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We are doing traditional. We just really want the moment in the aisle to be special.

We didn't do a first look. I did one with my father and it was a super special moment. We took getting ready pictures before, and all the ones we could take without being together. But it was so worth it for when I walked down the aisle and he saw me for the first time.

We won't be doing a first look. We both want the first time we see each other on our wedding day to be when I'm coming down the aisle. I do want to do a first look with my dad though. We'll also still be doing as many pictures before the ceremony as possible that don't involve FH and I seeing each other.

My husband wanted it traditional and it was perfect. He loved the anticipation and seeing me walk down the aisle. I understand doing the first look for nerves, but I really didn’t feel nerves walking down the aisle, just happy. Logistically it wasn’t necessary either bc there was plenty of time for photos after.

View Quoted Comment That’s very sweet, I agree we both want to keep it traditional for that same reason.

View Quoted Comment That’s very sweet! I’m just a person who gets nervous really easily, I think once I’m walking down the aisle I’ll be good seeing him!

View Quoted Comment Omg I didn’t think of doing a first look with my dad, that’s a nice idea. I’m sure it was sweet. That’s exactly what we want for it to be even more special as I’m walking down.

View Quoted Comment I didn’t even think Of doing a first look with my dad, now that you and another girl posted about it I’m considering it. I think it will be very sweet. Best of luck!

My fiance also wanted to keep it traditional so he won't be seeing me until I walk down the aisle.

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It actually would have been beneficial to our timeline if we did a first look as we are getting married in winter when there is short daylight, but it means alot to my fiance and I that we preserve the special moment.

We will not being a first look, my FH is the one who made the decision I didn't care if we did a first look or not. He wants the first time he sees me to be when I'm walking down the aisle so we are doing it the traditional way.

We're doing a first look, mainly for photo purposes – our ceremony isn't until 5:30pm and we're getting married in the fall, so we want to make sure we have enough daylight for photos! I've heard it's also a nice way to get some private time during an otherwise incredibly busy day. I like the idea of having a moment that's just the two of us!

We're going to be doing a first look also mostly for photo purposes. We're getting married at 4:00 in November, so light will be scarce. And I'm also a photo maniac, so I scheduled an additional hour more than what our photographer recommended to make sure we get them all. But we also wanted to make sure we had time before the ceremony to just relax a bit with each other. If everything goes according to schedule, we should have about a half hour just the two of us before the ceremony to relax and recoup.

My FH didn't like the idea - he's very traditional and wanted the moment to be seeing me walking to him. We'll probably both cry anyway! My plan is to do a first look with my dad and my stepdad, one of which is more for politics and the other to actually honor my stepdad.

I always thought I wanted to wait until I walked down the aisle to see my FH. I changed my mind after I decided that was was most important to me was capturing my FH's true feelings and reaction. He doesn't share his feelings freely and he also has a "picture" smile and true/real smile that only really comes out when it's just the two of us.

So, we are doing a first look with everyone else far enough away to not distract us. I know that when we catch each other's eyes walking down the aisle will still be special. But him turning around and seeing me without the pressure of everyone else watching is what's important.

We opted for a first look about a week before our wedding and we are so glad we did. The moment is he saw me is something I will never forget and I don’t think I would have seen that if I was walking down the aisle. I would have been distracted by everything else. We also enjoyed that time together working out some of the nerves. I have to say that him seeing me walk down the aisle still made him cry because he said it was “a different feeling”. Each couple has to do what works for them. This picture will always be my favorite from our 1st look.

We're doing a first look for photo purposes. Our ceremony is at 5:30 o we want our pictures done ahead of time as to not eat up valuable reception time with pictures.

We've decided to do a first touch, where we wont see each other but hold each other's hand and pray. He wants the first time he's sees me to be when I'm walking down the aisle.

View Quoted Comment Sunflowers? My fav!!! Which I will be carrying as well. This is an awesome photo for sure 👍

No first look here, traditional all the way. I will be nervous as all get out but that’s ok too. It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to. Bet you just sang that verse.