Am I the only one not doing first look?

At first I was set on not doing a first look but to save on time it makes more sense to do a first look. Plus with other brides that have done a first look they have said it didn't take anything away from the moment from when they walk down the aisle.

I didn't want to, but I'm going to have to do pictures before the ceremony because of time, so we are.

I'm not doing one either - don't like them at all

Nope... not doing one. Both FH and I don't want it. However, he is taking pictures with his family before... no bridal party so pictures after should be short and sweet.

My wedding is at 3:00 too, and I'm not doing one. I won't have enough time before-hand (I'm already not sure how to figure out my H/MU timeline). Plus, our photos are outdoors in a beautiful wooded area, and my dress *will* get dirty. I don't want that before the ceremony. It kills me to miss any cocktail hour, especially one with amazing food and an open bar lol, but my photographer said pics will take under 45 min (very small family and BP) so we'll catch some of it.

I considered it purely for picture sake. FH really didn't want to but was willing to do what I wanted but over time I decided to do what he wanted.

We will do all the pics with him and his parents and groomsmen ahead of time. The same with me.

Another benefit is we will have pictures from 2 locations. ETA: While we take pictures our guest will have apps and drinks available

We won't be doing a first look. We don't want a ton of posed portraits though and are aiming to wrap up the photos quickly after the ceremony and then catch the tail end of our cocktail hour.

Wow you all have made me feel sooooo much better! I made a list last night of all the pics we could get before the ceremony and honestly not doing first look is not going to make us get less pictures. Our ceremony is early, Sunday wedding, so I'm not sure that a first look would even be possible anyway. Thanks ladies!

We are still on the fence with this...leaning toward no first look.

No first look. I want is to see one another as I walk to the alter

I'm not doing one either. I want that special moment when he sees me at the end of the aisle and his reaction.

We're not doing one, and we're also having a cocktail hour between ceremony and reception while we take pictures. I don't think anyone will leave. I've been to plenty of weddings where there are three or four hours in between, and the guests from out of town have no idea what to do. Your timeline will be fine!

FH and I are not doing one too! It's a personal choice.

We're not doing one. We're super traditional and we don't live together. We've both always dreamed of those moments when we first see each other at the altar

You're not alone. I felt bullied by several people trying to get us to do one, but we're holding strong.

I think you've got a solid plan, hold to it.

We're not doing a first look. Everyone is different and pictures their wedding day differently. Do what will make the day special for you!

I wanted to do first look photos/photos before the ceremony because: 1. Everyone's hair and makeup is still on point and 2. I want to get to the reception sooner for more dancing and merriment. However, FH was very adamant that he does not want to see me until I'm walking down the aisle.

Nope. I want FH to be totally surprised like everyone else lol

I'm honestly so happy you made this post! Neither myself or FH want to do a first look, but lately I was starting to feel like we were alone in that decision and that people I know were pushing saying we will have no time for pictures otherwise! We are both really excited about the first time seeing each other being walking down the aisle, so that's how we are doin' it!

I was adamantly opposed despite people's objections. It was important to DH and me that he not see me before I walked down the aisle and I think we were right. I never expected there to be so much emotion on his face at that time and I don't believe if he had a camera in his face in a first look it would've been the same. We had less time for photos together, but it was a small price to pay for that special moment. And no one will leave during cocktail hour! Our venue sent out a tray to us so we had some hors d'oeuvres while taking photos, so maybe ask someone to do that. I strongly believe you have to do what's right for you and FH on this. I was very flexible and tried to be reasonable on most things involving the wedding, but this was too important and a moment we could never get back.