Rep. Barney Frank marries longtime partner in Massachusetts

Congressman Barney Frank, left, married his long-time partner Jim Ready, right, on Saturday evening in Newton, Mass. (Fotique)

Congressman Barney Frank and his long-time partner Jim Ready were married Saturday evening in Newton, Mass., in a ceremony officiated by Governor Deval Patrick.

More than 300 people were in attendance.

Ready, 42, lives in Maine, and runs a small business that does custom awnings, carpentry, painting, and welding.

Frank, 72, has represented the Fourth District of Massachusetts in Congress since 1981.