A wedding is a monumental moment in your life, it’s only fitting you get a grand shoot to celebrate, and pick a background that’s monumental too :P. But, does a fab monument mean it’ll be super costly and hard to do? Well, worry not, we’ve picked out this hidden list of instaworthy monuments for you to have a pre-wedding shoot for free and look all fancy!
The hidden list of monuments in India for your perfect pre wedding shoot for free!
While everyone loves how shoots at Monuments look, they can be rather expensive to book! So, here’s our checklist of lesser known monuments and hacks for a FREE pre wedding shoot background at the prettiest venues we found!
Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi
There’s something about a shoot at a venue full of arches! so many different vantage points for you to frame your love story 🙂
Try If you’re – Dreaming of a romantic pre-wedding shoot with a very appeal with arched niches for a prefect romantic sunset feel.
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Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow
India’s very own Turkish Gate, this amazing Awadhi Style Gate makes such a pretty colourful backdrop to start your wedded fate!
Try if You’re – Looking to channel your inner Nawab and want a surreal backdrop to complete this khwaab!
Panna Meena Ka Kund, Jaipur
An unconventional pick in the pink city, this hidden gem (literally, see the name!) is oh so pretty! Panna Meena Ka Kund is a beautiful step well for some seriously creative poses.
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Try If – experimental Bollywood poses is what you’re aiming for !
Vasai Fort, Vasai, Mumbai
Remember the location where Coldplay’s famous song Hymn for the Weekend was shot? This is the place where you and your better half can steal stunning photos and some priceless laughs!
Try If – All you dreamt of was fluttering gowns and stunning shots in bright colours against the brown fort walls!
Taj Mahal, Agra
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On everyone’s Wishlist is the Taj, but we’re revealing a hack to get this backdrop without spending a bomb! Rather than trying for a shoot inside, charter a boat on the ghats of Yamuna River with Taj as the backdrop for your ride 😛
Try If – Eternal love is what you want your shoot to show 😛
Patrika Gate, Jaipur
One of the hidden gems, this colourful series of gates situated at the entrance of Jawahar Circle Garden are a photographer’s paradise.
Try If – You want to recreate your fav poses from Indian movies and begin their journey in bollywood style!
PS – While all the venues here require no entry fee as well, its always suggested to take prior permissions from the ASI 15 days in advance where applicable if you want everything to be seamless and swell 🙂
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