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It is impossible to travel during COVID-19 for a destination pre-wedding shoot. However, just imagine for a second if you could visually hop from a majestic pagoda to a modern-romantic twist on European architecture!
In this article, buckle up for a
“country-hopping” pre-wedding photoshoot tour across
different spots on our island that will remind you of your favourite city
overseas. Each location has its own charm that promises a story when photographed
— don’t forget to bookmark your favourite location once you’re done reading!
1. Chijmes
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A newly-converted heritage building at the heart of Singapore, Chijmes is a dreamy, gothic-style chapel that captures the essence of the streets of Rome and Italy. Any photographs taken there will remind you of their magnificent cathedrals and cobbled streets, especially with its intricate carvings, delicate yet exquisite motifs of birds and flowers on stained glass, and grand columns.
2. The Alkaff Mansion
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The Alkaff Mansion carries a long history from the 1930s, a time when it was the prime spot for hosting high society parties. If you’re pinning for European-style architecture in your pre-wedding photographs, this 101-year-old colonial bungalow will be a perfect photo-taking spot!
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Reminiscent of the grand mansions in Europe, it’s a stunning property from the inside out, with a large courtyard, ivory pavilion, water fountains and more to make you feel like royalty.
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The courtyard also makes
it a lovely location for a garden-themed wedding to channel your inner floral
power and if you’re interested, they offer both wedding and solemnisation
packages which you can check out here.
3. Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar
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Is a gorgeous, trendy, and luxurious restaurant your kind of vibe? The interiors of Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar will grab your attention with its monochromatic decor and satisfying symmetry that screams Soho, Manhattan.
Just like how the trendy shopping district is filled with high-end designer stores and luxury boutiques, the furnishing of this restaurant captures the exact same high-end, stylish chic mood!
Perfect for intimate
celebrations, the Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar also has private dining rooms
that can fit up to 28 guests. Check out this link to find out more!
4. Chinese Garden
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Filled with koi ponds, breathtaking pagodas, and cobbled bridges, Chinese Gardens is a refreshing breath of peace and calm in our urban city. Great for those who love Chinese architecture and Chinese culture, we recommend coming here for a photoshoot during both daylight and afterhours.
This is
the breathtaking bridge that connects the Chinese and Japanese gardens. Are you
sure it’s Singapore?!
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Plus, fun fact — did you know that there’s a Japanese Garden adjacent to the Chinese Garden as well? That’s 2 “destinations” in one place! Boasting an array of bonsai plants, beautiful pavilions, and quaint torii gates, the tranquil, scenic nature of the gardens will lend a dignified, awe-inspiring, and calm aesthetic to your photographs and look as if they were taken in China and Japan.
5. Raffles Hotel
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One of Singapore’s oldest, luxurious hotels
that was declared a National Monument by the Singapore government in 1987,
Raffles Hotel Singapore turns 133 years
old this year. Awash in timeless elegance, the hotel is a medley of
influences from various cultures (Peranakan, Chinese, Colonial British), and is
a magical location that resembles an old English palace (albeit with freshly
painted walls, thanks to its recent revamp!)
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With giant, sparkling chandeliers, a fairy-tale-like roundabout driveway, and immensely high ceilings, you can be sure that your wedding photographs will turn out spectacular whether you’re indoors or outdoors.
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Bonus: 藝 yì by Jereme Leung
is a newly-opened restaurant at Raffles Hotel Singapore that boasts an
enthralling and whimsical art-installation as its entrance. Titled the ‘Pale
Garden’, it’s made up of 1,000 handcrafted and individually strung floral
strands, which will also make for a good photo backdrop.
