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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Marriott

Elton John and David Furnish's wedding: the fashion highlights

Love you Lu!! @lulukc #ShareTheLove
Love you Lu!! @lulukc #ShareTheLove. Photograph: davidfurnish/Instagram

Lulu was a highlight in in so many ways. First, for going Inspector Gadget on the Riviera in a big white coat with the collar turned up.

Reunited with an old friend#sharethelove #BeckhamsbackinLondon
Reunited with an old friend#sharethelove #BeckhamsbackinLondon. Photograph: lulukc/Instagram

And for posting more shameless selfies than any other guest. With Victoria Beckham …

#thisonesforyouLee#sharethelove#congratulationsEltonandDavid
#thisonesforyouLee#sharethelove#congratulationsEltonandDavid. Photograph: lulukc/Instagram

… and David Beckham …

The most wonderful and gifted person ChristopherBailey #sharethelove
The most wonderful and gifted person ChristopherBailey #sharethelove. Photograph: lulukc/Instagram

… and Burberry CEO and creative director Christopher Bailey …

Fierce friends!! @idevoted @patmcgrathreal @aak70 #ShareTheLove
Fierce friends!! @idevoted @patmcgrathreal @aak70 #ShareTheLove. Photograph: davidfurnish/Instagram

… who was far from the only fashion industry insider at the bash. See also: makeup artist extraordinaire Pat McGrath.

#ShareTheLove
#ShareTheLove. Photograph: teddysphotos/Instagram

This picture is a real delight. Ed Sheeran does a fashion joke, trying on Elton’s glasses. Meanwhile, the world is distracted by the quiet presence of Kate Bush.

The tables look stunning! We had red roses at our Civil Partnership 9 years ago and they brought us so much luck. #ShareTheLove
The tables look stunning! We had red roses at our Civil Partnership 9 years ago and they brought us so much luck. #ShareTheLove. Photograph: eltonjohn/Instagram

As for the styling details, the colour scheme, floral arrangements and tables were very this season Alexander McQueen.

Le gateau! #ShareTheLove
Le gateau! #ShareTheLove. Photograph: davidfurnish/Instagram

The couple gave a nod to the personalisation trend, creating a logo from their initials which they used on menus and cakes.

The perfect end to the perfect day. So many kind thoughts and wishes. #ShareTheLove
The perfect end to the perfect day. So many kind thoughts and wishes. #ShareTheLove. Photograph: eltonjohn/Instagram

The card table runs the gamut from A-list (hand-written note from Adele) to Paperchase.

It's beginning!! The Registrar welcomes our guests. #ShareTheLove
It’s beginning!! The Registrar welcomes our guests. #ShareTheLove. Photograph: eltonjohn/Instagram

Also, their registrar looks a lot like Evita-era Madonna. But presumably isn’t.

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