A Newcastle United supporter has tied the knot in style after wearing a football shirt from his beloved club to his big day. 

When couple Kim and Billy Richardson walked down the aisle last week, the groom was sporting his NUFC black and white top and a pair of jeans, as opposed to a suit.

Going above and beyond for the special day, the happy pair, who got married at Aykley Heads House in Durham City, had their photos shared by Durham County Council after the inclusion of the Newcastle shirt captured the local authority's imagination. 

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Alongside Billy wearing the football shirt, he made it a requirement that no suits were allowed at the wedding. 

However, Billy had not bargained for the registrar to be a Sunderland supporter. 

The Northern Echo: Kim and Billy on their special dayKim and Billy on their special day (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL)

Sharing the story online, Durham County Council shared images of the couple, alongside the caption: "Congratulations to Kim and Billy, who married at Aykley Heads House last week.

"Anne, our Superintendent Registrar conducted the ceremony and registrar Lesley, completed the paperwork.

The Northern Echo: The happy couple on their wedding dayThe happy couple on their wedding day (Image: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL)

"Billy is an avid Newcastle supporter, so the dress code was 'no suits allowed, Newcastle top and jeans only way to get married'.

"Little did he know...he was being married by a Sunderland supporter."

After the images were shared online, it sparked a popular reaction to those on social media, with the post being reacted to by 730 people, with 279 comments and 135 shares. 

In the comments section, the large majority of people wanted to congratulate the couple, but some couldn't resist a jibe about Billy's choice of team. 

Taking to the comments, one well-wisher said: "This is amazing - the day is yours to do what you wish with it," while another added: "These are the best wedding photos I've seen in a while".

However, others waded into the comments, by saying: "You've picked the wrong kit - try a Sunderland one next time," and another said: "Congratulations, but it's a shame about the kit."