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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

First Look: Overrated or Underrated?

Lynnie, on June 18, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Planning 135

First looks have been a major trend for the last few years - and your photographer will definitely ask if you plan on doing one! What do you think about first looks? Are they overrated as a photo op, or still an underrated option? Do you think first looks are overrated or underrated? Photo by Eden...

First looks have been a major trend for the last few years - and your photographer will definitely ask if you plan on doing one! What do you think about first looks? Are they overrated as a photo op, or still an underrated option?

Do you think first looks are overrated or underrated?


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Photo by Eden Strader Photography



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135 Comments

  • Katelyn
    Expert October 2020
    Katelyn ·
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    Honestly, I’m not sure because I don’t even know what this is, but I’m pretty sure I’m not doing it... unless someone tells me what it is 😂
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  • Brittanie
    Dedicated June 2020
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    Underrated! An absolute MUST HAVE from my wedding photos and video!!

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  • Ruby
    Dedicated October 2019
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    Overrated. I want the first look to be me walking down the aisle; I never even considered a "first look"

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  • Mary
    Expert July 2019
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    Underrated! We did a first look and finished all our bridal party and family photos before the ceremony. This gave us the entire cocktail hour to mingle with our guests.
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  • Annette
    Dedicated October 2019
    Annette ·
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    I would go with underrated. Now I'm wondering if I should ask FH how he feels about this lol
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  • Catriece
    Beginner December 2019
    Catriece ·
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    Overrated. Overrated. Overrated.
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  • Shanita
    Dedicated September 2020
    Shanita ·
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    I won't say they are over or under rated...but we will not be doing one. We want to keep the traditional first look with me walking down the aisle Smiley smile

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  • Chelsie
    Devoted May 2020
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    Overrated, I want to see his reaction when i walk into the room.

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  • S
    Savvy October 2019
    Sarah ·
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    We have been planning NOT to have a first look ever since we booked the photographer. However, I think our wedding rehearsal has to be the day of the wedding, which is making our timeline very cramped. The reason we did not want a first look is because we loved the idea of seeing each other for the first time as I come down the aisle. Now I'm starting to change my mind a little. I read from a lot of people that a first look doesn't take away from that moment down the aisle. If we could do a first look- just a few quick pics - and then do the wedding party photos all before the wedding, it might just work more efficiently. Maybe we save immediate family photos for after the ceremony, plus a few more of just us and then we could join the cocktail hour. Hmmmm.

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  • Jazmyn
    Savvy November 2019
    Jazmyn ·
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    I’m curious to know what you decided! I’m in the same boat as you!
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  • Jillian
    Savvy April 2020
    Jillian ·
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    Overrated! People looked at me weird when I said I wasn't doing this, but why should I? He and I both agreed that we both preferred to have the first time he sees me as I walk down the aisle. It will be that much more exciting for us.

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  • Jessica
    Expert February 2020
    Jessica ·
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    Underrated, I love the idea but my FH wants to see me for the first time walking down the aisle. I might do this with my dad though.

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  • Michelle
    Super August 2019
    Michelle ·
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    Underrated. I left it up to my husband and he wanted to do it. It was a wonderful moment and allowed us to get a few photos beforehand. He almost shed a tear but he held it back. Lol
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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
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    Underrated! I'm having my first look with my dad and it will be some of my most treasured photos for sure.

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  • Tara
    VIP November 2016
    Tara ·
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    Totally underrated!! First looks are so beautiful and intimate and i love them. I'm all about these!!!

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