Neil Patrick Harris marries long-time partner David Burtka

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Monday, September 8, 2014
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Neil Patrick Harris marries long-time partner David BurtkaNeil Patrick Harris, left, and David Burtka arrive at the 68th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 8, 2014, in New York.

Neil Patrick Harris married long-time partner David Burtka over the weekend in Italy. The couple has been together for 10 years and have two children together, 3-year-old fraternal twins Harper Grace and Gideon Scott.



Harris tweeted a photo from the wedding to publicly announce the marriage, saying, "Guess what? David Burtka and I got married over the weekend. In Italy. Yup, we put the 'n' and 'd' in 'husband.'"



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The ceremony officiated by Harris' close friend and long time How I Met Your Mother director Pam Fryman, according to People Magazine. Sir Elton John performed at the reception.



Kelly Ripa, who attended the nuptials, said Monday morning on Live with Kelly & Michael that the kids were involved in the ceremony and that magic also played a role. Harris is a well known magic fan and is the president of Hollywood's Magic Castle.



Harris is well known for his portrayal of ladies' man Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother. He received four Emmy nominations for the role before the show ended its final season earlier this year. He recently wrapped a stint on Broadway in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

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