A big service is one of the hallmarks of his game – now Andy Murray is taking a similar approach to his wedding . The tennis star and fiancée Kim Sears will tie the knot at Dunblane Cathedral and not , as anticipated , in the tiny chapel at his Cromlix House Hotel , near the Perthshire town where he grew up . For the 27-year-old ’ s many fans and friends in the town , it means at least part of the wedding of the year will be a spectator sport , played out on the streets of the community . For many , the decision to hold the service in the cathedral will have added poignancy . Scroll down for video . Happy couple : Andy Murray and Kim Sears will tie the knot at Dunblane cathedral rather than the small chapel at Cromlix . It was there that funerals and memorial services were held for some of the victims of the 1996 massacre , in which Thomas Hamilton murdered 16 children and their teacher in Dunblane Primary School . Now Dunblane ’ s most famous son will marry there – 19 years after he hid under the headteacher ’ s desk until the shooting stopped . It is understood local residents and businesses urged the former Wimbledon champion to hold the April 11 service at the cathedral rather than at Cromlix House in nearby Kinbuck – so they too could toast his big day . The 300-seat , 12th century cathedral is much bigger than the chapel at Cromlix , which seats only 28 . Thousands are expected to line Dunblane High Street on the day . Murray ’ s uncle Niall Erskine said : ‘ I ’ m sure it will be a popular decision , as he ’ s had so much support from the people of Dunblane in the past . ‘ Andy is looking forward to bringing all his family and friends to Dunblane . I ’ m sure lots of people will come down to see the cars as they go past and it will be a very popular day. ’ The cathedral ’ s minister , the Rev Colin Renwick , said : ‘ I can ’ t confirm anything as we have a strict rule that we can not discuss anyone ’ s wedding . ‘ Wherever the wedding will be , there is excitement because there is a great deal of affection for Andy in Dunblane and a great deal of pride in him . I think people are genuinely very pleased for him. ’ Old and new : Andy Murray will get married to Kim Sears at Dunblane cathedral ( left ) rather than the small chapel attached to Cromlix House ( right ) where the reception is still expected to be held . The couple announced their engagement in November after nine years together . They had been expected to wed at the 15-bedroom Cromlix House , which he bought for £1.8million in 2013 . But it will still host family and friends before and after the service . Murray ’ s schoolfriend Stewart McClymont , 28 , said : ‘ It ’ s great . There will be loads of people in the streets . It will be like a Scottish version of the royal wedding . ‘ I ’ m sure Andy ’ s delighted that the people who want to share in his day will all be there to celebrate . Andy ’ s a great ambassador and everybody is fully behind him in his sporting and private life . ‘ People would love to get a glimpse of Andy and Kim on their special day. ’ Local businesses were also delighted . Staff at Bennett ’ s Butcher , famous for its Murray tribute products , predicted a bumper weekend . Stuart Gavin said : ‘ Everyone is excited just to see Andy get married , so for it to take place at the cathedral is even more special . ‘ It will give the whole town a boost . I ’ ve a funny feeling Dunblane will be buzzing . We will definitely do something special to mark the occasion. ’ Pauline Casey of gift shop Charisma said : ‘ Everyone in the High Street will be delighted. ’ Murray has said he may have three best men ; his brother Jamie and friends Ross Hutchins and Carlos Mier . It is believed Miss Sears will have four bridesmaids .
Couple will tie the knot at Dunblane cathedral not Cromlix House Hotel . Venue for many funerals of the victims of 1996 Dunblane massacre . Locals urged him to hold it there so they could toast his big day . Excited friends say it will be 'Scottish version of the Royal Wedding '