Fiance doesn't want to do a first look...

We're doing a first touch (like the pictures Jesseka added above). My photographers will also be going around and taking photos of us, separately, as we get ready.

No first look here. I agree it's something created by the industry.

No first look for us either. I'm also very shy and will probably be really nervous but it was important to both us to have a very traditional wedding.

My photog is going to try and do every picture that doesn't require me, before the ceremony. Then, she will do the final pics of me getting ready. After ceremony will be pics that require me.

We aren't doing a first look, I plan on getting some informal pics with MOH, RB's and FG's before and he will do the same with BM and the kids.

I think we will be skipping the first look. He saw his ex-wife before the ceremony and it did not work out well for him in the end. I personally want him to see me when I walk down the aisle. First touch maybe, with letters we write to each other would be nice to capture the emotions.

I love the first look idea so im doing that and want to enjoy my cocktail hour too. so, we will be taking 85% of our wedding party pictures before the ceremony and the ones with family members after. my ceremony is at 5pm, well do the first look at about 3:30

I was anti first look then this article changed my mind. Then FH was anti first look and it got him to change his too. My issue is I have an evening wedding and the reception is in the same location. Sunsets at 6 and wedding is at 6 so if I want any outside pics on the water realistically it'll have to be before.

http://amazingdaysevents.com/the-first-look-taboo-or-to-die-for

I'm almost sure that we will be doing a first look. While I do like the idea of getting some of those pictures done before the wedding, I really like the idea of having some time to ourselves, just the two of us. FH and I are a very quiet, to ourselves type of couple and that time alone sounds wonderful. At first, I was very conflicted about it. Then, I was googling a bunch about first looks and read an article. The reason for the not seeing the dress/bride superstition comes from when marriages were arranged and they were afraid of the bride and/or groom making a run for it! *lol* I'm hoping my FH won't feel the need to run away when he sees me!

Here is one of the articles I found helpful: http://theeverylastdetail.com/thursday-tips-consider-a-first-look/

Take your portraits, family photos (you and parents) and pictures with your bridesmaids before the ceremony. If you have a second shooter, have your groom and his men do the same thing. That way, during the cocktail hour you only need to shoot your couple, and full wedding party photos.