Wedding walk. Expectation/Reality

"Let's take a walk in the warm sun"

Expectation. You will have an easy walk under the caressing rays of the sun.

Reality. The weather cheerfully waved its hand at you, bringing down torrential rain or stifling heat on the whole company.

What should I do? Prepare for the fact that the wedding walk may happen in inclement weather - develop a plan B. Where will you go to take photos if it rains?
Where can you hide from the scorching sun? How do you adapt your schedule if you have to reduce your walking time?

Wedding walks in Moscow

Wedding walks around Moscow

The most popular routes in Moscow for a wedding walk have long been known and have been tested many times by millions of photographers and newlyweds. There are not many of them, places with a special aura, charm and with a pronounced artistic component that would match the wedding mood.

The choice of route for wedding photography in Moscow can rarely be determined by the personal preferences of the photographer or the newlyweds. Often the process of choosing a location is influenced by weather factors, time of year, traffic jams, lack of parking spaces, distance from the registry office, restaurant, etc. Therefore, the route can be developed and changed immediately before departure, and your photographer should help you with advice on this. The popular wedding photography locations listed below are not always associated with the artistic expression of the architecture or landscape.

Some of them are good for wedding walks all year round, others only in sunny weather; some are advisable to avoid unless there is a special reason to visit them. I always recommend listening to the opinion of the photographer if wedding photography is the top priority when choosing a route to memorable places. If it is psychologically more comfortable for the newlyweds to choose their own route for a walk, then it is better to prefer it, because on the wedding day there is nothing more important than a happy couple in the photo. A good photographer will find a good angle anywhere, but it’s better to familiarize yourself with the most popular places for a wedding walk in Moscow in advance. Please note that the situation may vary from year to year and from month to month, so all information in this section is for preliminary informational purposes only. I usually voice all the details when planning the route with each young couple when placing an order. I think your wedding photographer will do the same. In addition, a good photographer will always have two or three little-known places in reserve, where it is not so crowded, but beautiful and comfortable for a walk and for a wedding photo shoot.

The most popular places for wedding walks:

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Red Square
GUM
Sofia embankment
Moskvoretsky Bridge
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Big Stone Bridge
Okhotny Ryad
Bagrationovsky Bridge
A boat trip along the Moscow River
Park of Culture
Victory Park
Sparrow Hills
Novodevichy Convent
Vorontsovsky Park
Muzeon Park
Boring Garden
Arkhangelskoe
Kuskovo
Tsaritsyno
Kolomenskoye
Kuzminki Park
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Alexander Garden
Luzhkov Bridge and Tree of Love
Crocus City
Bolotnaya embankment
Hermitage Garden
River Station
Botanical Garden of Moscow State University (pharmaceutical garden)
Trubetskoy Estate

To be fair, I note that even if the wedding is the most modest - without pompous limousines and luxurious restaurants - and only the closest friends are invited, this does not matter to get beautiful professional photographs. When the bride and groom are not indifferent to each other, you can find a suitable place for wedding photography while walking or in any apartment, without even leaving home. Sometimes it’s even more interesting for both the photographer and the newlyweds. Photographing for a wedding book turns into great entertainment, which also adds a feeling of real celebration for the whole day.

Weather forecast for 5 days for a wedding walk

The central part of Moscow is rich in places that are perfect for a wedding walk and a wedding photo shoot, not just hours-long traffic jams. A big plus of the central district of Moscow is its numerous historical and architectural attractions, concentrated in relative proximity to each other, sufficient to organize one route for a wedding walk. And for residents of other regions, these are the places that are most associated with Moscow. On the contrary, the favorite places of many Muscovites are rather parks near their home or registry office. In any case, both there and there you can have a memorable wedding walk.

However, the congestion of Moscow roads on traditionally wedding Friday and their one-way loop in the city center turn wedding walks into wedding rides in a limousine. It is good to plan walks around the center on Saturday and Sunday, and on the remaining days of the week, accompany the wedding with promenades in nearby parks and other places in the neighborhood.

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“Everyone will have fun at the photo shoot”

Expectation. You will take photos with the guests, and then there will be a photo session with the groom. At this time, guests will relax on the sidelines and be touched.

Reality. An hour-long photo shoot of the newlyweds is a test for guests if they have nothing to do. If the majority do not know each other, it will be even worse.

What should I do? Conduct a photo session for the two of you before the wedding walk so as not to make your guests wait.
Yes, it’s your day, but you invited a lot of people to the holiday, so you should take them into account.

“Let’s have a glass of champagne and eat strawberries”

Expectation. Guests will drink some champagne, eat fruit and continue their walk to arrive at the restaurant fresh.

Reality. This is a wedding. Be prepared for the fact that some guests will drink more than one glass (and not just champagne).

What should I do? Snacks during a walk should be more substantial than strawberries, otherwise some will be carried away in a few hours. Inelegant meat and potato pies will come in handy in this case. And be sure to prepare a supply of still water.

Choosing a place

As practice shows, one place for photography is not enough. At the same time, young people go to extremes and want to travel around half the city in search of successful shots. We recommend taking no more than three seats for your walk. Think about the route, ideas and poses for the photo shoot in advance. You may want to visit your favorite places with which you have many pleasant memories. Keep in mind that the distance between these places should not be too great. Any, even a small traffic jam can ruin all your wedding plans. If you will be bringing guests with you, rent a comfortable minibus. Think about what you can do for the invited people in each of the planned places. If you want to shoot in a love story style, then you shouldn’t take guests. The exception would be a well-thought-out shooting scenario with the participation of your friends.

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“I’ll pose in stiletto heels during the wedding walk”

Expectation. In high heels, you will walk past the photographer with a flying gait.

Reality. You will be moving a lot, so after half an hour such shoes will seem like instruments of torture - your feet will get tired, and calluses may also appear. The suffering on your face will remain in the photographs even if you try to hide it.

What should I do? Don't torture yourself. Take a few shots in your dream shoes and then change into comfortable ones. This does not mean that she will be ugly, far from it. Neat ballet flats, shoes with comfortable heels or the latest Converse will look stylish and not cause discomfort.

Walk in the summer

The summer period sees the largest number of weddings. Newlyweds are practically unlimited in choosing the scenario for the celebration of their dreams. A walk on a clear, fine day will be a pleasure.

Summer photo shoot in nature

Summer provides many different ideas for a wedding photo shoot. The most common ones are organizing a mini-picnic or horseback riding, or boating.

Photos in a field among bright flowers or next to haystacks look wonderful.

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Cityscape lovers can take photos against the backdrop of bright flower beds or green trees contrasting with gray buildings.

Summer fun in nature

How to entertain guests while the newlyweds are busy with a photo shoot? Games, of course. Blind man's buff, hide and seek, pantomimes or quests with fun tasks will not let anyone get bored. And if you add live music to this, everyone will be in a good mood.

“After the wedding walk, I’ll arrive at the restaurant fresh and rosy”

Expectation. You'll breeze into the banquet hall, looking like you've just put on makeup and a dress.

Reality. We are all human, so most likely you will not look completely fresh - your makeup will run a little, and the hem of your dress will become slightly dirty.

What should I do? Take the cosmetics you used to touch up your makeup. We recommend purchasing a second wedding dress to change into. And don't go out in the heat or in the rain.

“Let’s arrange a magical photo shoot in the snow in winter”

Expectation. You will take fabulous photos in the snowdrifts - no one has ever done this before!

Reality. It’s possible that you can do it, just dress warmly, because it can be cold during a wedding walk in winter. Or, on the contrary, it may be too warm, and only memories will remain from the snow.

What should I do? As mentioned above, you should dress warmly to avoid freezing.
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Treats

Snacks should be light and alcohol should be minimal. The goal is to encourage people a little, to relax them, but without fanaticism. Who needs tired guests at a wedding reception? If there will be a lot of people on the walk, turn to off-site catering services.

Master classes. You can involve guests in wedding preparations right on the walk. Organize an off-site cocktail bar with master classes. Invited bartenders will prepare any cocktail upon request and immediately teach those interested how to make the drink with their own hands. Organize a cooking class on decorating wedding cakes or decorations. It will be very interesting and tasty not only for adults, but also for children. Discuss the level of drinks in advance with the bartenders, and provide a children's menu. Bring plenty of mineral water for your walk.

And to avoid getting bored, let your walk be accompanied by cheerful music.

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