Seasonal St. Louis Engagement Shoot Locations

Their hands are closely knit together while they take steps towards the path ahead. When they aren’t looking at each other, they are gazing at the wild golden wheat field sitting at their feet. During their stroll, they have times when neither say a word and just soak in the moment of being engaged, while other times when all they can do is talk. Especially about their future. Her legs kick her floor length floral summer dress up during the walk and he walks with confidence in his summer time classic slacks. She slowly reaches her cheek to her shoulder in a flirty way when he speaks love words to her. She cannot contain the butterflies she feels when they are together and especially during this time of now being called, “his fiancé.”

This entire story has been caught on film with a setting that is flushed with florals, greenery, and field paths. They chose the perfect location to display this unique season of excitement and anticipation. One where they can be themselves, have fun, and will enjoy looking at in their portraits.

After you choose your wedding photographer, the next most important detail to take care of is planning the date, time, and season you want your engagement session documented. it is recommended to do your engagement session sooner rather than later. For these reasons; You will be able to send your save-the-dates out with no problem, you’ll be able to choose from many different locations, and most importantly, you’ll have time on your side which makes everything a little more comfortable.

For those who are in the St. Louis area, we wanted to give you some great ideas on what engagement session locations to look for in each season. Every season can be so different in St. Louis and have their own unique qualities to offer. Below are what we believe are some of the best location ideas:

Engagement Session Location Ideas for the

4 Seasons Near St. Louis

Spring and Summer:

Apple or Red Bud Blooms: These blooms look very similar to the cherry blossom. They starts in March, peak in April, and begin to fade in May.

Missouri Cherry Blossoms: They speak all things romantic, stylish, and loveliness. Whenever cherry blossoms are around, there is a peaceful atmosphere. The Missouri Botanical Garden has a beautiful season of blooming Cherry Blossoms that happen in the Spring time. They usually take about 16-21 days before they peak to full bloom.

River or Lake: For the summer time romance, long flowy sun dresses and cuffed up slacks make for some beautiful portrait opportunities. Portraits of a pier, rocky creeks, or even a classic sail boat always next engagement sessions to another level.

Golden Wheat Field: You will achieve a simple and classic element with a wild wheat field. It has understated elegance and is a terrific scene for beautiful skin tones and soft neutral engagement attire. A nice sun kissed color  for the adorable couple who loves adventure or the arts. For example, you could easily set up an easel and paint the scenery. You would look at having your session around a golden wheat field in either June and early July.

Vineyards: A dreamy location for wine connoisseurs and cheese lovers. Relax and take a load of at this place. You and your fiancé will be popping a bottle of wine to celebrate this new engagements. If your fiancé is a sucker for a sweet guitar serenade, then this is the perfect place for you!

Strawberry picking: Picture big and bold sun hats with a picnic basket in hand followed by a gentle stroll on the path of strawberry fields. This seasonal location begins in early May and June. If you are curious about where else you can pick fruit at, check out Six Places to Pick Your Fruit near St. Louis.

Peach Orchards: In mid July through August, Peach orchards are a great location for couples who want pastel colors to be their primary.

Autumn:

Fall Leaves: Check out Forest Park or a local park near you. You’ll be surrounded by amber lighting with shimmers of gold holding your warm cup of joe and wrapped in your cozy blanket nestled with the person you love the most. You two will enjoy long walks together while taking amazing natural looking photos. If your fiancé and you met in college, this is a great opportunity to have your engagement session documented at your local university for a New England classic look that is full of history. See here: (Washington University in St. Louis) ( Saint Louis University) (University of Missouri-St. Louis)

Apple Orchards: Why not take a trip to an orchard with your picnic and go apple picking during the month of September. This engagement time is a time of anxiously awaiting your future together, so what a sweet activity to do to represent the fruit bearing that happens in marriage. For more information on where to go apple picking, discover 6 Places to Pick Apples Near St. Louis.

Winter:

Christmas Tree Farm: A winter dream come true. Adorable white snow portraits while you and your lover are in warm sweaters with a hot drink nearby. Portraits will be filled with cuddles and warm embrace that will fully capture the joy of the season! Here are some locations for Christmas tree farms in St. Louis and near St. Louis.

Choosing the season of when you will take your engagement session will help you drastically when it comes to picking your location. You’ll be able to eliminate where to go very quickly while feel excited about how they will turn out. You cannot go wrong when you consider all these amazing locations that the beautiful city of St. Louis has to offer for engaged couples.

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Portrait Location: TUMBLEWEED RANCH IN CHANDLER | Coordinator at BLACKSTONE COUNTRY CLUB. | Original Wedding Location: THE ELEGANT BARN | Photographer: APRIL MAURA PHOTOGRAPHY