Post by Melz on Dec 21, 2005 14:02:27 GMT
Elton 'marriage' sealed with a kiss
Sir Elton John and David Furnish tied the knot and sealed their 'wedding' with a kiss.
The showbiz couple "married" in an emotional civil partnership ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall after 12 years together.
Only a handful of guests witnessed the private ceremony - held in the same venue where the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles married in April. Among them were close friends artist Sam Taylor-Wood and her husband, art dealer Jay Jopling.
Mr Jopling said afterwards: "They kissed at the end. It was very, very happy. It was just like any other couple getting married." Ms Taylor-Wood added: "It was beautiful. It was very emotional."
Sir Elton's mother Sheila and stepfather Fred, and Mr Furnish's parents Gladys and Jack, who flew in from their native Canada, were also there. Jack Furnish described it as "one of the happiest days of my life" and a beaming Gladys said: "I'm very proud."
Sir Elton and Mr Furnish's black and white spaniel Arthur was also a privileged guest.
The happy couple emerged from the Guildhall arm-in-arm after the 20-minute ceremony. Instead of their usual colourful attire, they wore sober black morning suits - Sir Elton's one flamboyant touch was a diamond brooch on his lapel.
The pop star greeted the crowds of wellwishers with a regal wave. He thanked them for their support and blew kisses, telling them: "I love you."
Sir Elton, 58, and Canadian film-maker Mr Furnish, 43, posed happily for photographers but there was no public kiss.
The ceremony was conducted by registrar Clair Williams, who also presided over the union between Charles and Camilla. The "vanilla and appley ever after cake" was topped by two tin soldier figures supporting guardsman-style helmets.
After the ceremony, the couple left in a chauffeur-driven black Rolls-Royce. They returned to their nearby mansion to celebrate with an intimate family meal before the major festivities begin.
Sir Elton John and David Furnish tied the knot and sealed their 'wedding' with a kiss.
The showbiz couple "married" in an emotional civil partnership ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall after 12 years together.
Only a handful of guests witnessed the private ceremony - held in the same venue where the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles married in April. Among them were close friends artist Sam Taylor-Wood and her husband, art dealer Jay Jopling.
Mr Jopling said afterwards: "They kissed at the end. It was very, very happy. It was just like any other couple getting married." Ms Taylor-Wood added: "It was beautiful. It was very emotional."
Sir Elton's mother Sheila and stepfather Fred, and Mr Furnish's parents Gladys and Jack, who flew in from their native Canada, were also there. Jack Furnish described it as "one of the happiest days of my life" and a beaming Gladys said: "I'm very proud."
Sir Elton and Mr Furnish's black and white spaniel Arthur was also a privileged guest.
The happy couple emerged from the Guildhall arm-in-arm after the 20-minute ceremony. Instead of their usual colourful attire, they wore sober black morning suits - Sir Elton's one flamboyant touch was a diamond brooch on his lapel.
The pop star greeted the crowds of wellwishers with a regal wave. He thanked them for their support and blew kisses, telling them: "I love you."
Sir Elton, 58, and Canadian film-maker Mr Furnish, 43, posed happily for photographers but there was no public kiss.
The ceremony was conducted by registrar Clair Williams, who also presided over the union between Charles and Camilla. The "vanilla and appley ever after cake" was topped by two tin soldier figures supporting guardsman-style helmets.
After the ceremony, the couple left in a chauffeur-driven black Rolls-Royce. They returned to their nearby mansion to celebrate with an intimate family meal before the major festivities begin.