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The Bride
Master March 2019

First Look Options

The Bride, on June 7, 2019 at 9:15 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 22

For our wedding, my husband and I wanted to wait until we were at the altar to see each other but we also wanted to share a moment beforehand with no one around. We decided on a scripture reading where we both stood on opposite sides of a tree and read our favorite bible scripture to one another. My scripture was Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 which discusses a cord of three strands (God, husband, and wife) not being easily broken. Following my scripture reading, we braided a unity braid to represent this connection. His scripture was 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 which talks about love being everything we need. The "first look" was so beautiful and gave us the intimacy we desired.

Are you having a first look? If so, share your first look option. If not, share why you opted out of this 21st-century practice.


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Latest activity by The Bride, on June 8, 2019 at 3:31 PM
  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    This is so sweet! FH and I aren't doing a first look. He's looking forward to the surprise of seeing me as I walk down the aisle Smiley laugh

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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! Just to clarify, we didn't see each other before the ceremony. That moment when he sees you walking down the aisle will be so magical Smiley heart

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
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    Aw. We are planning to do a first look before our ceremony so we can take photos. We are also planning to be behind a tree and then turn around but before that, our bridesmaid was going to ask us an interview question along the lines of what do you love about ___ or when did you know they were the one ?
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  • Nykole
    Expert October 2019
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    Awwww! This is such a lovely idea. I love it! We are not doing a first look either, but I do like this idea very much. Smiley smile

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  • Dita
    Expert August 2019
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    That is very sweet! We aren’t doing a first look or anything of the sort, but I love what you did!
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    😊 I love the addition of an interview question.
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! 😘

    It was really impactful for us, I highly recommend it. It always help us to relieve some of our tension, anxiety, and nervousness.
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! That should give you two a lot of time for getting ready pictures. 🙂
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    This is seriously cool. Not into scripture but can appreciate this moment between the two of you. Very powerful.
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! 🥰
    Did you have a first look at your wedding?
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    We did! Our fav photos. We were relaxed and took photos all around the resort grounds. Soooo happy we did this.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    Aww that’s so sweet! We didn’t do a first look and didn’t see or speak to each other (not even texting) the morning of our wedding. The only “communication” we had was through reading a letter than we had written to each other previously! I’m so glad we didn’t do a first look... we didn’t even consider it. I understand people’s reasoning for doing one but to me, I think seeing his face when he saw my walking down the aisle was probably the most amazing moment of my life and I don’t think it would’ve been nearly as powerful had we already seen each other dressed up!
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Share a picture with us!
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you!
    I should have titled this discussion "First Look Alternatives". I didn't see my husband before the wedding, we we're in between a tree. But I love the idea of reading letters from each other 😍
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  • Yoice
    VIP March 2019
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    This is beautiful and so sweet! You both look stunning. Congratulations!
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  • VIP September 2019
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    This is so sweet and meaningful. I love it. We are doing a first look and I'm so excited for him to see me and the expression on his face
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  • Brandi
    Devoted September 2021
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    Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! 🥰
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! ❤️
    I'm sure it will be a beautiful moment! 😊
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  • The Bride
    Master March 2019
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    Thank you! ☺️
    Are you doing a first look or an alternative idea at your wedding?
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