TV personality Stephen Fry will soon tie the knot with his partner Elliott Spencer.

The host and comedian cannot hide that he is definitely "very very happy" about his upcoming big day, ditching any hope of celebrating a "private wedding."

57-year-old Fry made formal notice of his wedding plans at a register office in Dereham, Norfolk, near his birth place.

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The details of his plans was picked up by the press after Sun newspaper announced the wedding plans.

''Oh. It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag," he tweeted referring to his wedding.

''I'm very very happy of course but had hoped for a private wedding. Fat chance!''

Even if the surprise has been spoiled, Fry was still thankful for everyone who congratulated him.

"Thank you all SO much for your kind congratulations. Deeply touched xxx"

Spencer's father was elated of the news of his son's wedding. It was reported that he was actually "over the moon" about.

"We are obviously very happy. We are over the moon, that is all I want to say," 57-year-old Spencer said about his son's upcoming wedding.

Fry has very vocal about his staunch support on same-sex marriage. Last year, he even hosted a "musical" gay wedding on Channel 4.

Fry and 27-year-old Elliott, who works as a writer, were always seen in public over the past months and they seemed to really enjoy each other's company, whether they're watching at the themselves at Ascot racecourse or at the Savoy hotel.

Someone close to the couple told the Spencer has given Fry a "new lust for life," helping his to recover from depression and loneliness.

"He has found new hope in Elliott and they thrive off one another," the source added.

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