British singer Elton John and David Furnish have officially married - nine years to the day after they tied the knot in a civil partnership ceremony.
In his first post on his newly created Instagram account, Elton put up an invitation requesting "the pleasure of your company" and said the couple would share "special moments from our big day".
A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 4:17pm PST
On Sunday morning, he posted a photo of himself, pen in hand, sitting next to Furnish with the message: "That's the legal bit done. Now on to the ceremony!"
The Beckhams and Elizabeth Hurley are among the high-profile guests expected at the ceremony at the couple's home in Windsor, Berkshire.
Elton (67) earlier posted an image of their two sons' shoes, with the message: "Our little ring bearers are fast asleep, and their shoes are polished and ready."
A photo posted by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Dec 12, 2014 at 12:58pm PST
The singer and tied the knot with the Canadian-born filmmaker in a star-studded civil partnership ceremony at the Windsor Guildhall on December 21st, 2005.
Earlier this year, Elton said why it was important for him and Furnish to marry now it was legal.
"We had our big shebang when we had our civil union, but we will (have a wedding). I think it's a great opportunity to take advantage of the new laws and to celebrate," he said.
"We're very lucky in this country to be able to have that advantage and to have that position to be in."
