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Just Said Yes October 2014

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

susan, on July 31, 2014 at 4:52 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 64

Just came across this interesting article about the cons of the "First Look": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ariane-fisher/3-reasons-first-look-wedd_b_5623826.html I personally am not going to do a first look because my fiance and I wanted to preserve that special moment when he sees me walking down...

Just came across this interesting article about the cons of the "First Look": http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ariane-fisher/3-reasons-first-look-wedd_b_5623826.html

I personally am not going to do a first look because my fiance and I wanted to preserve that special moment when he sees me walking down the aisle as the first time he sees me as his bride.

I never mentioned this to anyone else....but I've always felt like doing a "First Look" reaction was like opening a present in front of a friend -- you're EXPECTED to react in a really excited/emotional way....so you often fake your reaction to be beyond how you'd normally act (at least that's been my experience but I'm not a very outwardly emotional person)

What are you're opinions on the "First Look" photos?

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  • KarenM
    Master November 2014
    KarenM ·
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    We're doing a first look because we witnessed one. Yes, we saw it, yes, they weren't alone, but we were far away and the couple couldn't see us. Neither of them could see the photographer either, who was several feet away with a strong zoom lens. We cried, and FH, who was adamant about not doing it, opted for the first look. I've heard again and again, that anyone who's actually done one has never regretted it. I for one, cannot wait!

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  • Kristen
    Dedicated January 2015
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    When I first heard about a first look I didn't think it was for us. Especially since FH was so excited not to know anything about how I will look the wedding...I thought he would want that moment. But we now we have decided to and are very excited for it! There are a lot of wedding traditions I don't care much about. We decided on a first look because we like the idea of a private, up close moment to first see each other! It also gives more time for pics. And the main one that convinced me...it allows for a big reveal when I'm not sure our venue would have. We are marrying on the beach so its not like I have a corner to go around or doors to open up before me. He may see me coming down the beach before I get to the aisle.

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    Master July 2015
    Emma ·
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    I used to be really against it. But FH is more prone to show his emotions if it's just us, so I'm more for it.

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  • ges319
    Just Said Yes June 2017
    ges319 ·
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    We aren't doing a first look. I agree with what you said. Only thing stressing me out- how do I make sure there's enough time to do all of the photos o_o

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