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Kathleen Speirs

Scots broadcaster Diane Knox marries boyfriend in stunning Florida ceremony

Scots sports broadcaster Diane Knox has tied the knot in a surprise wedding ceremony.

Diane, known as Knoxy, shared stunning snaps with her new husband, Garret Balas on Sunday evening.

The lovebirds got hitched on September 4 in the US, where she's lived since 2016, shocking followers with the announcement.

Diane Knox stunned in a simple, elegant wedding gown (Instagram)

The former Clyde 1 host captioned two wedding pics with: "Surprise . . . Introducing Mr & Mrs Balas, September 4th 2021.

"WE DID IT!."

Diane sported a gorgeous simple, sleeveless white gown with cowl neck and knee-high slit.

The 38-year-old, who has lived in Florida for five years ago, showed off a sun-kissed glow alongside tousled, blonde hair on her big day.

Meanwhile handsome Garret looked smart in a navy suit with brown brogues to finish off the look.

Droves of shocked loved ones congratulated Inverness-born Diane on social media, including a few famous faces.

Taggart star Colin McCredie wrote: "Congratulations!!!"

Singer Amy McDonald added: "Awwww congratulations lovely!!

"You look beautiful."

Fellow Scots broadcasters also sent heartfelt messages to the newlyweds.

Clyde 1 drivetime host Gary Spence, who also hails from Inverness, wrote: "Bloody hell! Congrats Mrs B!"

STV sports stalwart, Shelagh McLaren, added: "Lovely news!

"Congrats xx."

And Capital Radio presenter Fat Brestovca commented: "WOWOWOWOWOW KNOXY!

"HUGE CONGRATS!."

The newlyweds cutting the cake (Instagram)

Diane also shared some footage from the big day such as cutting the cake.

A few short clips were posted from post-wedding celebrations on a stunning, sandy beach.

The newlywed couldn't resist sharing a topless snap of Garret with the caption 'My husband'.

The wedding party continued into the next day (Instagram)

On August 26 the pair shared exciting news with followers that they were building their own home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Diane wrote on Instagram: "This piece of land is going to be filled with many, many memories over our lifetime.

"And we couldn’t be more excited…or more impatient to get this house built."

The radio and TV star headed to the States to be with her family who'd made the move over a decade beforehand.

Diane's brother, 36-year-old Russell Knox is a professional golfer and plays with the PGA.

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