Bengals kicker Evan McPherson marries longtime girlfriend in their Alabama hometown

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With one outstanding rookie NFL season under his belt, Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson married longtime girlfriend Gracie Groat on Saturday in their hometown of Fort Payne, Alabama.

The couple got engaged about one year ago at Cragsmere Manor in DeKalb County, Alabama.

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While McPherson fans await more photos from the wedding day, there were social media posts leading up to it (and several from Saturday, including Instagram highlights):

The marquee at Fort Payne's DeKalb Theatre:

From @graciegmcpherson via Instagram on Friday:

From Jerry Clifton via Instagram:

Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson also got married over the weekend.

In May, McPherson threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a Brewers-Reds game at Great American Ball Park to teammate Hayden Hurst.

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