral before heading to a small reception for family members and close friends.
Hundreds of the world’s media are also in place to capture the event from first sight as it has sparked giant interest around the globe.
Bunting has been put up along the town’s high street, while local shops have dedicated window displays to the big day. What is more, some residents have planned garden parties.
In the early hours, Murray sent an interesting tweet, made up of emoticons, which expresses 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.
Unfortunately, the forecast for the rest of the day includes heavy rain showers followed by light rain showers when the ceremony is due to take place.
Murray’s mother Judy has been keeping a close eye on the weather, initially tweeting: “Hailstones. Marvellous” and then later “Snowing. #whitewedding”.
Fans of the tennis player have been posting their best wishes on social media and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has 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.”
Several names from the world of tennis are likely to be on the guest list, with former British number one Tim Henman among those tipped to appear.
Roads around the cathedral are closed from 12:00 to 18:00.
There were huge cheers from the waiting crowd as the minister who will marry the couple, the Rev Colin Renwick, arrived at the cathedral.
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.
“We’re so excited about seeing them and the atmosphere is great, it’s been well worth coming.”
Andy Murray marries Kim Sears in Dunblane
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