How to choose the best Asian wedding venue for a picture-perfect album

When you’re planning an Asian wedding, choosing a photogenic venue is at the top of your to-do list

Weddings are becoming more and more customisable, and many traditions are now optional. But there’s one aspect of your wedding that is non-negotiable – finding the perfect venue.

The venue serves as the centre-point for your wedding. It will influence the look and feel of your photographs, as well impacting your budget for décor and clothes. With so many options to choose from, finding the perfect wedding venue isn’t easy. Whether you want a traditional Asian wedding venue with a large capacity, or a smaller intimate affair, there’s a lot to consider.

Many Asian weddings take place across several venues, so it’s important that all of them co-ordinate to give your wedding album a seamless look.

These are important factors in choosing the perfect venue for your Asian wedding:

Talk to a wedding planner before booking a venue

Talking to a planner before you even start looking at spaces can help you clarify what is and isn’t important in a venue. It’s easy to fall in love with a beautiful venue without considering its practicality for your wedding. Planners have the expertise to evaluate the capabilities of a space, how the layout can be used and how to decorate it. A planner with experience in Asian weddings will also be able to find you venues that regularly host Asian weddings. These venues usually have close partnerships with local vendors of food, entertainment and music, to ensure an unforgettable night.

Think about your guests’ experience

Impress your guests with a truly stunning venue that also meets their needs. If you want to stay true to tradition, you’ll need a large capacity venue with exemplary caterers. Try to find a venue that includes some services to eliminate hidden costs and last-minute stress. If you’re inviting guests from overseas, then a convenient location is essential. Consider a wedding venue that is near or connected to a hotel.

Stay true to your wedding vision

If you have an aesthetic in mind for your wedding, choose a venue that complements it. This may seem obvious, but sometimes the little details of a wedding can get in the way of the big picture. If you want a low-key, rustic wedding, consider a barn. If you want a truly showstopping day, consider an elegant hotel or manor house. Stylised wedding shoots are becoming more and more popular, so choose a venue that will provide the perfect back-drop to your theme.

It’s important that your venue is functional and beautiful. But ultimately, what matters the most is that you love it. Every couple is unique, so look for a venue that reflects both of your tastes. Choose a setting that channels your personalities, for wedding photos that truly capture your individuality.

Whatever venue you settle on, we offer bespoke wedding photography packages that will accentuate the beauty of the setting.

Top tips for brides-to-be to guarantee perfect wedding photos

Providing the perfect time capsule for your day, wedding photography is one of the most important things to consider when you’re prepping for your wedding. Doing your research and choosing the right photographer is a sure-fire way to guarantee you’ll love your photographs. But it is completely normal to feel anxious looking perfect in your wedding photos. Your wedding is designed to be the happiest day of your life, and you want your wedding album to reflect that. 

Here are some tips to help you avoid any photography pitfalls, and to give you that extra reassurance that your photographs will turn out beautifully…

Do your research to choose an extraordinary theme for your wedding photos

Reading as many Asian wedding blogs and magazines as possible before your big day is a sure-fire way to feel prepared for your ceremony. Almost all weddings have a theme, with outfits, decorations and centrepieces to match. Some couples opt to elevate this theme with stylised wedding shoots. You may want to recreate the luxury of old-world glamour or modernise a traditional ceremony with contemporary flourishes.

Your wedding photography can advise you on how to best achieve that style. Our bespoke packages are designed to meet any needs you have, including evoking unique and stunning themes.

Choose the best location for getting ready for documentary photography

You might choose to get ready at your venue, a nearby hotel, or even at home. It’s entirely up to you, and many brides choose a room for its interior style. But the look and location of the room are not always the most important thing – it’s all about practicality.

The moments when you’re getting ready for your wedding always make for incredibly special wedding photos. Choosing a room big enough for your bridal party, with good natural light, is key. Keeping that room tidy and clutter-free is also a must for stunning professional photos.

The focus of wedding photography is always the couple

This may sound obvious, but the photographer’s focus is the bride and groom. Weddings can be hectic for everyone in attendance, and you don’t want disorganised guests disrupting your essential shots. Your bridal party should be ready before you, so that the photographer can create beautiful shots of them adding the finishing touches to your saree or lehengha. Encourage your guests by letting them know when and where they’re need for photographs – this will avoid any chaos that group photos can sometimes cause.

Lighting makes all the difference

Lighting may just be the most important factor in ensuring gorgeous wedding photos. The bright candescence of natural light, with no harsh yellow overtones, is ideal for capturing you at your best in close-ups. When getting ready, encourage your hair or makeup artist to work in front of a window. This will both help them create amazing, detailed looks, and will allow your photographer to shoot their work in all its glory.

Uplighting adds a touch of drama to interiors shot in the evening, such as banquet halls and dancefloors. For romantic exterior shots, mason lanterns or string lights are popular.

Our expert Asian wedding photographers will ensure that you have nothing to worry about on your big day. They want you to feel as relaxed as possible, so that you can enjoy the occasion. But nagging nerves are a completely natural part of getting married. Following this advice should give you that extra confidence in your wedding shoot and result in the wedding album of your dreams.