Longtime partners Elton John and David Furnish have officially tied the knot.
The couple, who formerly had a civil partnership in 2005, shared photos of their Sunday nuptials on social media, using the hashtag #ShareTheLove. Together for the past 21 years, the couple has two sons together: Zachary, 3, and Elijah, 1.
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The ceremony and reception are playing out in real-time on social media, with John and his guests uploading photos throughout the day. Celebrity attendees include the Beckham family and singer Ed Sheeran. The wedding ceremony took place at the couple's Windsor estate in Berkshire, England.
So far, John's new Instagram account has been dedicated to sharing photos of his wedding. Although many celebrities try to keep their nuptials under wraps, the legendary singer is embracing the social tool, inviting fans to join him on the happy occasion.
Here are some snaps, below:
Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish Kuva, jonka Elton John (@eltonjohn) julkaisi Joulu 12, 2014 at 4:17 PST
John posted a view of the grounds:
Good morning! Nice day for a wedding. #ShareTheLove Een foto die is geplaatst door Elton John (@eltonjohn) op Dec 12, 2014 at 12:30 PST
His ring bearers were his sons:
Our little ring bearers are fast asleep, and their shoes are polished and ready for tomorrow's celebration. @DavidFurnish #ShareTheLove A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:58pm PST
John is shown signing the marriage license with Furnish:
That's the legal bit done. Now on to the ceremony! #ShareTheLove @DavidFurnish A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 3:20am PST
A quick peek at the ceremony:
It's beginning!! The Registrar welcomes our guests. #ShareTheLove A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:15am PST
Here's Elijah clinging to his father's leg:
Zachary grabs David's iPhone and takes a photo of his brother while we exchange our vows. #ShareTheLove Ein von Elton John (@eltonjohn) gepostetes Foto am Dez 12, 2014 at 6:44 PST
John and Furnish exchange wedding vows:
The exchange of vows. #ShareTheLove A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:14am PST
Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, also got in on the 'gram action, posting a photo of the invitation:
Congratulations Uncle Elton and Uncle David #ShareTheLove Фото опубликовано Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (@brooklyn777beckham) Дек 12, 2014 at 5:32 PST
Brooklyn shared a shot of the table cards for his family:
#ShareTheLove A photo posted by Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (@brooklyn777beckham) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:36am PST
He also posted a shot of him and his mother:
Amazing day with family and special friends congratulations Uncle Elton and Uncle David #ShareTheLove A photo posted by Brooklyn Joseph Beckham (@brooklyn777beckham) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:07am PST
Elizabeth Hurley took to Twitter to share news of John's wedding:
Me and the Newly Wed Elton John #ShareTheLove #bestwedding ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/nqNPOdcUpw— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) December 21, 2014