The Sweetest Snaps from Elton John & David Furnish's Wedding

Cake, Beckhams, lots and lots of love: The newlyweds exchanged vows on Dec. 21, and we're going inside their big day
By Alison Schwartz
Updated December 22, 2014 12:00 PM

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A GOOD SIGN

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

Before Elton John and David Furnish can exchange vows, the newlyweds need to make it official with some paperwork. Aww, aren't weddings romantic? "Now on to the ceremony!" John writes on Instagram ahead of their intimate Sunday

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HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU

Credit: Courtesy David Furnish

Meanwhile, son Zachary's prep is just as serious. "Zachary checks himself out in the mirror while getting ready," writes Furnish.

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TO HAVE & TO HOLD

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

The couple's vows come nine years after they entered a civil partnership, and photos of their special day were tagged #ShareTheLove so fans could follow along.

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RING IT IN

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

Sons Elijah and Zachary serve as ring-bearers for the big day, but the latter is clearly working overtime as a wedding photographer. "Zachary grabs David's iPhone and takes a photo of his brother while we exchange our vows," writes John of their ceremony snap.

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COMING UP ROSES

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

Roses top the tables at John and Furnish's wedding – and it's more than just a picture-perfect Instagram op. "We had red roses at our Civil Partnership 9 years ago and they brought us so much luck," says John.

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FAMILY AFFAIR

Credit: Courtesy Brooklyn Beckham

Helping the newlyweds celebrate: a star-studded guest list, including Victoria Beckham and son Brooklyn. "Amazing day with family and special friends congratulations Uncle Elton and Uncle David," Brooklyn writes on Instagram.

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LOOK OF LOVE

Credit: Courtesy Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran also shares the love – and John's glasses – in his shot with the groom.

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TASTE MAKERS

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

Wild mushroom soup, beef short rib and caramelized onion pie, parsnips in horseradish butter – we have foodie FOMO just reading the menu for the couple's wedding lunch.

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LET THEM EAT CAKE

Credit: Courtesy David Furnish

Speaking of foodie FOMO: Check out that cake! "I love the look on Zachary's face as he eyes the cake,” says Furnish. (Emblazoned with the couple's initials and adorned with rose petals, there's plenty to eye.)

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HERE COME THE GROOMS!

Credit: Courtesy David Furnish

"Mister and Mister," writes Furnish of the couple's candid newlywed snapshot.

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ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

Credit: Courtesy Elton John

Taking a cue from the wedding's hashtag, guests also share the love. "The perfect end to the perfect day," writes John. "So many kind thoughts and wishes."

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