Being Seen Before i Walk Down the Isle?!

I think you're over thinking.

On that day, if it is important for fh not to see you then just focus on that.

I only care that FH doesn’t see me ahead of time. If guests see me it doesn’t matter

You’re making too much of this. Get married where you want. In the end, it’s not going to matter who got a peak of you early.

My friend had her husband close his eyes until she was there with him (they had a very small ceremony in a gazebo in the park) and it was a very touching moment when we told him he could look. However, there was nothing ruined by everyone seeing the bride come over to the gazebo. I would focus on the just him not getting a peek at you, as it seems that's what you're adamant about, and not be too concerned about everyone else.

Have there been other weddings there? Is there a DOC that you can ask what other couples have done?

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Maybe like a handful, it isn't a "wedding venue" so they are just sort of starting to do weddings for people that aren't family. Unfortunately there isn't really anyone to ask.

Sounds like I am overthinking it (per the norm), thanks for the reply's!

I don't think it matters if the guests see you if you're walking towards the aisle at least. Maybe the groom can face the opposite direction and turn around right when you're finally there.

At my venue the guests will see me walking up to the ceremony, however I have asked my FH to stay turned around until I start walking down the aisle.

You're way over thinking. We aren't doing a first look either but we are taking pics before and after. Everyone in the bridal party with the exception of my FH will see me 2 hours before the ceremony. It's ok for everyone to see you just not him.

I understand what you mean. If they just see you walking towards the ceremony area, that’s fine. It even adds some excitement. “There’s the bride! She’s on her way!” Just don’t hang out with guests and run errands the hour before the wedding. I’ve seen this at other weddings and it’s perfectly fine. It just tells me the couple either did a first look or doesn’t care about that sort of thing. Since you do, I think if people spot you heading towards the ceremony area from a distance, it’s still part of your entrance in a way.

I wouldn't worry about the guest. Their oooooo's and aaaahhhhssss will add to the suspense for FH.

Dont stress about your guests seeing you and only focus on your FH

At a wedding I recently attended, the Bridesmaids and bride came from behind the building, and then to the aisle, and it didn't ruin any of the magic for me. I don't know how long your walk would be to the aisle itself, but as long as it isn't a walk from all the way across the lawn to the aisle and down, I think the guests would be fine. I have seen people use large curtains (and holders) to have the bride stand beside for people getting married in the middle of a hill/yard. You could even get a closed tent to stand and wait in with your girls until its time. Best of luck and I hope I was able to offer some advice!

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Thanks! I think next time we are thing I will have to see exactly how long the walk will be where people will see me. If it isn't tooooo long, then it will probably work perfectly. Especially now that my dress is figured out... I think he might get excited listening to the ooh and aahh's of the guests before he sees me.

Do you have a DOC? If so, talk to that person, they may have some ideas/strategies to help keep you hidden.

Or, just have a really good friend streak on the opposite side of the venue from you, I promise no one will look at you until that's done

I disagree that you're over thinking it. I have a similar problem, and it's not that I care about the guests seeing me (I've shown so many people my dress already), but it just seems awkward and gawky for them to watch me casually walk to the aisle before I really get it together to walk down the aisle.

I posted something like this a long time ago and got some good advice. I'm just going to walk with the bridesmaids over the the beginning of the aisle. They won't be purposely blocking me, but they'll be standing around me, and making it less awkward so that I can walk with a purpose without feeling like I'm being stared at.

View Quoted Comment That is actually a super cute idea. Might steal that. Thanks!

View Quoted Comment Day of Coordinator? Whats that? Lol - I am my own DOC unfortunately and my venue is a retreat, not a wedding venue. I may have to look into the streaking... I think I know just the person to ask.