Elton is set to marry for the second time on December 21, 2005 - making an honest man of his long-term love David Furnish - reports contactmusic.com.

Elton was previously married to female Renate Blauel from 1984 until 1987. Elton and David began dating in 1993.

After months of speculation about the rocker's big day, Elton admitted they have decided to marry on the same day same sex marriage ceremonies become legal in Britain.

The Civil Partnership Bill will become UK law on December 5, 2005, when same-sex couples will be able to register their intention to marry. After waiting a 15-day 'cooling off' period, couples can legally wed.

On Brit TV network ITV's GM:TV show on May 26, 2005, Elton gushed, "The first date we can get married is the 21st. We are definitely going to do it and we're not going to do it in secret."

Elton and David expect to wed in a star-studded ceremony in their Windsor, Berkshire home, with celebrity guests in attendance.

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