There’s no two ways about it, Phil & Christian’s Civil Partnership at the Gherkin was the perfect way to kick off the new year. The day started at Andaz Liverpool Street where the boys and their families were getting ready. Everyone was in such high spirits and you couldn’t detect even a hit of nerves, but you could feel the excitement building as the big moment drew closer and we made our way to St Mary Axe at the top of the Gherkin. What followed was a truly moving ceremony, with the whole room filled with such joy.
Yes Events made sure that everything looked absolutely amazing and ran smoothly, and Rebel Rebel had created the most incredible flowers, which transformed the space completely and accentuated the incredible views. There was such attention to detail with every aspect of the day, not least with the out-of-this-world bespoke wedding cake, featuring Phil & Chris’ three cats, created by Choccywoccydoodah – it truly was a work of art.
One of the most memorable moments of the day caught me a bit off guard. The boys had me completely fooled earlier, assuring me there would be no ‘proper’ first dance, as they would rather everyone just got on the dance floor together right from the start. It takes a lot to surprise me, but when after the cake cutting they went straight into a surprise dance routine, choreographed to Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights, I was pretty much gobsmacked! Now there’s a first dance I won’t forget in a hurry.
There ain’t no party like a Wedding Smashers party is a fact that gets proven every time I have the pleasure of working with this amazing team of DJs, and as always, they had the dance floor heaving right from the start. And from what I hear, that’s the way it stayed until the end of the night.
I’m so happy we got to be a part of this incredible day. Thank you so much Phil & Chris, you do know how to throw a party!
Kapow! What a way to start the year Marianne. Beautiful work as always – with a stunning CP to boot :) <3
So beautiful!
Marianne, your work is consistently stunning. These images are amazing and brought tears to my eyes. What a joyous occasion. You did it justice.
That’s so sweet of you to say Ali… thank you. x
what an awesome set of images! really like what they’re wearing too :)
Marianne, you’re so good it’s not even funny. These images are so real and emotional. You do great work.
Thank you so much Kyle. x
Okay this is such a stylish wedding! And wow, what a location. I love the series of the two men immediately following the “I love you” photo, they both look so thrilled. Everything in these photos looks joyous, beautifully captured Marianne!
What an amazing wedding!! You completely ROCKED this Marianne. Simply amazing!!
Spectacular. I particularly like the ‘first dance’ photo of them hugging – very emotional. Also, that cake needs to be featured.
Thanks Bert. Yes, the cake was crazy amazing.
My God!!! Great wedding! Looks like such a happy day and you shot it beautifully.
What a stunning wedding location. Love the ring shot.
I was amazed going through your post, just one great photo after another! You captured the spirit of everything from the grooms to their families and friends beautifully! They must love their photos!
Thanks so much. I hope they do! :)
Marianne, your work is so inspiring! These are sooo beautiful, that first one shot from above looking out of the window gave me chills! :)
marianne, you are a brilliant photographer. beautiful stuff all around. i dig.
Ta muchly.
What an awesome venue… were they actually IN the big spiral building? I love all of the angles you covered. You are so talented.
Yup, actually inside it. :)
Now THAT looks like a fun wedding! Amazing location, decor and the images you got are just breathtaking, Marianne. Full of WOW!
Thanks so much. It was rather fabulous, such attention to detail.
Incredible! Just incredible. Amazing post Marianne. The work is phenomenal. Phil and Christian, you two look awesome together!
what an amazing looking venue! Gorgeous work!
That’s one of the coolest venues to have a wedding I’ve ever seen. Amazing work – especially love the reception (after dark!) pictures.
It is pretty cool even if I say so myself. :D
Awesome coverage, you killed it for real mate!
Thank you!
What a beautiful wedding! You have such an amazing eye for details, it feels like I am there celebrating as well.
Aww thanks so much. x
Wow Marianne! I’m so excited for my civil partnership I have later this year! What a superb venue with plenty of light!
Yes, was nice to be there in daylight. Last time it was just the evening reception so it was already dark when we got there.
How utterly lovely!
I have always wondered what that building looked like from the inside :)
You definitely feel high up in there!
Another inspiring selection of images Marianne. Plus what a venue!
Amazing photographs and a spectacular venue. That is one crazy cake!
Amazing venue.
Amazing couple.
New favourite Wedding set
Amazing photos. Lovely couple. Right Venue.
The ceremony and reception photos are amazing!
i love his red jacket! i also love your compositions and framing!
Wow! What a venue! Gorgeous!
Really enjoyed looking through your photos. The building looks spectacular in the evening with all the purple lighting and you nailed the photography in them conditions!
Really impressive how you’ve managed to keep these pictures so intimate while allowing the vistas enough room in the frame to breath.