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Shay Given marries Rebecca Gibson at Westminster Abbey
Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given married Rebecca Gibson at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
The couple had been engaged for 12 years.
Weddings at the Abbey are limited to people with a qualifying connection or who meet its rules.
Gibson’s grandfather, Donald Buttress, worked at the Abbey for 11 years and was honoured for his work on cathedral conservation.
The wedding was allowed because of Gibson’s connection to the Royal Family, with permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury, according to the account.
Their daughters and Given’s daughter from his first marriage were bridesmaids.
Given later became a television football pundit, including for BBC Sport.
Shay Given married Rebecca Gibson at Westminster Abbey on Saturday after a 12-year engagement.
Gibson’s connection to the Royal Family was cited as the reason the couple could marry at the Abbey.
The ceremony was attended by their daughters Gracie and Cassie and Sienna, Given’s daughter from his first marriage.
Given wore a tuxedo, while Gibson wore a dress by New York designer Tom Sebastien.
The couple held an after party at Hotel Cafe Royal.
- Who
- Former goalkeeper Shay Given and Rebecca Gibson.
- What
- They married after a 12-year engagement.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Westminster Abbey, London.
- Why
- Gibson’s connection to the Royal Family was cited as the reason they were allowed to marry at the Abbey.
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Given and Gibson were engaged for 12 years before their wedding.
Given and Gibson married at Westminster Abbey.
The couple held an after party at Hotel Cafe Royal.
- Wedding venue
- Westminster Abbey
- Engagement
- 12 years
- Bride’s grandfather
- Donald Buttress OBE
- Bridesmaids
- Gracie, Cassie and Sienna
- After party
- Hotel Cafe Royal
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