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Iona Young

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh ties the knot and shares a stunning snap with new wife

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh looked the picture of happiness as he shared a snap of him and his new wife Emma Currie announcing the joyous occasion.

The author shared the happy news on social media that he had today tied the knot and shared a stunning snap of the couple, writing: "Knot tied. All good in this world. See you later, alligators."

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The 63-year-old wore a grey suit and light blue shirt, as the pair posed cuddling with their new wedding bands on show outside what appears to be a church on a traditional wooden bench.

Emma looked phenomenal in a white floaty dress, with lace detail and stunning balloon style sleeves, as she beamed with her new husband.

Earlier this year, Irvine and Emma got engaged when the author also announced the lovely news to his fans. The couple had started dating during the Coronavirus lockdown after meeting in 2020.

His now wife, runs a bar and a production company in the capital while Welsh splits his time between home in Los Angeles, Edinburgh and Ireland.

In September 2020, Irvine told fans on Twitter that he had met his girlfriend during lockdown and enjoyed a more “old fashioned courtship” as they got to know each other.

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He tweeted: “Have been enjoying a Covid romance that blossomed into a relationship. Was great to be able to take things slowly, with distanced walks and talks, before it got more intimate. More like an old fashioned courtship.”

The writer added that the pair had bumped into each other in the street before arranging to meet for social distanced coffees.

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