I’m not sure how many people here will care about this news, but Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert (a.k.a., Maxim’s current reigning most beautiful woman on television) has married her Canadian hockey player boyfreind of a few years, Dion Phaneuf. This is apparently huge news in Canada because Dion is the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Leaves?), and he’s apparently quite the catch since he’s in the midst of a six-year, $39 million contract. Physically, Dion reminds me a lot of a more muscular version of Robert Ackroyd of Florence + the Machine. Do you see the likeness as well?

Elisha and Dion’s nuptuals turned his little hometown upside down over the weekend. The National Post published a large feature about how the island town of Summerfield was all abuzz over the celebrity-laden event. According to Rev. Paul Egan, “It’s a big wedding, probably the biggest I’ve ever done in my 46 years, as far as the celebrity part of it goes.” If you’re interested in the full rundown, you should read the Post’s article as linked above. For the shorthand take, here’s the publicist friendly version (with a photo of Elisha’s dress) from People:

Elisha Cuthbert has found her real-life Happy Ending.

The Canadian actress, 32, wed her longtime love, Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf, 28, on Saturday at Prince Edward Island, according to the Journal Pioneer and Toronto Star.

More than 300 guests were expected to flock to the reception, reports the National Post, after the newlyweds exchanged vows at the St. James Catholic Church in Summerfield.

Star reporter Rosie DiManno live-Tweeted their big day from inside the church, which was decorated with maple leaves. Bridesmaids donned pale pink fishtail gowns, she wrote, and the bride herself was chauffeured in a black Chevrolet Camaro convertible.

Prince Edward Island was a meaningful choice for the couple, who often spend their summers on the picturesque eastern Canadian island, according to The Toronto Star. Canada’s Global News reported that the duo planned an outdoor wedding followed by a party with family and friends and culminating with fireworks over the water.

The nuptials are a fitting end to the couple’s long courtship, which began five years ago.

Phaneuf popped the question last September and announced their engagement to 35 friends and family during a lobster dinner at New Glasgow Lobster, a restaurant on the island, according to the Star.

Manager Karl Nickelson told the Star his servers couldn’t help but notice her eye-catching engagement ring during the celebratory meal.

“They said it was pretty huge,” he said.

[From People]

The National Post has some really great photos of the church and the picturesque setting (Dion’s home) where the reception was held. As far as celebrity couples go, Elisha and Dion have maintained a relatively low-profile relationship. They’ve walked a few red carpets together, but we haven’t heard about any sort of drama. Good for them! Congratulations to Elisha and Dion.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN