Mumbai is one of the most important cities in India and the world. This city never sleeps and people from all over the country visit Mumbai either for work, for pleasure or with hopes of making it big. Though a lot of people complain about Mumbai being this crowded metropolis it is not the complete truth. Mumbai has a lot of picturesque and beautiful locations that will tantalize your senses. If you are finding pre-wedding shoot locations in Mumbai and are looking for the best pre-wedding location then this list might help.
We have collected some amazing places where you can have a nice pre-wedding photoshoot. These destinations have some of the best pre-wedding sets that can serve as an amazing background for the photos you take. So, if you are looking for some good pre-wedding shoot locations in Mumbai let’s get started.
Here is the list of the 10 best Pre-wedding shoot locations in Mumbai.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Forests are undoubtedly one of the best places to visit if you want to get away from the bustling and busy city life. If you are in Mumbai and you want to do a pre-wedding shoot but you don’t want to be bothered by the cityscape then one of the options is to visit the beautiful Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
This place is filled with greenery. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna that are found in this place and the government does not shy away from mentioning this. There are over 274 species of bird in this national park, over 35 species of mammals, 170 species of butterflies and more than 1300 different species of trees.
The National Park stretches over 87 square kilometres so you will have plenty of spots to click some amazing pictures of you and your partner. Other than the bountiful presence of flora and fauna you will also find a couple of lakes and a narrow-gauge railway track which can serve as quality sets for your pre-wedding shoot.
Hanging Gardens
Yes, there is Hanging Gardens in Mumbai. It may not be like the spectacular Hanging Gardens of Babylon but it gets the job done if you are looking for cool places to get your photos taken. The other name for the Hanging Gardens of Mumbai is Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens.
The Hanging Gardens is situated atop Malabar Hill and is a terraced garden. It was designed and laid out in 1881. Opposite the gardens lies the Kamala Nehru Park which is another nice spot for tourists to visit. You will find a bunch of nice locations and places within the gardens where you can pose for pictures with your partner.
If you visit the gardens during the evening or stay there till the evening you will be able to catch the beautiful sunset over the vast Arabian Sea. Just imagine that scene as the backdrop for your pre-wedding shoot photos. The Iconic Boot House in the Hanging Gardens is another popular spot for clicking pictures.
Imagica Theme Park
Well, a classic location to visit for clicking amazing pictures would be to go to a theme park and since you are in Mumbai and are looking for a great place to not only do your pre-wedding shoot but also have a lot of fun why not drop by the largest theme park in India, Imagica Theme Park.
It is very difficult to enjoy the entire park in a single day because there’s so much to do. The park is owned by Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd. and it spreads over an expanse of 130 acres. At its full limit, the park can handle over 15k people daily. It has hosted more than 5 million people to date.
Jump into a slow ride and ask your photographer to capture some great candid shots of you and your partner. Besides posing on rides there are many different structures and buildings that you can use as backdrops for your pre-wedding shoots. This may not be the best pre wedding location in Mumbai but it is definitely a fun one where you can not only shoot great pictures but also have a ton of fun.
Gateway of India
If you are in Mumbai and you want to click amazing pictures then you have to visit one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mumbai which is, the Gateway of India. It is a great spot to click great pictures for your pre-wedding shoot.
This beautiful arch-monument was built in the 20th century and like many of the picturesque buildings that were built during this time, it was to commemorate or to celebrate some official from the United Kingdom. Due to the landing of King George V, the Gateway of India was Built. King George V was the first British monarch, who visited India .
The construction of this majestic monument started in 1913 and it wouldn’t finish until 1924. At that time the cost of constructing this monument was Rs. 21 lakhs. Opposite the Gateway is the iconic Taj Hotel. So, you have got a bunch of awesome backdrops to use for the perfect pre-wedding shoot. Thus, this is one of the places you should check out.
Marine Drive
Well, most people have heard of Marine Drive and many must remember seeing it in Bollywood movies as well. It is a beautiful road that is sort of shaped like a C and it runs along a natural bay. On one side of the road is the city line of Mumbai and on the other side is the vast sea.
The length of the road is 3 km and it is one of the most popular stretches of road in India. It is not only one of the most beautiful locations but also an iconic one. You have a panoramic view of the sea and many people visit Marine Drive to take pictures.
The Marine Drive starts at Giragaon Chowpatty in the Northern point. Giragaon Chowpatty is a public beach. At the southern end of the road is the famous central business district viz. The Naran Point. Fun fact, the official name of the road is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road but we guess “Marine Drive” has a nice ring to it.
We don’t need to over-sell this place to you for your photoshoot because we are pretty sure you know why this is an amazing place for your pre-wedding shoot.
Bandra Worli Sealink
Another amazing and famous piece of architecture in Mumbai is the Bandra Worli Sea Link. It is a 5.6 km long bridge that connects, as the name implies, Bandra which falls in the western suburbs of Mumbai to Worli which falls under South Bombay.
The bridge is quite large and has over 8 lanes. Though it is a great place for photoshoots you cannot actually shoot on the bridge itself. It is a very busy road with vehicles moving at high speed. So, don’t try to stop there to click pictures.
If you can get permission to do so then you can but a better idea would be to use this bridge as the backdrop while you do your pre-wedding photoshoot below near the rocky beach. Many people have visited the Bandstand to click pictures. You will get a variety of shots here, especially if you can catch the sunrise or the sunset.
Vasai Fort
Let’s now move from modern structures and buildings to something that was built centuries ago. The Vasai Fort was built in 1184 by the Yadavas of Devagiri. The fort lies in the town of Vasai which falls under the city of Vasai-Virar. You can reach the town via the Naigaon Railway Station. Initially, the fort was christened as Fort of St. Sebastian.
It became an important fort for the Portuguese. On three sides the fort was surrounded by the sea. On the land side, they had created a moat that was filled with seawater. This fort looks amazing. The stone wall of the fort is over 4.5 km long and has 11 bastions. Vasai Fort is one of the best locations that you can visit for your pre-wedding shoot because you will find some amazing backdrops here.
Central Park
Parks can often be a nice place for shooting videos and clicking pictures. Anyone planning for a pre-wedding shoot and is looking for the best pre wedding location might often find parks appealing. Central Park is an urban park. It is located in Navi Mumbai.
Central park is quite big as it covers over 290 acres of land. It spreads over 3 sectors viz. 23, 24 and 25. This park has a lot of features that are suitable as backdrops and also for having a lot of fun.
There are theme parks, watersports sports, football and cricket grounds, jogging tracks, botanical gardens, amphitheatres, recreation areas etc. Surrounded by low hills this park is a great place for photographers to shine. So, ask your photographer to click some amazing pictures for your pre-wedding shoot.
Forest Hills
Now, we have to move a bit away from Mumbai to reach the next location on this list. It will take around 3 hours to drive to this place from Mumbai but it will be worth it. This is a beautiful place where you can get some really good shots as the location can serve as a picturesque background for your pictures.
This is a beautiful resort that offers all kinds of luxuries to the guests while at the same time ensuring that the touch with nature is not lost. There are cabins, tree houses and a bunch of fun features that make this one of the best places to enjoy a vacation and a great place for a pre-wedding shoot.
There are a bunch of interesting spots all over this place. If you want to live in a forest but don’t want to stay too far from a city then this is one of the options out there.
Horniman Circle
Another popular location in Mumbai is the Horniman Circle. This is a park with beautiful gardens in South Mumbai. It spreads over 2.5 acres of land. You have to visit the Fort District of Mumbai to reach Horniman Circle. This place was built in the late 1800s and was initially called the Elphinstone Circle.
After the independence, the name was changed to Horniman Circle honouring Benjamin Horniman, who was the editor of The Mumbai Chronicles. He supported the independence of India. Over the last few years, the city has become much better at maintaining this place and it has become quite hospitable.
The place is very quiet and anyone looking for a short break can visit this place. Surrounding the garden are various company buildings. A couple of buildings are of picturesque designs and you can use them as backdrops for your shoot.
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum
If you love arts and history then you can visit the oldest museum in Mumbai, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum. The museum was built almost one and a half centuries ago. The entire exterior of the building has a Victorian-style design and the same goes for the interior as well.
This is why different parts of the building create different spots that serve as amazing places to pose in front of. If you want to know more about the history of Mumbai and our country in general then you will find many valuable pieces of history in this museum including maps and pictures.
Just look up the photos of the museum online and you will know why people have chosen it as one of the best sites for pre-wedding shoots.
Palm Beach Road
You might see a sort of recurring theme when you search for scenic locations in Mumbai. There are many roads and pathways in the city that have picturesque surroundings which makes them great spots to take some photos. Palm Beach Road is one such place in Mumbai that is great for couples to get their photos taken.
It is over 10 km long and has six lanes. It connects Belapur CBD to Vashi. This is a nice place for a pre-wedding shoot as well. The surroundings of Palm Beach Road is filled with tall modern buildings. The road itself is very clean and well maintained.
This is the reason why a lot of people often decide to stop on this road to click a few pictures. There are many spots along the road that can be used as decent backgrounds for your pre-wedding photoshoot. Since this is a busy road as well, as a precaution, be careful and don’t take shots that would put your safety at compromise.
Juhu Beach
Juhu is one of the famous neighbourhoods of Mumbai. It is located at the shores of the Arabian Sea. Juhu Beach is a tourist attraction in Mumbai. Every year hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country visit Juhu Beach.
It is one of the most popular beaches in India and the most popular in Mumbai.There’s a lot to do at the beach and there are lots of locations that can be used as the best pre wedding sets for your shoot. The beach has been cleaned in recent times and it has made the beach more hospitable to the visitors.
You can hire a photographer here to do your pre-wedding shoot if you haven’t brought one with you. This should be one of the places on your bucket list for a pre-wedding shoot in Mumbai.
Ballard Estate
Ballard Estate is a location in Mumbai that you can visit to click pictures if you enjoy European Architecture. The design and the architectural style of the buildings and structures near this place are heavily influenced by the Victorian style of architecture.
The Ballard Estate is located in Mumbai in the financial district of Fort. There are many important buildings in this area, the Ballard Estate being the most prominent.
The buildings here have a London-like feel to them and that’s how many locals refer to this place. This is a nice place for couples to pose in front of these amazing pieces of architecture and have a great photoshoot.
Kala Ghoda
Let’s end this list with a place that screams modern art and ‘hip’ culture. Kala Ghoda is a district in Mumbai in the shape of a crescent. It has a black horse statue which gives the district its name. There are several heritage buildings in this area including art galleries, museums, and educational institutions.
The Kala Ghoda Art Festival in February is the perfect time to visit this place. You can do a lot of fun stuff and find a lot of beautiful and cool spots to pose in front of. During the art festival, this place becomes quite kaleidoscopic and picturesque. Even if you visit the place during other months you will still have plenty of spots to enjoy and do your pre-wedding shoot.
Conclusion
Mumbai is an amazing place. You will have a great experience if you haven’t visited the place before. We hope that our list has given you plenty of options to choose some of the best pre-wedding locations for your pre-wedding shoot. If we missed any place or you want to tell us about your favourite spots let us know. We wish you a great shoot and hope you click some amazing pictures.
