EastEnders Actor Enjoys Civil Partnership Ceremony

March 2006 -- A love lasting 23 years was legally recognized on March 11, 2006 as Michael Cashman, a political figure who was once a former cast member of the long-running British television program "EastEnders," was united with Paul Cottingham in a civil partnership ceremony.

The couple exchanged rings purchased in New York during the late afternoon wedding, which was
held at the Great Halls at Vinopolis, a theatrically lit South London venue with brickwork walls and vaulted archways surrounding an area that can accommodate up to 550 people.

A bevy of celebrities, including Lord of The Rings star Ian McKellen, "Coronation Street" actress Helen Worth and Mr. Cashman's former "EastEnders" co-star Barbara Windsor, who had
played Cupid for the couple many years ago, enjoyed the music of an ABBA cover band during the reception.

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