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The Gherkin Weddings

5.0  ( 34 reviews ) · 30 St Mary Axe London, Greater London · Show Phone · View Website
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OVERVIEW

Wedding Venue Snapshot:

- Iconic skyscraper landmark in the City of London
- Panoramic 360 views across the capital
- Wrap around glass walls with an abundance of natural light
- Civil ceremony licence for weddings
- Possibility of a late licence until 3am
- Maximum dinner dance capacity of 140 guests

The Gherkin, a 180 metre high skyscraper in the city’s primary financial district, has become a recognisable London landmark and one of the capital’s most widely recognised examples of contemporary architecture. Originally known as the Swiss Re. Building, Londoners subsequently renamed it the ‘Gherkin’ for its distinctive shape, and it was purchased by its current owners for a cool ?700 million in 2014.

The construction of this gleaming high-tech building has acted as a catalyst for the growing cluster of high rises in the City of London. The cigar-shaped structure has a steel frame with circular floor plans and a glass facade with diamond-shaped panels. The colossal architectural braces create a dramatic entrance for you and your guests, setting the precedent for your memorable wedding day.

The Gherkin has been a popular destination for hosting countless events. The modern glass and steel design emit a serene ambience that is well suited for any occasion. As the sun sets, London lights up around you and your guests, creating an unsurpassed backdrop to your photographs and accompaniment for getting your wedding celebrations into full swing. Start your lifelong journey together among spectacular views of London at this icon of modern architecture.

Encapsulated in floor to ceiling glass, surrounded by London’s night sky, The Gherkin creates an unforgettable and romantic atmosphere. The events team have also put together an all inclusive competitive winter package that starts from just 14,850 GBP including VAT. Outside of the winter months, minimum spends start at 16,200 GBP for evening hire. Alternatively, you can opt for a full day (2pm to midnight) hire with spends starting from 21,000 GBP.

For a more intimate wedding, the private dining rooms on the 38th floor, complemented by the stunning views of London, are ideal for smaller dining experiences and celebrations. For any party that is 50 guests or lower, you can opt for one of these, which have the bonus of a low minimum spend starting from 1,200 GBP. The rooms share the same incredible backdrop views as Helix and Iris and are named after clouds: Alto, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus and Nimbus, emphasising it being a sky high venue.

The Gherkin is London’s most instantly recognisable tower. With 360-degree views of London and a glass dome roof, this unique event space is sure to impress from every angle. For anyone looking to host their special day in an eco friendly venue, this is also the one for you. The swirling stripe pattern visible on the exterior is the result of the building’s energy saving system, which allows the air to flow up through spiralling wells. Its bold and energy efficient design has won the Gherkin many awards. VISIT WEBSITE

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Min - / Max 260 Reception guests


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34 reviews 5.0 Write a Review

September 2018

We had a spectacular wedding at The Gherkin. The civil ceremony took place on the top floor, with the most amazing views over London. We were so fortunate to have lovely light for the day, a little bit of cloud cover to diffuse the strong sunlight.

David P.

September 2018

We chose the Gherkin in the City of London for our wedding to celebrate in the city that we love living and working in. The top floor of the Gherkin is a stunning location and we were lucky enough to have a spectacular sunset for the background to our first dance. The London skyline at night is such an impressive sight but seeing it from that height puts a whole new perspective on it.

Gina A.

September 2018

The Gherkin is such a cool venue that it doesn’t really need much embellishment. We had a beautiful ceremony and when the night fell and far far below us the Bonfire Night fireworks got on the way, the best DJ’s in town worked their magic and got everyone on the dance floor. It really couldn’t have been a more perfect!

Taylor M.

September 2018

The ceremony was held on the 39th floor and then the champagne reception and speeches on the top floor of The Gherkin which was a dream, with light coming from every single direction! This is where we got some of our favourite pictures. At 5.30pm we all went back down to the 39th floor for the wedding breakfast with the most stunning views of the city. After the meal, everyone moved up to the 40th floor again for the evening, with music from The Gherkin's own DJ. What a fantastic end to a wonderful day!

Angie E.

September 2018

Our wedding ceremony was held at the top of the Gherkin at 3:30pm. The sun was slowly setting as we were married in front of 96 of our friends and family. Everything went perfectly to plan, although I struggled to get the ring on his finger when the time came! We also had our wedding reception here with a three-course meal and then headed to the dance floor. We had a meat and cheese station as well as a chocolate fountain in the evening, a photo booth and DJ that read the room phenomenally, the dance floor was full the entire evening. I tried hard to make our day stand out from the rest and was conscious that the venue may be a bit corporate for a wedding but with the personal touches that we added in the music, the table names, the programmes – which I designed myself – all made it special.

Isabel A.

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