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honestly, grand central might be too bustling for a good first look, but i guess it depends on what you want. i'd like our first look to be a more private moment (you know, just me and the FI.....and the photographer snapping a million pictures!). on the other hand, if you don't mind the throngs of people around, it could be cute to have the two of you in your own world with all the other people running around you (also depends on what time you'll be there....if this is a friday wedding i'd definitely advise against being there any time after 3. weekends are easier, especially early afternoon). as for other spots to do it....in a park, on the highline, at your apartment/hotel room....just about anywhere really.
We are getting married on a SAt, but I would expect GC to be busy anyways! I think it could be cute with all of the people and just us. That is until someone knocks into us or yells at us for standing in the middle of the room and in their way. hahahaha. Highline could be really cute, though it gets super touristy. I am trying to stear clear of parks bc we had our engagement pics in central park....
@cabanagrl9: i was thinking the exact same thing....that it would start out cute at GC and then you'd get mowed over by some angry man or a family of tourists
We did Lincoln Center, which was not too crowded on a Friday afternoon. But apparently you need a permit to shoot there--whoops! So we got kicked out after a bit. What about Madison Square Park?
You could get some amazing pics in Grand Central - the old clock in the middle, the wooden benches, the beautiful lights! What if you met someplace a little quieter for your first look in or near Grand Central and then took some pics there?
For example, he could be waiting for you at the bar at The Campbell Apartment (though you should likely ask them) which should be a little more intimate than the main floor and then you could walk down and take pics.
@hilsy85: I love Lincoln Center, but I feel like its too far away (logistically) from the hotel, venue, etc... Post pics of your wedding!!! I work right across the street from Madison Sqr Park and love this neighborhood, so that would totally work!
@ladyox: The Campbell Apartment bar is a great idea!!! Thanks!
@hilsy85: Are you happy that you did a first look??? I am SO torn!!!
@cabanagrl9: I'm just waiting to get my disc of pro pics and then I'll definitely post! And in answer to your questions about a first look, I'm REALLY REALLY happy we did one. Here's why:
1. It helped calm me down. Once I saw DH I was just so chill because I didn't have the anxiety of waiting another 3 hours to see him.
2. We got SO many great pics of us during our first look/pre ceremony photos. And we didn't feel rushed.
3. I wanted to go to cocktail hour! That was my time to go around and say hello to most of my guests--and taste the yummy cocktail food :)
One thing I did was I didn't wear my veil during our first look. So the first time Dh saw me in my whole "look" was walking down the aisle. might be something for you to consider as well!
Where are you getting married in Murray Hill? Does the getting ready location have a spot where you could do a first look (like a rooftop or a cool staircase or something)?
We are actually getting married at Studio 450 on the west side (31st and 10th), but our hotel and where we are getting ready at is in Murray Hill on 39th and Lex. Our ceremony and reception willbe held at Studio 450 and there really isnt anything over there besides the NY Post Office (which is pretty) to take pictures if we DONT do a first look. I dont want to be driving around in btw the ceremony and the reception, you know? That is a HUGE reason why I am contemplating a first look. I want to go scout the area and see how far Hudson River Park is from there. We could get some good pics there if it isnt too far from the venue. I hate logisitcs! hahahaha
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Hi Girls!
I keep going back and forth about whether or not we should do a first look. I just cant decide! I am back on the maybe we should do it train after being on the definitely not train for a while. Anyways, I am thinking about possible locations for one. Our venue *ceremony and reception at same place* is on the west side Chelsea/Hells Kitchen and we will be getting ready in Murray Hill. I was thinking maybe grand central? no clue!
Where have you had them or plan on getting them??????