Rachel and Danny’s Gherkin wedding started with guests waiting in the sunshine to go inside for security checks. They were piped into the building at the appropriate time to reflect Danny’s Scottish roots.  Guests went to the 34th floor, where they changed lifts for the 39th.  Danny and the ushers were waiting at the top for guests.

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Rachel, her mother and bridesmaids arrived on time in a black limousine.

Bride arrives in a black stretch limoBride arrives at The Gherkin for a wedding

Have you ever seen anyone look this happy?

Happy brides waits for wedding ceremony

The quick upward rise of the lifts can make your ears pop.

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Groom waits for bride at The Gherkin weddingGroom waits for bride at The Gherkin wedding

Rachel’s mother walked her down the aisle and lifted her veil.

Bride arrives at The Gherkin wedding ceremony with her motherWedding ceremony at The Gherkin

Danny’s usher Andy read A Lovely Love Story by Edward Monkton during the ceremony.

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We did a couple of group portraits after a champagne reception.

The Gherkin wedding reception group portraitsThe Gherkin wedding reception group portraitsTable details and menu at The Gherkin reception

For anyone who doesn’t like heights, you might want to look away for the next two photographs.

The wedding reception view from mezzanine floorThe Gherkin wedding reception view from mezzanine floor

I finished Rachel and Danny’s coverage at their meal, but couldn’t resist sneaking in a couple of extra portraits before I left.

Wedding portraitsThe Gherkin wedding portraits