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What do/did you think about it? Any regrets? Were still trying to decide on first look or waiting........ahhhh decisions, decisions :)
I could not bring myself to do that. My favorite part of weddings is when the groom sees the bride for the first time being walked down the aisle. The emotion is so amazing.
I'm doing it! Boy is really good at holding back his reaction to ANYTHING, so we wouldn't get the pictures/ reaction out of him if he was standing in front of the whole church! Mom was NOT okay with the idea til I told her it would be way better for her makeup to do pictures BEFORE the ceremony than after.
My fiance is the same way, I don't think hed be able to be himself in front of the crowd, and I've been wondering about the makeup thing too, I'd be a mess for pictures if we decide to wait! :)
We aren't doing a first look. We are on a tight time frame at the church and FI doesn't want to see me until I'm walking down the aisle.
I was going back and forth on this decision for a long time, but finally decided that we should do it because I want to share that special moment and all the emotions alone with him (and the photographer, hehe). This way, we will also be able to get more pictures out of the way and have more time to spend with our guests after the ceremony.
It is *so* nice to see your FI before the ceremony. It's incredibly calming and special. We walked up the stairs together and I don't know if I would have made it without him! It was very special to me to be able to go to our ceremony together - our marriage is a joint endeavor and I like the symbolism of approaching it together.
It is *so* nice to see your FI before the ceremony. It's incredibly calming and special. We walked up the stairs together and I don't know if I would have made it without him! It was very special to me to be able to go to our ceremony together - our marriage is a joint endeavor and I like the symbolism of approaching it together.
I never ever ever considered it before I found WeddingBee. The bride and groom did a first look last year in a wedding I was a BM in, and I remember thinking it was the weirdest thing ever!! But the more I read about how much calmer you both are when you do it that way, the better I think it sounds.....
I'm going to do it! I was against it at first but I really wanted time to have pics before the ceremony. In the end, I thought, you know, it's kind of nice to have that private moment w/your fiance before the ceremony (w/your photog, lol). I know the ceremony reveal will still be special b/c it's such a surreal and emotional moment. Having seen each other already would let me and him take it all in a little better. That's just my opinion.
We'll be doing one, since we want to get pictures out of the way before hand, but I don't envision it being a super emotional thing since FI has already seen me in my dress (since he's helping me make it).
I had never heard of it until FSIL did it, and the moment was magical. It did not take away from the ceremony at all. I plan to do it for our wedding, because we're having the ceremony/reception in the same place and are on a limited schedule.
We're having a first look. My photog has told me that she gets some AMAZING shots that way, so I'm all for it. I'm looking forward to having that time during all the craziness of the day to spend together.
We did it, and I'm a huge advocate!!!
Here were our reasons:
- biggest one, the ceremony ended at 6:30 - not much time for outdoor photos before sundown plus all of our guests went straight to the restaurant for dinner
- the photos we got were priceless (posting a couple below) and much easier to capture than the one moment he sees you walking down the aisle
- it was nice to have that time with him before we became man and wife, I agree with Cheerful that it has a calming effect
I don't think it took away from the walk down the aisle at all and if anything it made things so much better (at least for me) because I wasn't worried about "what does he think, oohhh, let me check him out" and I was just focused on joining the man who was going to become my husband.
I totally want the first look. I think mostly because I'm a private person and I want that to be a special moment between us (and the photog). I think it would be more special than the ceremony and it makes us feel like a team. I want to sneak attack him though, muahahaaaa.
We did a "reveal"/"first look" before the ceremony and it*was*FABULOUS!! I have this beautiful series of pictures of him waiting for me, then me approaching, some taken from over his shoulder with me behind him and then the first moment we saw eachother and I LOVE them! I remember in that moment we both got teary-eyed and that was one of DH's biggest fears for the ceremony. I think it really helped us both to have that special intimate moment together, alone. At the ceremony, DH stood confidently and with anticipation - he was still excited to see me and the pics are great! The best part of all was that we got to actually attend our own cocktail hour because nearly all our pics were done before the ceremony. For us it was absolutely the right decision!
I did it. This allows more time for picture taking, and pictures are all that we'll have at the end of the day. Our photographer also loves doing first look because this gives her as much time as possible for creativity and trial-&-error shots. The "moment" of seeing each other for the first time as one is walking down the aisle is just not as important for me as pics that I'll keep and look at for all the days to tcome.
I'm leaning towards doing it. I started the post out "we're," but he hasn't weighed in yet (I swear, getting an opinion out of him is pulling teeth!)
Like FutureMrsDuff, our wedding won't be over until 7pm, not leaving much time after for pictures before everyone is ready for the dinner (us included!) I think it'll make things go so much smoother, and I am looking forward to having a bit of time where we can be together without the family crunch.
We aren't. I can't really think of any good reason for us too. I'd rather do it traditionally and we aren't getting lots of photos (photoshoot style) so its not for us.
It was a big decision I was debating (FI was in support of either) and we are opting for doing the first look =)
I cannot wait to report back on the results!!
We were both against it but ended up doing it for the sake of pictures and it was a really good decision. I was still plenty emotional walking down the aisle so I didn't feel it took anything away from that. And it was comforting to see him before with our family and friends and know we were both happy and ready. We got some really good pictures from it and it ended up being one of the more touching parts of the day. Apparently they do it in Belgium where my FI fam is from so it was only a departure from the norm for my side of the family but they were all there for it and liked it as well.
I was completely against this at first - I guess I think of myself as more 'traditional' when it comes to weddings (and superstitious), so I always thought the first time he'd see me in my dress would be walking down the aisle. Now, as I think about it and read more of people's experiences, I am thinking we will do a first look. He really is my best friend and I might need a big hug beforehand! I also think those pictures of the 'first look' can be extremely special and it is more of an intimate moment for the couple than a look of shock from the groom in front of family and friends (at how beautiful the bride looks). I think he would probably prefer it too. :)
-Bella
it's jewish tradition to see each other before, to sign the ketubah, so we're going to do it. we could really have the rabbi bring the ketubah into rooms seperatley with witnesses, but i know i'll be a wreck that day and seeing him will make all things better. plus there's the advantage of pictures before.
My fiance and I want to attend our cocktail hour, to maximize the amount of time we get to spend with our guests who are flying in from all over the place. But we don't want to have a huge lag between the end of the ceremony and the start of the cocktail hour. So, we're doing a First Look. Originally, I didn't want to, but the more I think about it, the better I believe it will work. When I'm walking down the aisle, I want to be able to look around at our guests, and not just be scanning his face for his reaction.
We're on board with the first look. Our photographer suggested it and listed the emotional and picture benefits, and we immediately said yes. Anything we can do to take the edge off and get through the vows without completely choking up, we will do it.
We're doing a blind first look. He really doesn't want to see me beforehand, but I think it'd be fun to have a picture of both of us before the ceremony. The photographer's going to set up a way that he can take a picture of the two of us separated by a wall so we can't see each other beforehand but are both in the shot.
We did it, but it was no big deal. We were different from most couples, we were together most of the morning of the wedding until the groomsmen arrived at the venue for photos. He also was with me when I bought the dress. What can I say, we're not very traditional. :)
Ok, so I think we have decided to go ahead and do this!!! I'm so excited. Just got to talk to my photographer about it now :)
We're going to do it also, but I'm going to make sure that the bridal party isn't around. I want it to be just about the two of us...I don't need gawkers.
We're totally on board with the first look - I do'nt know if we'll choreograph the whole approach though. I'm weird I guess, I'm super uncomfortable with the idea of being cloistered all day long, it makes me anxious! I don't want all that pressure of a big reveal on the aisle or anything. Not me at all.
After getting ready in the hotel we'll probably just meet up somewhere and then head over to the church on a shuttle with all the wedding party, take some pictures and that's that!
We're not going to do it. I'm being so untraditional about a lot of things, but this is one tradition that I want to keep. Plus we'll be taking pictures with the bridal party and such before the ceremony so we should be able to get plenty of shots after the ceremony/before the reception.
We are doing it. Mainly because I want to have a lot of time for pictures before the ceremony (like 3 hours). I also don't want to miss out on my cocktail hour which starts right after the ceremony.
We did it. It made me relax so much more once I got to see him and spend that time together.
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@IASnowflake: Love those pictures! I am so klutzy I would have fallen into the water for sure!
I think we will do it, it's kind of a sweet moment
@snowflake and @futuremrsdrake - i love your photos of it, super sweet!
@hotchildinthecity: that was my thought the whole time. I was shaking because I was so nervous and all I could think of was how shaky that dock was. No spills though :)
It's totally a romantic moment, I highly recommend it for every bride.
I think I want to do the first look... but I have to convince the boy. I hate the thought of us seeing each other for the first time in from of everyone, even though they are our closest friends and family. I will be dying to give him a huge hug! I also think it would be romantic if we can share that moment between just the two of us. But then, I would want pictures too, and that kind of contradicts wanting to be alone if our photographer is there too. Ahhh- not an easy one, ladies.
We did a first look. It was nice having that moment to ourselves (not thinking about the photographer) instead of in front of everyone. It didn't make walking down the aisle toward him any less nerve wracking or romantic for me!
Ladies your photos are awesome!!!! Seeing them makes me want to do the "first look" that much more :)
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