THE civil partnership ceremony of Wellington couple Daniel Paul Bishop and Christopher James O'Connor took place at the Old Municipal Buildings Taunton.

Daniel, a police officer, is the son of Mr and Mrs David Bishop of Taunton. Christopher, a butcher, is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul O'Connor of Wellington.

Following a reception for 200 friends and family members the couple enjoyed a two week cruise through the Norwegian Fjords and into the Arctic Circle.