First Look

We are doing a first touch...one if us on each side of a tree...we want to see each other when I walk down the aisle...but it really is just your preference.

We are not doing first look as we want the first time he sees me is walking down the aisle to marry him

My photographer encouraged it because it gives more time for photos but I’m not doing it. I want the first time he sees me to be when I’m coming toward him down the aisle. But that’s just my view.

Not doing one. We'd like to see eachother forst time down the isle, more special to us infront of everyone and it's what we've dreamed our whole lives. I went off this video hope it helps

It's up to each person! We are not doing a first look. We both want to see each other for the first time when I walk down the aisle to him!

I actually posted about this a few days ago because I was unsure myself. FH and I decided on a first look. One, it just works better for my timeline. If we took professional pictures after the ceremony, it would cut into cocktail hour, which we both want to enjoy as we painstakingly chose each station and appetizer (FH is a chef and we are foodies). I also want to take that time to mingle with our guests so when it is time for dinner we can enjoy our first meal together as Mr & Mrs. I thought I had my heart set on him seeing me when I walk down the aisle, but First Look pics are so cute, and honestly, he's going to see me either way! I think having the moment just the two of you is so special. Plus he won't see me in the veil during the first look. But whatever you choose, it will still be special and wonderful! Talk to hubby about it!

I left the decision to my FH and he is totally against it. I am partial to it because it will allow us more time to enjoy our reception and guests. But in lieu of doing the first look with my FH I am doing a first look with my Dad.

View Quoted Comment Same for us. We'd rather wait.

View Quoted Comment This is us!! I didn't even know it was a thing until reading it on here. My husband shut it down immediately 😂
I'm so glad we didn't though, we really wanted the traditional. The anticipation was crazy but I had my bridesmaids and parents to keep me calm. I think it was worth the wait but it worked for us. We got pictures done during cocktail hour with time to spare so our coordinator brought us drinks and appetizers while we waited (and I got bustled lol).
Check your timeline and then if you can do either think about what is more important to you.

My fiancé’s doesn’t want the First Look so we axed that. He feels like it takes away from his element of surprise.

We’re doing it mostly for timing reasons. We’re getting married in January and I’m worried about light for the pictures so want to get some done earlier in the day. Plus I’d much rather the comfort of seeing my FH before I walk down the aisle. I don’t love being the center of attention and I’m not really looking forward to walking down the aisle.

My FH said "No" and is very firm on it.

We are going to do one because I think we’ll both be feeling jittery and we want that intimate moment alone together to help calm our nerves. It also helps with picture timelines, and we’re going to do the first look at the scenic overlook where we got engaged, which is both sentimental and will give us fantastic photos. I think this will probably end up being our only moment alone together (with a photographer obviously) until we return to our hotel room after the reception. I know the day is going to be a whirlwind and go so fast, that little bit of time feels to me like carving out a moment just for us between all the structure of being at a certain place at a certain time, trying to stay on schedule, and making sure to make it around to talk to everyone, etc.

Thank you all for your suggestions! ❤️🌷

We are not doing a first look. I rather let everyone see his reaction for the first time as I will.

We are not doing a first look. I want the first time he sees me to be walking down the aisle. I feel like there is so much more emotion in the reaction when the first time is at the ceremony, but its complete personal preference! We are also doing individual pictures before the ceremony to cut down on the amount of pictures to do during cocktail hour.

I was so against it at first but the more I thought about the flow of the day we decided to do it. Our ceremony is at 5:00 so it just makes more sense for our timeline to get a majority of our photos done before the ceremony. We also want to be able to enjoy cocktail hour and spend some time mingling with guests. I read a lot on here from people who did it and said it does not take away from that down the aisle moment.

I am having a hard time with this one too! We'll most likely get the first look with our photographers and videographer only because that's "our moment". In this case, we're actually getting two! I forgot to count the aisle as our second moment. For us, if we get out all the goofiness and strong emotion through the first look... I think for when I walk down the aisle, I'll be more composed and so will my FH. We're both very, very emotional beings. And when we love, we love deeply and without end. It's unconditional. So, our wedding day is literally the epitome of that. If we could have a "behind the scenes" moment to get all of the tears and sweet murmurs out, we're going to without a doubt. I don't personally know you or your future spouse, but that's just my two cents on the matter. If you think it'll be more special for you guys to save the first look for the aisle, with all the raw emotions of the moment, you do that! It'll be like a fairytale. Best of luck, my dear. I wouldn't overstress about it too much. Just do what feels right☺❣.

We are not doing a first look we are getting married in a barn and my FH has the vision of the barn doors opening and me being there. So he dose not want to see me.

We are not doing a first look!