Everyone loves seeing gorgeous photos of brides in beautiful bridal gowns. I know I certainly do! But it’s not always easy finding the best place to take bridal portraits. We’ve put together a list of where to take bridal portraits in Raleigh. There are so many locations to choose from but these are some of our favorite!

This would be my first choice if I was taking bridal portraits. Especially if your venue has nice indoor or outdoor spaces for photos.

I like the idea of using an outdoor space for your bridal portraits. As a Raleigh wedding photographer, I’ve visited a lot of nearby parks that are amazing for outdoor bridal portraits. Here are some of my favorite locations in Raleigh.

JC Raulston Arboretum

Raleigh Rose Garden

Mordecai House

Historic Oak View County Park

Even if you’re not getting married at the Biltmore, it doesn’t mean that you can’t take your bridal portraits there. Here are some of my favorite wedding venues for bridal portraits in Raleigh. Some of these locations charge a fee based on the hours needed but they’re totally worth it!

Barclay Villa

The Hall and Gardens at Landmark

I hope that you find this useful when planning for your bridal portraits!