First Look but no Inlaw pics?

Not weird at all!! It's not a part of what you were imagining, and its not necessary to have others see you before either. I think it was more just your photog trying to get a feel for what exactly you want throughout your day, and didn't want to exclude other people if you wanted them to be a part of the first look just on assumptions.

I agree with PPs. It's definitely not weird. Whatever you imagine is what you should try and make happen! We are not doing a first look, but I do want bridal party/mom/grandpa/FMIL/etc with each of us separate all done before the ceremony. But this is mostly because we have our venue for 4-5 hours total and I don't want our entire reception to be us taking pictures. Just be open with your photographer about what you want out of the day!

Do what you want. It's your day and you have your reasoning.

As PP said this is not weird at all. I am also doing first look and all immediate family photos before the ceremony but my timeline was more important to me than everyone seeing me. you have to know your priorities and stick with what you want.

Not weird at all! And you're still getting a big chunk of the photos done before the wedding, so it still helps your photo timeline in a big way!

We did a first look and all of our pictures together and with our wedding party before the ceremony, but didn't do family pictures until after. For us this was a logistical choice - I didn't want to have to rely on all of our family members showing up early and on time for pre-ceremony pictures. We just asked family to stay in the church when the ceremony ended and cranked them out pretty quickly!

Actually I think that's a great idea and I you may have just inspired me to do the same! We are getting married at a friends home and they live about 10 minutes away from the really cute downtown portion of where we live. So I wanted to go there before the ceremony to do a first look and get photos done with a cool back drop. I was originally going to bring the bridal party and family, but it sounds more appealing to me to just have FH and the bridal party there.

I've not been to many weddings in recent days but I have actually never heard of any first look photos other than the dad and FH. Well obviously the mom since she is usually helping to get ready but otherwise, where is the surprise if everyone sees you before hand?

I'm doing as many pictures as I can before the ceremony. I am going to ask immediate family (and slightly extended family) to show up at certain times to get pictures.

I am doing a first look, bride/groom pics, wedding party pics, and parent (mine and in-laws) pictures. After the ceremony we are having full family photos (grandparents and aunts/uncles).