This pre-wedding was designed around one idea. Creating something elegant, intimate, and completely transportive, without ever leaving Seoul.
Celine and her husband chose L’Escape Hotel for its atmosphere. Rich textures, warm lighting, and that distinct European influence you rarely find in Korea. It gave us the perfect setting for a winter shoot, where everything happens indoors but still feels layered and cinematic.
Her vision was clear from the start. Quiet luxury, antique European details, and a sense of softness that never feels overdone. She brought pieces with her from Europe, including the cake she made herself, and styled each scene with intention. Nothing felt forced. Everything felt considered.
We moved through the hotel slowly. From candlelit staircases to deep red dining rooms and the bar, each space offered a different mood while still holding the same story together. The wardrobe changes added another layer, shifting the energy without losing that refined, timeless feel.
This is what I love about pre-weddings like this. You are not chasing locations. You are building a world. And for couples planning a winter pre-wedding in Korea, spaces like L’Escape make that possible.
Planner: Lorryn Smit
Co-ordinator / styling: Victoria Lim
Cake: Celine Rousseau
Venue: L'Escape hotel
Makeup: NOCDA MAKEUP
Dress: MARIE BELLE by LEEROCA
Suit: Leeroca homme
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