Here is a list of curated local locations that you can consider for your pre-wedding shoots.
1. Outdoor
Forest & Beaches
- Seletar North Link
– 5pm to 6pm light is soft and suitable for trying various shoot location around the area
– At 6pm sharp, make sure you cross over to the left side (where the river bank is) for strong sunset lighting
– Quiet and undisturbed
– If driving, park by the shoulder on the right side of the lane
– 3 usual shoot spots; right side woodland, left side grass field and left side river bank
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
– 3 suitable locations within Botanic; Trellis Garden, Eco Garden and the Bouganivilleas & bamboo Collection
– All 3 locations are neigbhbouring
– Closest entrances are Cluny Park Gate/Melati Gate/Bukit Timah Gate (where the MRT is)
– If driving, enter via Cluny Park Gate or Melati Gate
- Canterbury Road
– A sunset spot from 6pm to 7pm
– Wide open grassland
– No parking area
– If driving, park at the side of the road
To see more of this location:
Lynn + Danny
- Gardens By The Bay
- Coney Island
– Do not bring significant amount of eatables due to mischievous monkeys around the area
– Beautiful woodlands, however, no sunset setting
To see more of this location:
John + Huiyi
- Dover Road
– Adequate for a short shoot
– Wide open space
To see more of this location:
Charles + Xiangfeng
- Tuas Open Areas
Shoot Locations:
1. “Mountain” & Gravel Space – Tuas South Blvd, (1°16’27.9″N 103°37’02.3″E)
2. Small Lalang patch – Tuas South Ave 5, Opposite ‘Denka’, (1°16’42.4″N 103°37’17.0”E)
– If driving, park at the area beside the fence
– Best to wear long gown (for bride) and long pants (for groom) when shooting at Small Lalang patch as the grass can be quite long and prickly
– Sunset shots from 6.30pm – 7pm
To see more of this location:
Bryan + Peiqi
- East Coast
- Upper Pierce Reservoir
– A sunrise area at 7am sharp
– With generous shades under the trees, it makes a good mid-afternoon location
– Do not bring significant amount of eatables due to mischievous monkeys around the area
To see more of this location:
Clarence + Clarissa
- Lower Pierce Reservoir
– A good sunset spot from 6pm – 7pm
To see more of this location:
Daniel + Lynn
Jeremy + Rachel
- Pulau Ubin
– A ferry ride is required from Changi Terminal
– When ferrying over to Ubin, booking for a personal boat for shooting purposes will have to be arranged ($36 per boat for a one way trip)
– To travel back to Changi Terminal via shared boat: $4/person
– Upon arrival at Ubin, a car rental is required ($75/3 hrs)
Things to note:
1. Bring insect repellent and sun block
2. Wear comfortable shoes
3. In case of rain, bring along raincoats or umbrellas
Shoot Locations:
1. Puaka Hill
– Overseas a vast river bank
– Takes approx. 12 mins to hike up
2. Opposite Butterfly Hill
– Quiet and serene
– Good location for interview sessions
3. Chek Jawa
– Intertidal Area
– Best to visit only when its low tide
4. Ketam Quarry
- Portsdown (Val + Javin)
– Located near ColBar Cafe (Whitchurch Rd)
(photos)
- Punggol Beach
– Sunset spot at 6.30pm – 7pm
- Behind The White Rabbit
Streets & Architecture
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- Balestier Backalley
To see more of this location:
Clarence + Clarissa
- Tiong Bahru Alleys (Lynn + Danny)
To see more of this location:
Lynn + Danny
- Keong Saik Road
- The Grandstand (The Karting Arena)
- Joo Chiat Back Alley
– Old peranakan shophouses
To see more of this location:
Collin + Min
Area beside Wheelers Estate (Baker Street)
– Colonial houses/cafe
- People’s Park Complex
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre (Zixu + Evy)
– Shoot must start at 4pm sharp
– Best to drive, free parking at cruise centre
To see more of this location:
Zixu + Evy
- Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
– Booking fee is $50, however a deposit of $2000 is required
To see more of this location:
Love on track
Railway Romance
- Universal Studios Singapore (Mark + J)
– Payable entrance fee of $388/2 hrs for 3 person
– For every additional person, an entrance fee f $78 is required
– Upon arrival, ensure that there is a VIP tour guide following your crew to help clear away the crowd during shoot
– Best to start shoot at 10am sharp, where the crowd is still minimal
– Crowd usually stream in from 11am – 11.30am
– Shoot is only allowed at Mel’s Drive-In from 11.30am onwards
– Backalleys are usually quiet
- Estates
To see more of this location:
Qingling + Elle
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- Victoria Concert Hall (Herliena + Rianto)
– Only allowed to shoot at Level 1 and 2
– 12pm to 1pm: Direct sunlight from the top
– 2.30pm to 3pm: Sunlight hits the marble staircase on the left side of the centre walkway (Level 1)
– 3.30pm to 5pm: Sunlight hits Level 2
- National Gallery Singapore (Guanlim + Cheryl)
– A booking fee of $393/2 hrs is required
– Shoot is strictly allowed only from 7.30am – 9.30am
- Raffles Hotel
– Quiet ambiance, but highly dependent on the holiday seasons
– Nearest Mrt: City Hall Mrt
– If driving, park at Raffles City and walk over
– Recommended to shoot with casual outfits to avoid being hindered
- Catholic Church (Cedric + Steph)To see more of this location:
To see more of this location:
Cedric + Stephanie
- Victoria Concert Hall (Herliena + Rianto)
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- Lloyd’s Inn
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Punggol Way (Sumang Walk, near Jewel Bridge)
To see more of this location:
Taiyun + Kaiyan
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2. Indoor
Theatre/Museum/ Hotel/Church
Home/Hotel/Airbnb
Aside from public shoot locations, why not consider a cozy, intimate and hearty place where you can feel at home and be yourselves.If your home is not the most ideal place, below are a few recommended Airbnb apartments that can be placed into consideration:
https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/1547441 (shoot at the house indoor and right outside the house is along Canterbury road) To see more of this location:
Cherie+Weitian
- Balestier Backalley