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LGBTQ+ The Gherkin Wedding

Photography by Mark Horton Photos

Lee & Jon's prodigious The Gherkin wedding is truly something to write home about. With a monochromatic colour scheme, nods to London through the place names, seating chart and table numbers, a merch table, a cheese AND doughnut tower, and some incredible nitro ice cream and a photo booth, it's safe to say this has to be one of the coolest weddings we've ever seen. Recommended supplier Mark Horton Photos managed to capture the sheer individuality, uniqueness, joy, and energy stupendously. Anyways, if you need me, I'll be dancing alongside the photos of Lee & Jon's incredible nightclub party. 


Lee & Jon's incredible The Gherkin wedding with a greyscale colour scheme, merch table, and doughnut tower!

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Our venue choice was definitely what made our day unique. The views of London were just spectacular. And being able to have everyone all in one place and using the space and different levels to go from day to night. Having all of our family and friends in one place to celebrate with us was so special. And involving so many of them was priceless. Not to mention the 15-minute flash mob first dance!

Lee & Jon

Grooms in complimenting three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere and grooms Louboutins shoes at The Gherkin wedding London
Grooms kissing in London wearing complimenting three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere and grooms Louboutins shoes
Grooms in complimenting three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere and grooms Louboutins shoes
Couples wedding photoshoot at LGBTQ+ city wedding wearing complimenting three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere and grooms Louboutins shoes
Grooms in matching black tie trousers and studded Christian Louboutin grooms shoes showing the red sole
Grooms in matching three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties and white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres doing couples wedding photoshoot at The Gherkin wedding venue London
Wedding party in monochrome colour scheme standing outside The Gherkin wedding venue London
Grooms in matching three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres and grooms Louboutins shoes standing outside of The Gherkin wedding venue in London
Exterior shot of The Gherkin wedding venue in London city centre
Groom wearing silver watch fastening groom's white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere at LGBTQ+ London wedding
Shot of London views from the top of the Gherkin wedding venue London
The wedding aisle at The Gherkin wedding venue London
Mother of the groom wearing short white blazer dress with cut out sleeves and black wedding fascinator walking groom in three piece black tuxedo with off white bow tie, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere and grooms Louboutins shoes down the aisle of The Gherkin wedding venue
Wedding celebrant wearing black long sleeve dress with black wedding fascinator leading the wedding at The Gherkin with grooms wearing complimenting three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties, white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres and grooms Louboutins shoes
Grooms wearing three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties and white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres doing the ring exchange at the end of the aisle at The Gherkin London
Grooms in matching classic black tuxedos at LGBTQ+ London city centre The Gherkin wedding venue
Grooms in matching classic black three piece tuxedos with white rose boutonnieres at the alter with wedding celebrant at The Gherkin London
Grooms in three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties and white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres walking back down the aisle at The Gherkin wedding venue London
Grooms wearing three piece black tuxedos with off white bow ties and white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonnieres at the alter with wedding celebrant at The Gherkin London
Wedding guest wearing velvet black off the shoulder bridesmaid dress with front leg slit doing wedding speech at The Gherkin wedding venue London
Alternative wedding seating plan ideas - London tube map wedding seating plan at The Gherkin wedding venue London
Seven layer wedding cheese tower on wooden cake stand with white rose and foliage decorations at The Gherkin

LGBTQ+ The Gherkin Wedding

Lee & Jon really utilised the incredible spaces on offer at The Gherkin wedding venue. Their enchanting wedding celebration was amidst the clouds, and they indulged in exquisite cocktails and delectable cuisine. The unrivaled panoramic vistas of London worked as the couples' backdrop. And what a backdrop! The spellbinding romantic ambiance left everyone breathless. The Beyonce music from start to finish was pretty spellbinding, too. Their nods to London throughout the wedding were brilliant. The tube map table plan, the train ticket place names, the tube stop table numbers... Chef's kiss. Lest we forget their wedding merch... From bags to mugs and pens to badges, every detail in Lee & Jon's wedding was intricately thought out. They truly deserve the title of "coolest couple and coolest wedding". 

Wedding champagne being poured at LGBTQ+ The Gherkin wedding
Groom wearing classic black three piece tuxedo with white bow tie and white garden rose, lavender twig and dried foliage boutonniere drinking champagne and laughing
Mini burger wedding canapés at The Gherkin wedding venue
Alternative wedding place names - London tube ticket wedding place names at The Gherkin wedding venue on classic white wedding tablescape
Classic wedding tablescapes with white tablecloth, tube station table numbers and black chairs with golden rims at The Gherkin wedding venue
Small cardboard container with two wedding chocolates on white wedding napkin with London tube station tag
Alternative wedding table numbers - London tube station wedding table number on classic white wedding tablescape
Grey, silver, white and black wedding balloon arch in The Gherkin wedding venue reception room
Grooms in matching classic black three piece tuxedos with white rose boutonnieres walking into the party room at The Gherkin wedding venue
Groom in black waistcoat and white bowtie doing wedding speech at The Gherkin wedding venue
Wedding guest in short sleeve ivory dress with pearl collar and sleeves dancing at The Gherkin wedding venue
Groom dancing at nightclub-style wedding party to live DJ wedding entertainment at The Gherkin London wedding venue
Grooms in matching black waistcoats, white shirts and black suit trousers dancing at wedding party at The Gherkin
Grooms in matching black waistcoats with colourful patterned backs, white shirts and black suit trousers dancing at their nightclub-style wedding party
Groom in black waistcoat, white shirt and white bowtie dancing at nightclub-style wedding party at The Gherkin
Wedding merch inspiration - Starbucks style mugs with the grooms' surnames on a wedding merch table
Seven tier wedding donut tower at The Gherkin wedding party
Pink nitro ice cream at the Gherkin wedding venue
Lit up white and black embossed wedding sign of grooms' initials at The Gherkin wedding venue
Wedding merch table with mugs, pens, tote bags, sweets, sticky notes and more
UK live wedding DJ at London The Gherkin wedding venue
Wedding guest wearing v neck black midi dress and white coverup dancing at The Gherkin wedding party

Lee & Jon's matching Louboutin's added a pop of opulent red to their stylish greyscale, monochrome theme

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If we had to give some advice, it would be this. Take your time! Plan it how you want, and figure out how to make it feel like “you” as a couple. Get a fantastic photographer (like we did) to capture every single moment. Mark captured moments that even we didn’t see on the day. 

Lee & Jon


It's safe to say that we're huge fans of this wedding extravaganza. Having The Gherkin as Lee & Jon's backdrop certainly added to the wonder of their day. Do you fancy yourself a venue in the hustle and bustle of the city? We've got you covered, with our wedding venues London roundup. The couples' complimenting outfits paired with those killer Louboutin shoes elevated their looks massively - and we're utterly obsessed. If you want to level up your groom game, then our guide on groom accessories is the place to be. 


Photography: Mark Horton Photos |
Venue: The Gherkin |
Entertainment: UpTown Events |
Cake Maker: Crosstown Donuts |
Cake Maker: Godminster Cheese |
Edit Suits: Groomsmen Outfits |
Honeymoon Provider : P and O Cruises
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