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December 2025

Start taking notes—here are the 8 most charming pre-wedding shoots of 2025

By Elizabeth Chee

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Retro charm, modern chic, old money luxury or laid-back authenticity? There’s an abundance of pre-wed shoot themes to choose from and to narrate one’s love story through, and couples who are currently planning their own can look to these 8 most charming pre-wedding shoots of 2025 for inspiration.

The pre-wedding shoot is an intriguing phenomenon that’s gathered much attention in the wedding industry of late. Having evolved to be more than just a romantic series of endearing couple photos, it’s now a golden opportunity for newlyweds to tell their stories with a whole lot of spunk, spice and sophistication. A great deal of planning goes into this newly-minted method of aura-farming than some might think—from deciding on a theme and suitable location, to styling the outfits and practicing the poses, it’s crucial that every snap of the shutter has the potential to be worthy of social media.

Like recent years, the pre-wedding shoots of 2025 were placed on a pedestal like none other. From mesmerising concepts only flight tickets to specific locations overseas could help execute, to elaborate costumes grown adults might find no other reason to play dress-up in, couples this year poured nothing less than their hearts and souls into these photos together. European destinations were evidently all the rage, and retro, oriental themes made an equally noticeable comeback.

But apart from being just another artistic project in the wedding planning journey, such a shoot with one’s significant other is also a fond collection of shared memories, a fulfilling experience leaving behind heartfelt moments that last longer than any digital copies. For those currently planning their own, below are the 8 most charming pre-wedding shoots of 2025 to take reference from.

1. CHANEL & JAVIN’S TIMELESS, PICTURESQUE WEDDING AT THE ST. REGIS SINGAPORE

Chanel and Javin took the lead when it came to the quiet luxury and opulent elegance associated with the European pre-wedding shoots of 2025. In picturesque locations such as Lake Como and Florence, the duo banded their creative direction skills and flair for fashion together to create cinematic masterpieces that spoke to our souls.

2.REYNA AND TIMOTHY’S FAIRY-TALE PRE-WEDDING ADVENTURE AT THE ENCHANTING LAGO DI BRAIES IN DOLOMITES, ITALY

More often than not, a breathtaking location is all it takes for one’s photos to evoke gasps of awe and wonder. The natural beauty of Mother Earth has been an uprising theme in the wedding industry, with many couples choosing to harness the views of glittering lakes and rivers to elevate their pre-wedding shoots and even weddings. Reyna and Timothy shot against the Lago di Braies in Italy, as well as the mountainous areas and forested paths surrounding it.

3. LEE MIN AND ALVIN’S BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC PRE-WEDDING SHOOT AT CHINESE GARDEN, SINGAPORE

Reflecting on their personal journey, Lee Min and Alvin told us a story of love that withstands the passing of time through a three-generation-themed shoot. With outfits that called us back to days of dynasties long past, the post-war era and the modern status quo, this pre-wedding shoot was thoughtfully intricate from start to finish.

4. AMY AND SHAWN’S NOSTALGIC AND RETRO DESTINATION PRE-WEDDING SHOOT IN TAIWAN

Oriental pre-wedding shoots were a common theme in 2025, with many brides donning traditional garb that reflected their cultural roots and heritage. Amy and Shawn travelled to Taiwan for that vintage oriental aesthetic, made complete with grainy filters against the neon lights of quaint night markets and the rustic charm of historical buildings.

5. VIVIAN AND GARY’S RETRO PRE-WEDDING SHOOT AROUND CHINATOWN

Throwbacks are evidently the new trendy. In yet another retro-themed pre-wedding shoot, old souls Vivian and Gary exuded psychedelic charm characteristic of the funky disco era, aptly reflecting their shared love for 80s and 90s Cantopop. With film photography making its mark amongst the young and modern, the wedding industry is no exception, and the couple intentionally chose to capture the retrograde vibes of the pre-wedding shoot on film as well.

6. YAP HUI XIN AND TED CHONG’S RETRO PRE-WEDDING SHOOT IN A VINYL LISTENING CAFÉ

Keeping it artfully casual, Hui Xin and Ted focused on having fun in their pre-wedding shoot held at a vinyl-listening café. Raw, authentic moments were what really made the scenes more personal than poised, showcasing a sacred connection in its purest, truest form. Retro, but this time, undeniably real.

7. NARA AND ARYA’S URBAN ROMANTIC PRE-WEDDING SHOOT IN SINGAPORE

Had enough of the time-travel? Some modern couples are keeping it chicly up-to-date, and the pre-wedding shoot of Nara and Arya is proof. Stylish and straightforward in equal parts, the couple lived it up in the city—quite literally—as they shot around urban spaces such as Singapore’s Fort Canning, the CBD area, and the bustling Orchard Road. Snazzy, sassy and thoroughly striking.

8. HUI XIN AND ERIC’S HANBOK PHOTO SESSION AT NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE

Mixing modern elements with traditional touches is a tasteful vision that was expertly demonstrated by Hui Xin and Eric. Dressed in hanboks, the pair chose the National Gallery as their location, perfectly blending their Korean heritage and Singaporean identity. Majestic in all their movie-poster-like glory, this epic pre-wedding shoot was full of poetic images that dropped the jaws of many.

Credits: Featured image from Chanel & Javin’s Timeless, Picturesque Wedding at the St. Regis Singapore by Fifteen Percent Grey.

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