Royal Enfield, Roses, and Reels: The Cliché that is the Pre-Wedding Shoot

What We Definitely Don’t Need (maybe): The Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

Let’s talk about one of the most bizarre trends of modern-day weddings: the Pre-Wedding Photoshoot. A concept so dramatic, it feels like a Bollywood audition rather than a celebration of love. Picture this: couples dolled up like they’re Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, posing on a train track, staring deeply into each other’s eyes as if they’re part of some romantic cinematic climax.

But let’s pause for a second.
Is it even your story being told in those photos? Or are you just recreating someone else’s script with better lighting?

People are now investing an enormous amount of time, money, and energy into capturing a version of their love that looks great on Instagram but often feels nothing like reality. It’s exhausting. It’s expensive. It’s overwhelming. And most importantly it’s unnecessary.

Ask Yourself These Three Simple Questions:

  1. Where will the pictures end up?
    On the wall of your bedroom? Lost in a Google Drive folder labeled Memories?
  2. What’s the purpose behind it?
    Is it about capturing a moment — or following a trend?
  3. Are you doing it for yourself or the algorithm?
    Are you actually excited, or just checking a box to avoid FOMO?

Let’s be honest: pre-wedding photoshoots have become a rich, repetitive trend. Especially in places like Punjab and Haryana, where you can almost predict every shot. The classic 5-pose ritual:

  • Pose 1: The Royal Enfield Shot — boy on the Bullet, girl sitting sideways in traditional attire.
  • Pose 2: The Cultural Combo — both in traditional attire, salwar suits, trying to look candidly traditional.
  • Pose 3: Sarson Ke Khet — channelling their inner Bollywood romance in mustard fields.
  • Pose 4: The Rishikesh Retreat — riverside lovebirds, stealing glances or attempting yoga poses they can’t hold.
  • Pose 5: The Rose Moment — the guy holding out a flower, girl pretending to be surprised, both struggling to hide the exhaustion.

At its core, the pre-wedding photoshoot has become less about love and more about performance.

A study I came across recently mentioned that many couples now skip this altogether. Why? Because it’s cliché, it’s tiring, and it adds unnecessary pressure before the wedding. Brides are stressed. Grooms are confused. Photographers are on a mission to make you look like someone you’ve never been.

So, instead of investing in a photoshoot that looks perfect but feels hollow, maybe just capture the real moments the messy, imperfect, beautiful ones that don’t need poses or filters.
Because in the end, your marriage is not a movie.
It’s your story and that’s worth telling as it really is.

- with love Naman N <3

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