Elizabeth Smart, the young woman from Utah who was kidnapped at knifepoint at 14 and held captive for nine months by an itinerant street preacher, has married her Scottish fiance at a Mormon temple in Hawaii.

The wedding was held several months earlier than planned after news of her engagement last month drew widespread media attention. …

“Her wedding further demonstrates it is possible to rise above challenging circumstances to lead a happy and productive life,” Thomas said. “Once Elizabeth returns from her honeymoon, she looks forward to continuing her child advocacy work.”