It is difficult to imagine a person who has not at least once heard about the Kolomenskoye estate; the history of the capital is closely connected with it, and it is also one of the most beautiful and largest parks in modern Moscow.
It is not surprising that many future newlyweds decide to spend their holiday at the estate. What is important to know about a photo shoot here? Are there any nuances?
In today’s article I will talk about the features of holding a wedding in Kolomenskoye: what are the conditions and cost of a photo shoot, what is important to know, and I will also give a list of beautiful locations for shooting with examples of photographs.
Photo by the stream in Kolomenskoye
How to get to the Kolomenskoye estate park?
Address: Moscow, Andropova Ave. 39 Opening hours: from April to October - from 7.00 to 24.00, from November to March - from 8.00 to 21.00, daily
There are several entrances to Kolomenskoye Park; for the wedding procession, it would be optimal to drive up to the entrance gates from the 1st and 2nd streets of Dyakovo Gorodishche, since there is a large parking lot between them.
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What can the Kolomenskoye estate offer for a wedding?
In general, you can hold the entire celebration in the museum reserve, because it has everything you need for a wedding.
Since 2014, brides and grooms have the opportunity to officially register their marriage in Kolomenskoye. There are several places where the ceremony can be held for the newlyweds to choose from. I will tell you more about them below. The choice of places for a wedding photo shoot in Kolomenskoye is also huge; there is incredible beauty of nature, ancient architecture, and access to the embankment.
And finally, a wedding banquet can also be held on the territory, which is an undoubted advantage of the reserve.
On-site marriage registration in Kolomenskoye
Recommendations for holding a wedding ceremony
- All halls of the palace are part of the museum-reserve, so you need to conclude an agreement in advance on the provision of services of the museum-reserve, as well as their payment.
- If your ceremony will take place outdoors, it is recommended to rent a tent, since in case of rain, the ceremony will be held in it.
- You can order a number of additional services: Horseback riding or electric vehicles;
- After official registration, it is possible to order a buffet or banquet;
- Presentation of a personalized lucky horseshoe;
- Ceremony on the “Alley of Love”;
- Providing rooms in a hotel located in Kolomenskoye;
- A variety of art programs and walks;
- Possibility to hold a banquet on the ship;
- Travel of the wedding procession through the territory of the museum-reserve on the day of the event;
- As well as a number of other services that need to be clarified with the registry office employees
Wedding ceremony in Kolomenskoye: 7 places for marriage registration
Wedding tent
According to the official website of the estate museum, this is a new item for 2017. The tent is located in nature, but in case of rain the structure allows for shelter. Ceremonies are held here in the warm season, every day except Sunday and Monday. The cost of this option: from 10,000 rubles. Capacity: up to 30 people.
Tsar's mansions
This hall is located in the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace, the ceremony here takes place with elements of a theatrical performance, you are greeted by actors in historical costumes. Weddings are held here at any time of the year, also except Sunday and Monday. The cost of such a service: from 10,000 rubles, +200 rubles for each guest. Hall capacity: up to 45 people. Among the disadvantages of this hall, it is worth noting that it is red, this somewhat complicates the work of the photographer.
Queen's mansion
In this evil, the interior is a little more calm, it is better suited for a classic wedding. Weddings are held here all year round. Cost of the ceremony: from 10,000 rubles, +200 rubles for each guest. Hall capacity: up to 45 people.
Palace pavilion 1825
Unlike the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace, this building was actually built in the tsarist era; wedding ceremonies with elements of theatrical performances are also held here. You can sign up at any time of the year, except Sundays and Mondays. Cost: from 10,000 rubles, +200 rubles for each guest. Capacity: the hall is small and can accommodate up to 25 guests.
Exhibition hall "Atrium"
Another site for on-site registration in Kolomenskoye, the hall here is spacious, bright and can accommodate up to 60 guests.
Theater house
It is also a spacious hall that can accommodate up to 40 people. The hall is wooden, in warm colors, ceremonies take place there all year round. Cost from 14,500 rubles.
Open air
Also in Kolomenskoye there is the possibility of holding an official ceremony in nature, for example, next to the Apple Orchard tent. There are few places in Moscow where you can officially register beautifully.
Wedding in the Tsarina's mansion in Kolomenskoye
Wedding in the Palace Pavilion 1825
Wedding in Teatralnaya Khoromina
Top 6 beautiful locations for a wedding photo shoot in Kolomenskoye:
Apple orchard
Perhaps one of the most popular places for a wedding photo shoot in Kolomenskoye is the spacious apple orchards. It is amazingly beautiful here in the summer; you can take stunning shots among the symmetrically growing apple trees. Many brides and grooms go on a wedding walk to Kolomenskoye specifically for the apple orchards. It is especially beautiful here during the flowering season; there are gardens with white and pink apple trees, the pink ones are located not far from the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich.
Palace of Alexei Mikhailovich
I won’t focus much attention on the palace, since it houses a functioning wedding palace, it’s always very crowded there, you can take a couple of panoramic shots with the palace in the background. There are also shots on wooden stairs, near arches, but due to the large crowd of people, the location can not be called the most successful. But on a rainy or cool day, you can arrange to shoot inside the palace, and this is an undeniable advantage of the location.
Wooden fences
On the way from the palace to the gardens, you should definitely take a few pictures against the backdrop of wooden fences; they will fit especially well with the theme of Provence, rustic or eco. The photographs here turn out to be very atmospheric.
Ancient architecture
Everyone knows that Kolomenskoye has a rich history, in addition to the wooden palace, there is ancient architecture: white stone churches rising majestically on the hills, huge fields and hills - all this is an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs.
Embankment
Passing by the old part of the reserve, you go down to the embankment, where you can also take very beautiful shots. And if you show enough skill and go down to the water, you can take very unusual shots, reminiscent of the sea coast rather than a capital park.
Kolomna Stream
Another very beautiful location that deserves your attention, because here you can take excellent wedding photos. You can walk along the stream and take pictures on the old stone bridge.
Wedding in an apple orchard in Kolomenskoye
Wedding photo at the Alexey Mikhailovich Palace
Wedding photo shoot near wooden fences in Kolomenskoye
Wedding walk at the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye
Wedding photo shoot on the embankment in Kolomenskoye
Photo of the bride at Kolomenskoye Stream
See an example of a wedding photo shoot in Kolomenskoye with on-site registration and a banquet in a tent here
Of course, newlyweds often choose only one or two locations for a photo shoot in Kolomenskoye, because the park here is very large and it will take at least 3 hours to take pictures in all the beautiful places. Few people have so much time to walk on their wedding day.
Also keep in mind that you need to walk a lot around the park, so comfortable shoes for the bride are a must!
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros and cons of including Kolomenskoye Park in the wedding route
Kolomenskoye Park-Estate is one of the best places in the capital for organizing a wedding photo shoot. However, it is best to organize it on a weekday or during low traffic times. By carefully approaching this issue, the newlyweds can easily get both unforgettable impressions from the walk and excellent memory shots at any time of the year.
pros
pros
- huge territory;
- a variety of natural and historical attractions;
- possibility to organize a river trip;
- You can negotiate additional services, such as renting a horse-drawn carriage.
Minuses
Minuses
- on weekends there are not enough parking spaces for everyone;
- if the weather is good, it will be difficult to find privacy for a photo shoot;
- Due to the large distance between key photography locations, both the newlyweds and guests may be physically tired from the walk.
Wedding banquet in Kolomenskoye: what options are there?
As I wrote above, the good thing about the estate is that you can spend the entire wedding day here, including the banquet part.
During the cold season, banquet halls located in the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace are at your service:
- A very impressive white hall with a capacity of up to 50 people
- Blue Hall, which can accommodate up to 40 guests
- The theater hall, where ceremonies are held in addition to banquets, can accommodate up to 40 guests
In the warm season, the best solution would be to hold a banquet in a tent - the snow-white structure allows you to decorate the celebration in any style, and the guests will be much more comfortable than indoors.
Tent at the Palace of Alexei Mikhailovich
It is the largest of all possible options and can accommodate about 200 people. One of the disadvantages here is the proximity to the palace, around which it is always very crowded. You can also hold a ceremony right next to the tent.
Tent Apple Orchard
My favorite option, the tent is located in a secluded corner, there are not as many passers-by as in other places. They also conduct on-site registrations in the clearing next to the tent. The venue can accommodate up to 70 guests.
Tent on the embankment
As the name suggests, it is located near the water, which makes it possible to take interesting shots during musical breaks. The capacity of the site is up to 130 people. As you can see, there are a lot of options for holding a wedding in Kolomenskoye, you can plan the most suitable program for yourself.
Wedding banquet in the Apple Orchard tent
Wedding photo shoot on the embankment in Kolomenskoye
Open area of the palace
The photo shoot does not end indoors. You can take even more photographs outside than inside the palace.
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