Published Date : Aug 24, 2016 / Edited Date : Aug 25, 2023
The reality TV show “I Live Alone,” follows the lives of celebrities who live alone. It has a huge following in Korea and episode no. 165 featured two celebrities who decided to do a DIY wedding shoot-sans husbands. The actress Han Chae Ah and Jisook, power blogger and member of the girl group Rainbow, decided to do a DIY “wedding” photo shoot for fun. Though Han Chae Ah and Jisook weren’t actually brides-to-be, the duo’s adventures showed how easy it is for anyone to do their own DIY wedding photo shoot in Seoul. Armed with just a camera and a rental wedding dress, and with Seoul as the backdrop, Jisook and Han Chae Ah ended up with beautiful photos. With just a bit of effort, it’s possible to have a beautiful wedding shoot in Seoul like Jisook. Try an outdoor wedding photo shoot in Seoul to make your time here even more romantic.
Tour Course
Haneul Park – Seoul Forest – Seoul Marina Club & Yacht
Course 1 A Can’t-Miss Spot for Outdoor Wedding Shoots
Haneul Park
World Cup Park is made up of several parks, and Haneul Park is one of them. The park is a popular place for families and couples alike. Haneul Park stands at an elevation of 98m and it offers sweeping views of Mount Namsan, the Han River and other landmarks in Seoul. As a result, Haneul Park is popular as a site for outdoor wedding photo shoots. The park is particularly beautiful at sunset, and in September and October when the park’s sunflowers and pampas grass is in bloom. To get to Haneul Park, exit World Cup Stadium Station. There are 291 stairs to the park, or, for those who find the climb difficult, you can take the electric “toad” car that regularly departs from the entrance of Haneul Park.
Haneul Park
Address : 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Telephone : +82-2-300-5501
Operating Hours : 05:00 ~ 22:00
Closed : Open year-round
TIP
Electric Toad Car
Fee : Adult, one way 2,000 won; roundtrip 3,000 won / Child, one way 1,500 won; roundtrip 2,200 won
Operating hours : 09:30~sunset
Duration : 30 minutes
Course 2 Han Chae Ah and Rainbow’s Jisook’s DIY Wedding Photo Shoot
Seoul Forest
It hasn’t been long since Seoul Forest, near Seoul’s Ttukseom, was constructed, and the landscape is pleasant with plenty of spots around the park for visitors to enjoy. The park is separated into sections such as the Ecological Forest, Wetlands Ecological Field, Cultural Art Park. There is also an insect zoo and playgrounds, making it a popular destination for individuals of all ages. Try shooting with the rabbits, deer, butterflies and other wildlife around the park. Photos taken anywhere at the park will come out naturally stunning. Whether talking a walk along the park’s paths and trails, or sitting on one of the park’s many benches, the photos are sure to be incredible. A photo shoot at Seoul Forest will definitely be a memorable shoot.
To get beautiful wedding photos on the Han River, what could be better than a yacht cruise? Seoul Marina Club & Yacht offers surprisingly affordable prices to board a yacht on the Han River. Take a 27-foot yacht on a roundtrip cruise from Yangwhadaegyo Bridge to Seogangdaegyo Bridge. The entire trip lasts about an hour (15,000 won per person) and the ride should offer plenty of time for a wedding shoot. Imagine a photo shoot on the yacht, hair gently swaying in the breeze off the Han River, bridal clothes looking even more stunning by being on a yacht, with the city of Seoul in the background. This is a spectacular place for a wedding photo shoot!
Seoul Marina Club & Yacht
Address : 160, Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
With the rise in popularity of DIY wedding photo shoots, many wedding dress shops now offer discounted wedding dresses or dresses for rent. If the price of a wedding photo shoot seems a bit extravagant, try visiting a dress café (a café that offers a wide variety of dresses to wear during at low prices) to hold an economical photo shoot.
Aya Sophia : A wedding shop housed in a hanok in Samcheong-dong. The tranquil setting and the striking wedding dresses make for an alluring combination. Anyone is welcome to pay a visit to take a look at the dresses and the shop offers both dress rentals and fixed price sales.
Aya Sophia
Address : 19-7, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Party Tree : A popular dress café in Ewha. Pick a dress that you like to wear and also enjoy a tasty drink. If you rent a dress, they even offer a Polaroid picture-taking service.
Party Tree
Address :114, Garak-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Telephone : +82-2-415-4249
Operating Hours : 11:30 a.m.-08:00 p.m. every day, Last Order 07:00 p.m.
*Ewha Wedding Street : The Ewha Wedding Street has been the go-to place for wedding dresses of engaged couples and also a center of wedding dress trends for over 40 years. The street has recently regained its popularity as many more couples are choosing to hold self-wedding. In addition to wedding dresses, the Ewha Wedding Street also offers rentals and sales of hanbok, party dresses, and performance attire.
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