Picture Perfect: 10 Breathtaking wedding photo spots in Southeast Asia

huibing 05 Jul 2017

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Hong Island, Thailand
For a spectacular view of an emerald lagoon, you cannot go wrong with Hong Island in Thailand. Uninhabited, save for the occasional gibbon and monitor lizard, find yourself whisked away to the definition of an island paradise. Be prepared for a wonderful view of the limestone structures that loom in the distance, interrupted only by the quiet of the sea. At times, it can almost become a clear blue, so arrive to see what nature throws out for you.

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Tulamben Shipwreck, Indonesia
If you’re looking for something a little more unorthodox, how about an underwater shoot? But no, this isn’t just any regular underwater shoot. Go all-out with the mystical backdrop of a shipwreck, that dates back all the way to World War II. USS Liberty fills the ocean floor up with an untold history, making the photoshoot one that is breathtaking. Plus, wouldn’t this make an amazing story to tell at your wedding?

Photo: Getty Images
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Camp Netanya, Philippines
If your perfect photoshoot involves the blue-domed roof that Santorini is famous for, consider going somewhere a bit closer to home with Camp Netanya in the Philippines. While travelling 16 hours may seem like a fun experience, this resort and spa right here in Southeast Asia is the perfect stand-in for your Greek dreams as well. Lounge around the outdoor pool, bask in the sun on the villa balcony, dive out into the open sea, and don’t forget to pose for the flash of the camera!

Photo: Camp Netanya Facebook
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Finolhu Villas, Maldives
This list is not complete without some mention of the Maldives. There are a seemingly infinite number of villas you can go to, but Club Med’s Finolhu Villas in Baa Atoll is a popular pick. After all, with a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean right outside your villa door, it’s hard to not love this place. Choose from the many beautiful locations in Finolhu itself, or venture a bit further out towards the waters for that beautiful shoreline that’s perfect as a backdrop.

Photo: Finolhu Villas Facebook
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Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar, Philippines
Relive the beauty of the days gone by right here in the Philippines. A marriage is basically the start of a new chapter, and revisiting the history of the country has never seen more fitting. Be transported into 18th century Philippines with large rustic mansions that heavily contrasts magnificent mountains and rice fields, and feel the photoshoot lighting up with incredible magic.

Photo: @sinopinas
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Mui Ne, Vietnam
Mui Ne’s sand dunes make for the most amazing set if you are looking for a dramatic photoshoot. Photos are simply unable to capture how brilliantly beautiful the place is, with red and white dunes that are constantly changing formation according to the wind. So, no, you don’t have to travel to the scorching Sahara desert to find that Quantum of Solace backdrop. If that’s not your cup of tea, Mui Ne is also a beach town, which means that seaside shoot is definitely not out of question as well!

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The Bayon Temple, Cambodia
Siem Reap is home to great temples, but none has as much recognition like Angkor Wat. So, of course it would be an absolute shame to not feature this wonderful religious monument in our list. We are focusing on the Bayon Temple within the complex, with intriguing carvings on the walls. There are 54 towers that are adorned with the smiling stone faces, and its position makes this a magnificent scene when the sun begins to rise, but is equally beautifully throughout the day as well.

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Tuas South Avenue 6, Singapore
Singapore has its fair share of beautiful monuments and buildings to take photos with (National Gallery and the Botanic Gardens come to mind), but there’s something about the unexplored rustic charm that contrasts so heavily with this city-state that is absolutely delightful. Tuas South Avenue 5, commonly known as the Lalang (a type of grass) fields, is the perfect place for your pastoral photoshoots with its tall grass and natural sunlight.

Photo: @blackcurrant_weddings
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Pangkor Laut Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Malaysia is certainly not short of places you can go for a wedding photoshoot, but our heart is rather fond of Pangkor Laut Resort and Spa. Sure, it is a brilliant place to hold your ceremony, but its beautiful setting means it also works amazingly as the background of the wedding shoot. Get greeted with the silence of the sea that falls gently onto the white sand, and feel yourself being revitalised by nature as you get your best face ready for the shoot .

Photo: Pangkor Laut Resort & Spa
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Kawah Putih, Indonesia
Kawah Putih is an absolute joy to visit with friends and family members, but why stop there? Go all out and have your wedding photoshoot in this amazingly magnificent backdrop that almost looks Photoshopped. This crater lake provides mesmerising blue-white tones and the occasional fog would wrap the two of you up in a blanket of mystery.

Photo: Travel Indonesia

Just you, the sun, and the love of your life.

It seems like almost every girl, no matter what age, has had a dream wedding in mind. Whether it starts out with a flash mob proposal that ends in a beautiful white chapel, or if it is the ever-so-romantic idea of running away with your forbidden love, it is hard to say you have never once thought about it. So, it is understandable that brides would go all-out to get that fantasy wedding, right down to the floral arrangement, to the perfect dress, to the right venue, to the… well, you get the point. But, when that day is over, the only thing you’d have left are your wedding photos: so, of course, we have to feature 10 of the best places to get your love immortalised.

Travelling to Paris may be fun, and the Eiffel Tower may serve as a magnificent backdrop, but Southeast Asia certainly isn’t lacking in any way. From the magnificent beaches around the many islands, to the unique locations that will make your jaw (and your partner’s jaw) drop, scroll back up to check out these wonderful places that you will fall in love with.

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