3 Reasons First Looks Wedding Photos Aren't For Everyone....

We are doing 1st looks because 1) we are already married 2) we are having a shorter reception and the main pics we want is of us

We are doing a first look. I am walking down the aisle with FH so to not have one is pointless.Also he went dress shopping with me, I am a very traditional woman

I don't care one way or another. FH says no, so we won't do one.

I don't need a moment with him...but I'd just like to get pictures out of the way.

It's not that big of a deal to me either way.

I agree 100% with Celia. This article is extreme, ridiculous, and doesn't consider any alternate points of view.

We are doing a first look because we want a few moments to ourselves before the ceremony and it's logical for our timeline as far as photos go.

That was a bullshit article I'm sorry

I do agree with number 3 though but the rest not so much.

I am doing a first look because my FH and I busted our asses to pay for our wedding and I'm not missing our cocktail hour to take photos which can be done before hand!

Not for nothing if your FH sees you the first time walking down the isle he is "supposed" to look surprised same damn thing with a first look!

We aren't doing a first look because I want everyone to see fh bawl like a baby! I want to shock him with my look, the whole thing. First looks aren't for everyone or necessary.

I loved doing a first look. I got to see DH's face up close and we had a few moments where it litter ally felt like it was just the two of us (something I didn't feel walking down the aisle holding my dad's arm in front of a crowd of people). Also he got choked up both times, so we didn't miss much, emotion wise

It might go against tradition, but it sure makes the day flow smoother.

We aren't doing one for the exact reason you stated! AMEN!!!

While I do not think the article is particularly a good one, we did not do first looks. They are way too commercialized and I feel that they do take away from the magic. Neither one of us wanted to do them, so we didn't. For me, it was about him seeing me walk down the aisle - not just seeing me in a pretty dress with my hair and face all made-up. He's seen that before.

The points this article makes are ridiculous and incorrect. Ours was very candid and you can clearly see the joy and surprise in both of our faces. I was absolutely beaming and crying and he looked at me like I was the most gorgeous thing that he'd ever laid eyes on. It was not manipulative either. We reacted how we wanted to and the photographer had nothing to do with that. Finally, it didn't take away anything from my friends and family during my walk. I looked even happier walking down the aisle (didn't even know that was possible) and DH looked just as thrilled. Walking down the aisle was such a different experience from the first look that it still felt like I was seeing him for the first time, in a sense. It was just as magical.

Not doing a first look and skipping formal photos ... he will take some with his family before the ceremony with our daughter...but other than than...nah.

That way, I can have my cake or shall I say cocktail and avoid posing which always makes me feel stupid. YAY!

And now I actually read the article...haha

I think reason number 3 is a load of crap... but I like the first two reasons. I do feel like all posed shots and "Created Moments" are a load of crap. Either we have the moment or we do not....I am not trying to be someone I am not on my wedding day. I am not the emotional romantic type...so faking it with all these "look surprised and excited" would just make me feel awful and ruin my day ^_^

and I LOVE THAT LADYMONK WAS CALLED OUT!!! Amazing.

Meh I say to each his/her own. We aren't doing it because FH doesn't want to see me until I walk down the aisle, but I still think they're really nice.

First Look, like everything else in a wedding is a matter of personal preference. An article is not going to change anyone's mind. I am not doing a first look. I am superstitious and FH prefers the moment to be organic. For some a First Look will be very organic, for others it will seemed forced and awkward, but the same can be said for any of the wedding photos. Not everyone is comfortable in front of a camera.

You know what they say about opinions..........everyone has one. LOL

We ARE doing one, but I won't begrudge anyone who wants to wait until they walk down the aisle. I think saying it SHOULD be this way or it HAS TO BE that way is ridiculous-- everyone should decide on something that works for THEM!

I have to admit, I hate when the bride taps the groom on the shoulder, but whatever-- there are other ways to do a first look besides that one.

We did it and hubby said that was his fav moment of the whole day. He is very traditional to. So actually I recommend on doing it

Okay that article was ridic. And that video was beyond ridic. It was awkward and forced because of the incredibly rude and unprofessional videographer and photographers who made the moment about themselves and ruined it for the couple. First looks are supposed to be private and natural, if you can catch it on camera great, but if you can't, that's not the point of doing them in the first place. This video/article makes me really upset for the couple who obviously wanted a nice moment but the "1, 2 3!" countdown ruined it!! As the bride, I would have been PISSED.

We are doing one for a number of reasons - the ceremony is 630 in the evening at a casino and we want take pictures gambling. Next, we are not having a cocktail hour; we're not interested in a long session of pictures. We'd rather have pictures with our families during the reception. I'm also doing two dresses - one for the first look, a short tea length sexy number and my formal gown. He won't know, so I'll get two first looks. I can't wait. Actually, I can't wait to be his wife.

I have anxiety attacks so I most certainly need to do it to make sure I don't spend my time that I'm supposed to the walking down the aisle, in the bathroom.

My friend did a first look and their reactions in the church were still 100% genuine. She was crying so hard it was kind of awkward and he couldn't stop smiling. No one knew they had a first look until after the wedding when she was bragging about how everyone should do it because they got to have an intimate moment beforehand. The part where he knows you are coming but is faced the other way builds up anticipation for the both of you! I 100% disagree with this article. Although it may work for the ultra conservative, ridiculous, traditional "I'll give you 5 goats for your daughter", it definitely does not work for everyone. We are pretty private people and like our moments alone and aren't lovey-dovey-pukey in public. So having that first look moment is a great idea for us, and a lot of people.