First Look Debate-Anyone Regret Doing It or Regret Not Doing it?

We are getting married at 6 and are not doing first look photos. Many have tried to talk us in to doing it but I have always imagined that look when I walk down the aisle and he sees me for the first time.

We are going to do this as well. We are getting married at sunset so the lighting wouldn't be as great after the ceremony. I also don't want to make my guests wait longer than an hour for cocktail hour.

We didn't do it, and I still don't regret doing it. To me, it was more special for that the first time, we see each other as I walked down the aisle.

Photo ops of a first look isn't/wasn't appealing to me at all.

ETA: I didn't make people wait - food was served while we were taking photos.

We are. Because we want to have time and not make people wait around forever.

We are getting married at 6:30 and I really want first look photos but FHs only request is that he not see me before the ceremony

I really wanted one for the practical aspect of being back to the reception sooner, but it was very important to DH to not do one.

I don't regret not doing it, but honestly the photos after the ceremony felt extremely rushed and I'm worried we didn't get all the shots we wanted. I guess we'll find out when I get my pics back soon!

No first look because that's what FH wants. We're doing photos with our families before our 4pm ceremony. We won't see each other until the ceremony, then after ceremony it'll be pictures of us only, that way our family can start relaxing Out photographer suggested it this way due to sunlight and to respect FH wishes.

Almost all of my couples do one.

We did first look! My biggest concern was our guests. We had 150 people attending whose needs were also important. I've been to too many weddings where guests had to wait 2,3,4 hours while the wedding party took pictures. It's really hard on a guest especially OOT guests because there is only so much you can do for 3 hours or you go back to your hotel and wait all dressed up to come back.

We did pics before and had a 1 Hr cocktail hour between ceremony and dinner where DH and I did extra pics. Guests only had an hour to wait for dinner because of this.

It took NOTHING away from my moment walking down the aisle. We had a great first lol and did all the photos. When I walked down the aisle DH still cried. He just said that's when he realized we were truly going to be married.

We are doing one. I left the decision up to FH, but honestly I'm glad he decided to go for it. I like the idea of the first time we see each other being a (mostly) private moment, and then it will give us the opportunity to get some of our pictures out of the way beforehand.

We are doing a first look. I'm a total ugly crier and want to get that out of the way before walking down the aisle.

We are not doing one, it was one of my number one things going into wedding planning that I was sure about. I never imagined my wedding day growing up except for that moment. It's really dependent on each couple, but it's not for me! It definitely has its benefits though so just have to decide what works for you guys

We are doing one. I am looking forward to having that moment be just between the two of us.

We didn't do a first look and don't regret it at all. When my DH saw me walking down the aisle, his mouth dropped and he said "Wow!". He was crying as I said my vows. It was beautiful, and I'm so glad everyone got to see it. We were still able to take pictures seperately before the ceremony with our bridal party and family, and then some more all together during cocktail hour. We were still able to eat food and do a receiving line during cocktail hour. To us, first looks are just for photo ops and not as sentimental. But in the end, it's all about how you vision your day. If a first look "gets to you" more than him first seeing you walking down the aisle, then go for it.

I'm so torn. I'd love to have a chance to see him to calm nerves before the ceremony but there's something really about waiting til that moment to see him. Sorry, I'm no help!

We're doing one. It will make it easier on the timeline and I also don't want to have that super emotional moment in front of all of my guests! I haven't heard of anyone that's regretted doing one

We aren't doing one, because that "moment" when I walk down the aisle towards him. If you are worried about time, I've heard of people doing some group photos separately before the ceremony, then finishing those and couple photos after. We have a small wedding, so we are just doing out photos during cocktail hour.

But I definitely won't regret not doing one. I never wanted one, still don't!

We're doing it. We're getting married in a beautiful location and I want to take advantage of the scenery. We're getting married in December, so it's only light out until about 4:00. If we wait until after the ceremony, it'll be dark and all our photos will be night shots.

I'm pro first looks. Pros: having a private time with him without everyone else around. Enjoying our cocktail hour by doing the photos before the ceremony. From friends that have done it, I don't know anyone that's regretted it and they've also said it's still very emotional seeing their FH/FW again when they walk down the aisle. I want to get as much ugly crying as I can out the way. I cry at EVERYTHING including other people's wedding. I already know I'll be a mess when I see him for the first look and the ceremony. My crying is not cute. I'm hoping a chunk of the tears are out the way when it's just the two of us. Lighting - we're getting married outside and want to take advantage of the sunlight.

Cons: None for us.

We're not doing one and have never really considered it. I can see some pros to it, but our preference is to have the first look as I am walking down the aisle. Whatever works for you!