<a href='http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/21/showbiz/elton-john-wedding/index.html' target='_blank'>David Furnish and Sir Elton John married</a> Sunday, December 21, in Britain, where same-sex marriage became legal earlier this year. They had a civil partnership ceremony in 2005, after 12 years together.

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Elton John and David Furnish were married Sunday
Same-sex marriage became legal in Britain this year
The men previously had a civil partnership
They have two children

(CNN) -- Sir Elton John and David Furnish are now husband and husband.

The two married Sunday in Britain, where same-sex marriage became legal earlier this year.

They had a civil partnership ceremony in 2005, after 12 years together.

They have two children -- Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John.

The two men invited people all over the world to join them for the ceremony via Elton John's brand new Instagram feed.

Elton John, David Furnish wed

Elton John and partner David Furnish were married Sunday, and invited people around the world to join in the celebration via Instagram.

The exchange of vows. #ShareTheLove
Elton John
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3 hours ago
Zachary grabs David's iPhone and takes a photo of his brother while we exchange our vows. #ShareTheLove
Elton John
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4 hours ago
That's the legal bit done. Now on to the ceremony! #ShareTheLove @DavidFurnish
Elton John
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7 hours ago
It's beginning!! The Registrar welcomes our guests. #ShareTheLove
Elton John
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4 hours ago
Good morning! Nice day for a wedding. #ShareTheLove
Elton John
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10 hours ago