UPDATE: Blushing bride Michelle McManus shares more images of stunning Highland wedding day. Read more here.

EVENING Times columnist Michelle McManus has married her boyfriend Jeff Nimmo after a two-year romance.

The former Pop Idol winner contacted the paper to let everyone know they have tied the knot.

She sent in a photograph of the happy couple being showered with confetti as they left the church.

It is not yet known where Michelle and Jeff got married.

In an email, Michelle wrote simply: "Hey guys. Love from the new Mr and Mrs Nimmo xxx."

She announced her engagement last May after the couple got together the previous September.

The couple are believed to have got married at the weekend.

Michelle later tweeted: "So......@jnim86 and I had a lovely wee weekend. Love from the new Mr & Mrs Nimmo."