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Here, Equally Wed has rounded up the best personal touches from memorable ceremonies, as well as what we imagine for the weddings of engaged gay celebrity couples.Sir Elton John and David FurnishWEDDING DATE: 12.21.05The couple, together since 1993, jumped at the chance to marry the day same-sex marriage was legalized in England. They exchanged vows in matching black morning suits at the beautiful Windsor Guildhall, capping off the vows with a lavish reception where vintage pink champagne flowed like water. Photo courtesy of IMFAlan Cumming, OBE and Grant ShafferWEDDING DATE: 01.07.07The actor and the illustrator kicked off their ceremony by sailing down the Thames to the Old Royal Naval College. The couple walked down the aisle to the theme from Cumming\u2019s film Circle of Friends. They exited to Queen\u2019s \u201cYou\u2019re My Best Friend,\u201d then headed to a rented ice rink for their first skate.Ellen DeGeneres and Portia di RossiWEDDING DATE: 08.16.08The lovely ladies chose to celebrate their love by having a quiet outdoor ceremony. Guests sat on lush floor pillows surrounded by candles. After the \u201cI dos,\u201d guests were served an entirely vegan menu, a reflection of the couple\u2019s affinity for animal rights. Photo courtesy of The Ellen Show George Takei and Brad AltmanWEDDING DATE: 09.14.08The couple, together for 21 years, tied the knot in a multi-cultural ceremony at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The ceremony was officiated by a Buddhist priest, Native American wedding bands were exchanged, and a Japanese Koto harp and bagpipe procession provided the music.Photo courtesy of FlynetPictures.comJane Lynch and Dr. Lara EmbryWEDDING DATE: 06.03.10The couple kept their Massachusetts nuptials very low key\u2014they only had 19 guests, all close friends and family. A friend who became ordained especially for the occasion performed the ceremony. After their vows, guests dined on New England staples such as lobster and sea bass.Photo courtesy of TrueFramePhotography.comNeil Patrick Harris and David BurtkaFor the actor and his partner of seven years, we picture a formal yet fabulous affair in a glittering metropolis such as Manhattan. After swapping \u201cI dos,\u201d Harris, backed by a Broadway chorus, could perform an original song and dance as a tribute to his partner.Cynthia Nixon and Christine MarinoniThe actress and the education activist and stay-at-home mom could tie their love of education and the arts into the celebration of their love for each other by accepting a donation to their favorite charities in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. With the recent passage of gay marriage in their home state, a wedding could be right around the corner for these new mothers.Rufus Wainwright and J\u00f6rn WeisbrodtWe imagine this affair to pay homage to the glamour of Old Hollywood, with the ceremony held in a vintage theatre. While guests wait for the couple to walk down the aisle, a pianist playing romantic music of the era as clips from romantic films showing on a screen could entertain them.Photo courtesy of PacificCoastNews.comChely Wright and Lauren BlitzerThe country star plans to marry her fianc\u00e9e in August. As Wright had a very public coming out last year, we picture her nuptials to be quite the opposite\u2014a quiet and intimate ceremony, followed by food and drinks at their favorite place to eat, such as a diner."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Famous Pairs: A Roundup of Details We Love (and Could Love) From Gay Celeb Nuptials","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/famous-pairs-a-roundup-of-details-we-love-and-could-love-from-gay-celeb-nuptials\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]