First look Vs. No first look UPDATED

FH is pretty traditional too. But when I told him what you just said about the hugging and touching, he was sold! I also explained to him that it'll be our own private moment this way, and it'll be better captured in pictures that we can look at forever!

Also, he likes that it cuts the time between ceremony and party for us. So try to sell him that, too! haha

My fiance and I have talked about this and came up with a creative solution. I call it a "first touch/feel". Have someone put a blindfold on your fh in a room away from you. Then you come into the room in your dress (obviously) and he cannot see you but he can hug and kiss you and take whatever pics you want. It may actually make his first view of you coming down the aisle more interesting because of the difference between what you feel and what you see.

Maybe you could consider a first touch instead. that way you are together talking and he can calm your nerves but still not see your dress??

I don't know anything else other let him have his one thing. I didn't want my DH to see me, I wanted that moment but now I kind of wish we had cause I was so freaking nervous I was almost sick to my stomanch and I don't even remember him "seeing me" cause I was so nervous. If we'd been alone I might have been able to relax and concentrate on his face and his expression the first time he saw me.

Oh well it's over now and everything was perfect.

I've also seen where you both stand on opposite side of a door or wall and can reach around and hold hands and talk, the photographer takes pics of this! It's not the same kind of picture as a first look, and you'll still have to set time aside for pictures after the ceremony, but I guess it's a compromise.

Like this!

** don't know why the first pic comes out so weird!! sorry

I had the same issue, except originally he had agreed to do first look, and then we planned an evening wedding because of it, then he went back to wanting to be more traditional. Super frustrating. Eventually I got 'my way', but I do feel kind of bad about it (by then it was more because we would have to change the entire timeline of the day than because I wanted to do first look).

I think the first touch is a really great idea. You can have your moment together, but he still won't see you until you come down the aisle (and I honestly think the first touch pictures are even sweeter than first look pictures). Just a thought.

First and foremost...I am probably one of the BIGGEST advocates for first look photos. This was probably one of the most memorable times during our wedding. It was so intimate and special. Also, the looks are completely different from the time you walk down the aisle vs the first look...I've seen it in every photograph series that has first look photos.

Plus, you get AMAZING photos for first looks...and it gives you more time to take family photos and potentially be more involved during your cocktail hour.

Also, take a look at former WW bride Julie J's wedding highlight reel...show this to your FH so he can see there is a true difference between your first look reaction and when you walk down the aisle.