7 Ways to Find an Instagram-Worthy Wedding Venue

Your wedding day is special…it shouldn’t look like everyone else’s!

Here are a few tips and tricks on finding an Instagram-worthy wedding venue in Central Florida. You’ll not only have fun capturing your wedding journey, but you’ll also create photo memories to cherish for years to come.

1. Capture Your Personality 

Are you and your partner casual, formal, or fun-loving? Is your wedding more laid-back and easy-going or more elegant and traditional? Do you prefer a scenic outdoor venue or would you rather play it safe in a beautiful indoor space?

Consider these questions when choosing the right venue that will set the scene for your wedding and the background for all your photos. 

Bride and groom in couch shaped like a retro car.
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

2. Think Outside the Box

Don’t just go for the expected.

Sure, beach photos and altar shots are lovely, but to grab attention on Instagram, find a unique background that captures a special and memorable moment.

At this wedding venue, the sign above the elevators reads, “Come Go With Me,” a perfect message for the new couple that is not only unexpected and meaningful, it’s sure to get lots of likes and comments.

bride and groom kissing in elevator with neon sign above reading "Come Go With Me"
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

3. Let Loose!

The same old wedding portraits, all lined up in a row with the same stiff smiles can be boring. Your wedding should be fun, and so should your Instagram-worthy photos!

Put the social in social media. Nobody in your family or wedding party—and especially the bride and groom—should dread taking pictures. Make the session just as fun as the rest of your wedding! 

bride and groom leaping off stage
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

4. Hire a Professional

Sure, everyone has a camera these days, but a professional has better equipment, better lighting, and better software to make you look your best.

Ask the photographer to scope out the venue beforehand for unique backgrounds. They have a specific eye for seeing what the potential picture could be with distinctive angles and their specific style of editing.  

bride and groom under unique sculpture
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

5. Capture the Details

You’ve spent months planning every single detail of your wedding, and when the big day comes, it can all be a blur.

Make a shot list for your photographer and capture all your thoughtful hard work by getting them to shoot all the special details. Whether it’s a fabulous bouquet, your grandmother’s handkerchief, or your best friend’s toast, you’ll want to go back and cherish all the moments and memories. 

bride holding loose, sprawling bouquet
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

6. Look for Contrast

A gorgeous white wedding gown really pops against a rich, darker background.

Find a fabulous space that draws attention to YOU rather than blending into the background. It’s your big day to stand out from the crowd!

bride and groom on dark couch and dark wall
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

7. Take Advantage of the Decor

Each wedding venue has its own style.

When you are touring venues, make sure you pay attention to the architecture, decor, and art displayed throughout. Look for bright bold colors, textured walls, and bright lighting. 

bride and groom posing next to colorful artwork of guitar.
Orlando Wedding photographer and photography Rhodes Studios

 

Special Thanks to the following vendors and venue who are featured in the photos:

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach 

Rhodes Studios Photography and Video

Laura Reynolds Artistry

The Flower Studio

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