Couple tie knot at top of tower

Bride Gemma said she would never forget her wedding day

One of Britain's tallest and most iconic landmarks, Blackpool Tower, has hosted its first ever wedding 380ft (about 115m) above the town's sky line.

Gemma Dee and Shaun Ray were married by Blackpool's Chief Registrar in front of family and friends on Friday.

There have been several blessings held over the years at the top of the famous seaside tower but wedding services have only taken place in the ballroom.

Bride Gemma said the day would be one to "tell the grandkids about".

Flowers, carpet, chairs and all the guests were transported to the Tower Top via two lifts.

I don't think there's any chance whatsoever of us and our guests forgetting us getting hitched at the top of Blackpool Tower. It will certainly be one to tell the grandkids about Gemma Ray, bride

Geoff Sage, the tower manager, said: "We have such a unique venue that since that licence was granted we have been inundated with date requests for future services.

"On a clear day the views from the top are spectacular and the fact that this is first wedding at the top in the tower's history mean that it will certainly be a day for all to remember."

Bride Gemma added: "People say that your wedding day is the most amazing day of your life, one you will never ever forget.

"I don't think there's any chance whatsoever of us and our guests forgetting us getting hitched at the top of Blackpool Tower. It will certainly be one to tell the grandkids about."

Blackpool Tower was opened in 1894 and was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It stands 158m (518ft) high.