A couple in formal attire dance joyfully near a classic red telephone booth in London, with Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in the background on a sunny day.

Pre Wedding Shoot in London | Cherry & Herman

If you are planning a pre wedding shoot in London and want imagery that feels editorial, romantic, and effortlessly iconic, Cherry and Herman’s session is the perfect inspiration.

London is one of the most incredible cities in the world for pre wedding photography. From historic landmarks to hidden pockets of calm, it offers endless variety within a short walking distance. For Cherry and Herman, we designed a relaxed London pre wedding shoot that showcased the city’s most recognisable locations while keeping the experience fun, natural, and completely unforced.

Why Choose London for Your Pre Wedding Photoshoot

London is a dream location for couples travelling from overseas or those who simply love the energy of the city. A pre wedding shoot in London allows you to capture timeless portraits against world-famous backdrops while also enjoying a slow wander through the city together.

As a London pre wedding photographer, I always plan sessions around quiet moments, flattering light, and locations that photograph beautifully from multiple angles. This keeps the shoot flowing naturally and helps couples feel relaxed in front of the camera.

A couple in formal attire dance joyfully near a classic red telephone booth in London, with Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in the background on a sunny day.
A couple dressed in formal white attire walks hand-in-hand across a street near Big Ben in London. The scene is in black and white, capturing a romantic and elegant moment with historic architecture in the background.
A couple dressed in formal attire poses affectionately on a street in front of Big Ben in London, with two red double-decker buses passing by in the background.
A view of the London Eye Ferris wheel on a partly cloudy day, with trees, a double-decker red bus, and city buildings in the foreground. Pedestrians and vehicles are visible along the street.
A couple in formal wedding attire embraces on a bridge in front of the Palace of Westminster in London, with ornate street lamps and gothic architecture in the background on a sunny day.
A couple dressed in formal attire embrace and smile outdoors. The woman wears a white dress with a pearl necklace; the man wears glasses, a white jacket, and a black bow tie. A historic building is blurred in the background.
A couple in formal white and black attire walk hand-in-hand on a street in front of Big Ben in London, smiling and surrounded by tourists, with a red sightseeing tours sign visible nearby.
A bride and groom hold hands and run joyfully down a street in front of Big Ben in London. The groom wears a tuxedo, and the bride wears a white dress. The scene is lively and romantic, with historic buildings in the background.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire walks hand in hand on a street near the Palace of Westminster in London, with a red double-decker bus and cars in the background.
A couple dressed formally, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a white tuxedo jacket, walk hand in hand on a city street. A red double-decker bus and historic buildings are visible in the background.
A couple in white formal attire embraces and smiles at each other on a bridge, with the Palace of Westminster and the River Thames in the background.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire walks hand-in-hand on a bridge in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London. The photo is black and white, with a joyful, romantic atmosphere.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire kisses while standing and sitting on a stone wall, with the River Thames and Big Ben in London visible in the background.
A woman in a sleeveless white dress with a large bow on the back and a pearl necklace stands next to a person in white, seen from behind, in a black and white outdoor setting.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire holds hands and smiles at each other while standing on a riverside walkway, with a large bridge and leafy tree overhead in the background.

Big Ben and Westminster Pre Wedding Shoot

We began Cherry and Herman’s pre wedding shoot near Big Ben and Westminster, one of the most iconic areas in the city.

Early in the day, this location offers stunning architecture, clean lines, and a true sense of London’s grandeur. Cherry’s elegant white dress paired perfectly with Herman’s black tie look, creating a modern yet timeless feel against the historic surroundings. These images feel classic, cinematic, and unmistakably London.

St Paul’s Cathedral Pre Wedding Photography

From Westminster, we moved across the city to St Paul’s Cathedral. This location is perfect for couples who love symmetry, scale, and a fashion-forward aesthetic.

St Paul’s Cathedral offers strong architectural backdrops while still allowing space for movement and natural interaction. Cherry and Herman walked hand in hand, laughed between frames, and allowed the shoot to feel more like a stroll than a photoshoot. This approach is always key to creating authentic pre wedding photography that never feels stiff or posed.

A couple dressed formally, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a white tuxedo jacket, walk hand in hand on a black-and-white checkered floor in front of tall, ornate columns.
A low-angle view of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, featuring classical columns and ornate architectural details under a cloudy sky.
A couple dressed in formal attire dances on a black-and-white checkered floor in a grand, columned hall. The woman twirls in a white dress while the man, in a white jacket, holds her hand.
A couple dances together on a checkered black-and-white floor in an elegant, grand hall with tall columns and arched doorways. The woman wears a white dress, and the man is in a white jacket and black pants.
A couple dressed in wedding attire stands embraced on a black-and-white checkered floor in a grand, sunlit hall with tall columns and ornate architectural details.
A couple dressed in formal attire, with the man in a white tuxedo and the woman in a white dress, stand smiling and embracing on a black-and-white checkered floor in front of tall, ornate columns.
A couple in formal attire holds hands. The woman in a white dress with a bow looks back and smiles, while the man in a white jacket stands beside her. They are in front of a large stone wall on a checkered floor.
A smiling woman in a white sleeveless dress with a bow on the back holds hands with someone off-frame, standing on a black-and-white checkered floor in front of a stone wall.
A couple in formal wedding attire walks hand in hand across a grand, checkered marble floor with tall columns and ornate walls in the background.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire, holding hands and smiling at each other, walk on a black-and-white checkered floor between tall stone columns in a grand, classical building.
A couple in formal attire, with the man in a white suit and the woman in a white dress, walk down stone steps outside a grand building with tall columns and a large wooden door.
A couple dressed in formal attire walks hand in hand down stone steps in front of a grand building with tall columns. The man wears a white tuxedo jacket and the woman wears a white dress.
A couple dressed elegantly in black and white formal attire holds hands while walking down stone steps in front of a grand building with tall columns.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire smiles at each other in front of lush green bushes with vibrant pink roses outdoors. The groom wears a white suit and the bride wears a white dress and pearls.
A couple in white formal attire embraces and smiles in front of pink flowering bushes. The woman faces the camera, smiling, while the man looks at her lovingly. Both appear happy and joyful.
A man and woman in white dress and black tie.
A bride and groom stand in lush greenery, gazing lovingly at each other and embracing, with a large leafy tree and a stone building in the background.
A couple dressed in white wedding attire embrace and smile at each other in front of a lush green bush with vibrant pink flowers.
A couple in wedding attire embraces in a lush green garden, surrounded by large leafy plants and standing in front of a tall tree and a stone building.
A couple dressed in formal white attire holds hands on a city street, with a red double-decker bus speeding by behind them, creating a blur effect. Trees and brick buildings are visible in the background.
A couple in formal attire, holding hands and wearing sunglasses, stand on a city sidewalk as a red double-decker bus speeds by, creating a blurred effect in the background.
A woman in a white dress and sunglasses smiles outdoors. She wears a pearl necklace and earrings, and her hair is styled up. The image is in black and white.
People walk near the grand entrance of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on a sunny day, with the large dome and classical columns prominent in the background. Trees and modern buildings flank the scene.
A couple dressed formally, with the man in a suit and the woman in a white dress, walk hand in hand outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on a sunny day.
A couple in formal attire walks arm in arm toward St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on a sunny day, surrounded by people and framed by trees and brick buildings.
A couple dressed in white walks arm in arm toward St Pauls Cathedral in London on a sunny day, with crowds and trees in the background and modern brick buildings to the right.

Ending at St Dunstan in the East

We ended the session at one of London’s most romantic hidden gems, St Dunstan in the East.

Tucked away from the city’s bustle, St Dunstan in the East feels peaceful, intimate, and almost secret. Ivy-covered ruins, soft greenery, and filtered light make it an incredible spot for couples who want something slightly different from the traditional London landmarks. It was the perfect way to finish Cherry and Herman’s pre wedding shoot, offering a calm and romantic contrast to the earlier locations.

What to Expect from a London Pre Wedding Photographer

A pre wedding shoot is about more than beautiful images. It is about feeling comfortable in front of the camera, learning how I guide you, and enjoying time together without pressure.

A bride in a white dress and veil stands holding a bouquet under a stone archway covered with lush green ivy and bathed in sunlight.
A bride in a white gown and veil, adorned with a pearl necklace and a large bow on the back of her dress, stands holding hands with someone, facing away, in a softly lit outdoor setting.
A bride in a white dress and veil stands in sunlight near a leafy archway outside an old stone building, holding a bouquet of flowers. The scene is in black and white.
A bride in a white dress and veil stands holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling gently. The image is in black and white, with soft light highlighting her face and dress.
A bride in a white dress and lace veil stands indoors, holding a bouquet of flowers. Sunlight shines on her, with shadows and green leaves visible overhead. A tall arched window is in the background.
A smiling couple in wedding attire sits on stone steps, embracing. The groom wears a white tuxedo jacket and black pants, while the bride wears a white dress. They are seated by an old stone building with a relaxed, joyful expression.
A smiling couple in wedding attire sits on stone steps. The groom wears a white tuxedo jacket and glasses, while the bride wears a white dress and veil. They embrace, looking happily at the camera.
A bride and groom sit side by side, smiling at each other. The groom wears a white tuxedo jacket with a black lapel, and the bride wears a white dress and pearl necklace. They hold hands, looking happy.
A newly married couple in formal wedding attire sits on stone steps beneath a gothic archway, surrounded by aged stone walls and green ivy, gazing at each other lovingly.
A couple in wedding attire stands closely together, gazing at each other, in front of a large, arched stone window overgrown with vines and surrounded by greenery.
A bride and groom in formal attire embrace and look at each other in front of a large, arched stone window covered in greenery and vines, surrounded by old brick and lush plants.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand under a stone archway, surrounded by greenery. The bride wears a white dress and the groom wears a white tuxedo jacket with black pants. They look at each other and smile.
A couple dressed in formal attire, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a white jacket and black pants, hold hands while walking down stone steps under an old stone archway surrounded by greenery.
A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace on stone steps under a large, gothic archway in a garden setting, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
A couple dressed in formal attire dance under a stone archway surrounded by lush greenery. The woman twirls in a white dress and the man, in a light jacket and dark pants, holds her hand. The scene is captured in black and white.
A bride in a white dress and veil stands facing a groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black pants under a stone archway, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
A bride and groom pose on stone steps beneath a large, arched stone doorway; the bride wears a short white dress and veil, and the groom wears a white jacket and black trousers. Lush trees are visible in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress smiles while holding someones hand and turning back, outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.
A bride in a white dress and veil smiles at the camera while holding hands with a groom in a white jacket. They are walking outdoors on a sunny day.
A bride and groom in formal wedding attire, both wearing sunglasses, pose confidently outdoors in bright sunlight. The groom wears a white tuxedo with a black lapel; the bride wears a sleeveless gown and veil.
A bride and groom wearing sunglasses pose outdoors. The groom wears a white tuxedo with a black bow tie, and the bride in a sleeveless gown rests her head on his shoulder, both standing under dappled sunlight.

When you book a pre wedding photographer in London, I help with location planning, outfit guidance, timing for the best light, and gentle direction throughout the shoot. My approach is relaxed and editorial, focusing on movement, connection, and storytelling rather than forced poses.

Cherry and Herman’s London pre wedding shoot is a perfect example of how iconic locations and genuine connection come together to create timeless imagery that will never date.

If you are planning a pre wedding shoot in London and want photographs that feel elegant, modern, and full of life, I would love to help you create something truly special. Get in touch here!