Isn’t it the sea of memories which one wants to treasure for a lifetime? Through the endless pictures, candid moments, swirling videos and funny boomerangs, a perfect couple shoot is all you need. To sort your confusion of where to plan the perfect shoot, check out our compiled list of places where you can get clicked before getting hitched! Plan your pre wedding couple shoot 3 to 5 months before your wedding date, so you feel relaxed and can enjoy your shoot.
So lets dive in.
1) DAKSHIN CHITRA
As the name suggests, this place represents a picture of South India and its traditional values. While South India has always been considered for its art and novelty, this place is all you can imagine for a shoot with an enchanting backdrop. With an amazing potpourri of modern youth and the culture of South India, Dakshin Chitra is one of the most opted choices for couples for their couple photoshoots in Chennai. It is also widely preferred by NRI couples, who have settled abroad and come down to India to get married, as they want an essence of Indian culture and traditions in their couple photoshoot.
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Location: Around 19kms from Chennai Airport.
Timings: Open from 10 am to 6 pm all days except Tuesdays.
Entry Charges: INR 100 for Indian citizens and INR 250 for International Tourists. They also take an extra INR 50 for DSLR and INR 75 for video shoots. For professional couple photoshoots, they charge approx 3000/- for 6 hours. (Charges Subject to Change)
Check out their website for more details – https://www.dakshinachitra.net/
2) MAHABALIPURAM SHORE TEMPLE
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple is typically constructed as a work of art and looks at its most beautiful during sunrise and sunset. With the warm hues of sun rays touching the walls of this masterpiece, the backdrop created shall warm you for a lifetime. This beautiful temple overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal, hence the name. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO as well. The key attraction of the place is the five chariots, four of which are named after Pandavas and fifth after their wife Draupadi from Mahabharata (famous Indian epic). This antique place is a perfect choice for both western and ethnic themed couple photoshoots.
Location: Around 60kms from Chennai Airport.
Timings: Open all days from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entry Charges: INR 10 for Indians and INR 340 for International Tourists. Pay extra INR 25 for your camera and start clicking.
Note – The security guards may object if we say we are going inside for a couple photoshoot. So please go inside as smaller groups and make sure you maintain the sanctity of the historical place.
3) MARINA BEACH & BESANT NAGAR BEACH
Marina Beach is the second largest urban beach in the world; therefore if a beachside pre-wedding shoot is what you fantasize, what could be better than this spot? The exuberance of the place can bring out the child in anyone’s heart, making it an ideal spot for candid pictures.
If you want to escape the crowd for a cleaner and calmer beach, head to Besant Nagar Beach or even the beaches along the East Coast Road. With props like flowers, frames and balloons, we promise your pre-wedding shoot will be dreamy and envious.
Location: Marina Beach has located around 15Kms and Besant Nagar Beach is 10Kms from the Chennai Airport.
Timings: Visit any day between 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, preferably.
Entry Charges: Free
4) RESORTS IN CHENNAI
Resorts in Chennai are well-known for their grandeur, enchanting landscapes and of course the warm hospitality. Be it a weekend getaway to spend quality time together or get your most awaited pre-wedding shoot done, think not twice and move straight to any of the famous resorts in and around the city. Absorb yourself in those lush green gardens, sun-kissed sea views and gourmet food while getting cliché and candid pictures clicked effortlessly with such backdrops. Our picks- VGP Resort, Radisson Blu Resort, Temple Bay, Jade Beach Resort and Intercontinental for perfect grandeur and rich legacy they carry.
Don’t forget to book in advance. Price range varies from INR 3,000 to INR 15,000 for 4 to 6 hours photoshoot.
5) EAST COAST ROAD
Drop the cliché and look for something out of the box for your pre-wedding shoot. East Coast Road offers a long beautiful and spotless stretch by the Bay of Bengal for the early risers and the late night party mates. This stretch as much as it is famous for romantic drives also attracts most of them for photos and shoots. Walk around the saltwater beaches, have a romantic conversation at the roadside with vast skyline at the back or immerse in the arms of each other for that poetic shot, ECR is a delight for the photographer as well as ones getting clicked. To get your emotions captured in the lens, we recommend you choose the ECR backwaters as you paint your love in the air with breath-taking frames.
As you walk your journey towards togetherness, we hope you feel the breeze and shining sunrays on your face at these romantic locations. For your perfect pre-wedding shoot, choose the place which resonates your vibe. Do carry versatile accessories and clothes to capture every shot uniquely.
