First Look

We are doing a first look! You will still get your guests reaction as they wont see you before hand. And I dont think it will take away from you walking down the aisle either. That in itself is such a special moment that even if you did photos beforehand it wouldnt matter.

We are doing a first look. We wanted to have that special moment together, just the 2 of us, before the wedding. It will also be nice to have that moment captured by our photographers and videographers. We also decided to do a first look because it does speed up photos during the cocktail hour since most photos will already be done.
I really don’t think it will take away from the reaction of walking down the isle. It is still seeing and looking at one another as you walk down the aisle to get married! I think it will still be very special.

We are planning on first look. I can't imagine not seeing FH all day. I will need him to calm my nerves and tell me how beautiful I look and I know I will have to kiss him the first time I see him. I don't think it will take away from walking down the aisle. I'm sure when I get to the end of the aisle I'll have to kiss him also.

After lots of discussion we opted for the first look and don’t regret it. We wanted to have that moment with the two of us alone. He still was emotional when he saw me walk down the aisle.

A part of me wanted to do a first look just to calm the nerves a little, but after talking to FH he doesn’t want to see me till I’m walking down the aisle. It’s not a deal breaker for me so I’m okay with it.

That’s what we just discussed. He wants to wait until I walk down the isle. I think we both agreed on waiting and just moving the ceremony up to 3:30 instead of at 4. That way we can still
get bride and groom photos and some as a couple with our families!

I had the same problem I wanted some time with him before the ceremony to just talk to him and spend time with him before the i dos and the other pro that we get some pictures done but we also both really wanted to wait to see each other for the first time when I walked down the aisle. So we did a first touch which is where you have something in between you guys that way you get to spend time together without seeing each other and it’s the best thing we did that day! People normally write a letter or just spend time together, we prayed together and read our vows to each other at that moment. Then did the general vows during the ceremony. We got some pictures together, got to spend time together and we got to save the 1st look for the aisle. Which was priceless he cried and we got some cute pictures of him crying which I don’t think he would of cried if we did a first look.

We decided against having a first look. I want to be able to see his face light up when I walk down the aisle.

We are doing a first look.

I really don’t think I like this idea for us.

We did it. I liked having that moment just us, and we were able to knock out a lot of photos before the ceremony as well. It didn't change anything about the ceremony. I cried the entire time. He teared up and got emotional as well.

We’re opting out of a first look; instead I’m doing one with my dad before the ceremony.
To save time on pictures, we’re taking them with our respective parties before then finishing up during cocktail hour.

We are doing a first look. For a few reasons. I know I will break down and be way too happy. Also I know I will be very nervous and seeing his face always helps me feel better. Another reason is I want pictures and we are on the beach and having the wedding videoed so the way they have the guys stand (for the video in the location we choose) he would see me pretty far off and I wouldn’t get to see his reaction. Also after being away from him the night before I will want to just hold him for a min. (I know it’s stupid but we live together and I don’t like being apart. I just love him so freakin much that it’s gross.. I can’t imagine waiting all that time and not seeing him) Well the first look could just be between the two of you then you could still walk down and get the crowd reaction!

We're doing a first touch not a first look. We both want to see each for the first time walking down the aisle.

We decided to do one so we have time for photos. Also my FH and I hate being looked at, so it will be nice getting each others genuine emotions of seeing each other for the first time alone. We want to have that special moment together

A first look is for the two of you so you can still have that crowd reaction. We are definitely doing a first look so we have more time to spend with our guests after the ceremony. Once we're done with pictures I will rush back upstairs and wait for the ceremony so our guests don't see me until it's time. We will then do family photos with our parents, siblings, and sons after but it shouldn't take very long at all. It is always an individual choice but I think you can accomplish both if it's what you want.

I did one purely because logistically I wanted the photos out of the way first.

We're considering a first look, but we're not quite sure if we're doing it for sure! FH doesn't seem to mind if we do first look or traditional at the altar. We'll see!

Just went to a wedding this summer that didnt do a first look and forced everyone to wait a little over 2 hours before opening up the reception after the ceremony. From a guests perspective.... have a first look, dont torture them. Plus if you do a first look, you get an intimate moment together and can shake off some nerves about the ceremony. AND after the ceremony you can go right into the party!

I’m still undecided myself. I always imagined him not seeing me until I walk down the aisle but it would be nice to get the pictures out of the way. I think it’s something we need to discuss a little more. But either way your fiancé will be excited and blown away it’s just a matter of how long you want him to wait 😊