What's the point of a "first look"

We're doing one so we don't have to do a cocktail hour and take pictures between the ceremony and reception, not for a "Pinterest trend". We'd rather not do one but that's how it's working out.

It's to see who wins at looking first

What Lindsey said.

also, it gives you and your FH a private moment together. and for me, it was the most calm I'd felt all morning. seeing him and getting to talk to my DH was the best feeling.

plus we got some really cute pics lol

It really should be what you want. In our situation we are doing one so we can get some really nice photos before the wedding, just us together. We are also doing it so we can do other photos before the wedding with family and wedding party.

Its a DW on the beach in November, the sun goes down at like 540pm. We want to save as much daylight as we can.

For me personally, I am a spaz. He will calm my nerves a bit once that happens. He literally is the calm to my crazy self.

LOL who is getting bent out of shape over a first look? Where they do that at? Show me where.

Scroll around a bit. This comes up literally three times a week.

It's not a Pinterest trend; it's been around for years.

Puppies instead of BM bouquets are a Pinterest trend.

We're not doing one because my FH wants to save the moment for the altar but many couples do it to have a private moment between them. A lot of grooms get choked up seeing their brides and they want that moment to be between them instead of in front of all their guests. People don't get bent out of shape over it--they either choose to do one or they don't, no big deal

I wouldn't say it's a pinterest trend..

We are doing one for many reasons:

1. Our wedding is in November and we are limited on day light during that time so we want to get all the pictures out of the way before the ceremony while it's still light out.

2. We want to have that special moment where FH and I can take each other in and really feel that moment, calms the nerves a bit.

3. We are still having a cocktail hour and plan on mingling during it, which we are super happy we can do because we won't be preoccupied with pictures. My FBIL and FSIL did this for their wedding and it was super nice and they felt less rushed for the day.

We've invited 220 people. FH really wanted a big wedding. I'm nervous about getting married in front of so many people. A little stage fright I guess. FH is the most calming influence in my life, so those extra moments alone before hand will help with my nerves. I get such an upset stomach with certain things. I don't want to walk down the aisle feeling like I'm going to throw up.

Ironically, I don't get this about everything. Just things that make me feel very exposed.

I had never heard of it, but my photographer mentioned it when I mentioned not wanting too much time away from my guests to take photos.

Also, we are both nervous in front of a lot of people, even family, so it will be calmer and more comfortable way to capture that moment without the nerves showing.

This is my favorite first look pic. my daughter's face is priceless. I didn't even know she was there at the time.

I agree with PP that this is not a pinterest trend. Lots of crap can be blamed on Pinterest but not this. It is actually very practical and allows you to most wisely use your time. My FH, but really more his mother, were opposed because of undefined "tradition" but after I explained that it allowed us special private time together that we wouldn't otherwise get and also shorten pictures after the wedding they were all on board. I fully expect to be back to my cocktail hour only 30 minutes after the rest of the guests.

My FH and I agreed to do a first look to get some of our wedding day jitters out of the way. It's a way of comforting each other before the big moment. We're socially anxious introverts, so the quiet time together will put us more at ease.

We're also doing the first look and all of the wedding party/family photos before the ceremony so that we can enjoy every single moment of our cocktail hour!

We are doing it because I get nervous in front of people and want to have a calming moment with my FH.

We want a very intimate feel with our pictures and this will be a great way to do so.

I want to spend as much time with my guests as possible. This allows us to do that. Plus I'm really really looking forward to this quiet and calm moment between the two of us

We did one, mostly to get pictures done before the ceremony, but it ended up being really nice. I walked into the church with him, and I walked out of the church with him.

Also this is my favorite first look picture. I thought he was going to cry but instead he got so excited!

I don't think they're a Pinterest trend one bit... imo at least.

FH and I plan on doing one for many reasons.

It's helps with the anxiety/nerves on the big day. Finally getting to see him will really help calm me down, which I am sure will do the same for him before the event begins.

It cuts down on picture time after the ceremony/during cocktail hour.

My FH told me he personally feels he will have more of a "first look" reaction with it just being the two of us (and photographer), rather than feeling the pressure with a bunch of eyes staring us down during the ceremony.

Just personal opinion.

A first look is not a Pinterest trend. We are doing one because we will be limited on sunlight after the ceremony. We will do photos of just the two of us then the bridal party before the ceremony. Then family photos after. And we will be able to enjoy cocktail hour with our guests this way.

I'm one of the few photographer who will tell you this....but IMO there isn't much of a point. Couples' choice, I am glad to do it if they want it, but I don't steer them, as it's a personal choice. I've never spent more than maybe 5 minutes on one, but many couples love them!!

We decided to do a first look for our wedding.

1. It's in November after the time change so we have limited time to get photos before it's dark

2. My fiancé says he is a little worried about getting emotional in front of everyone. I am probably the only person who has ever seen him close to crying and I think he probably will at our first look.

3. We have a lot of guests and would like to have more time to talk with them all at the cocktail hour

4. I love the idea of an intimate moment

5. The whole "it's bad luck to see the bride" is ridiculous to me. I would never doubt our relationship because of a silly superstition