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First Look Trend - Into It or Over It?

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Lynnie, on February 25, 2020 at 11:05 AM

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Funny and tear-jerking first look photos are everywhere these days! Many couples are choosing to do a first look before the ceremony for the photo op, or to get their pictures out of the way early in the day! What's your current stance on the first look trend? Are you into it or over it? Photo by...

What's your current stance on the first look trend? Are you into it or over it?

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Expert February 2020
Tanyia · on February 25, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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I'm into it, and we are doing it on Saturdayyyy!
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Super October 2020
Ashley · on February 25, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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I am torn. I think I like it from the easiness of it and getting pictures out of the way, but I also love the tradition of no one seeing you (besides your bridal party) before you walk in.
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Beginner August 2020
Tiffany · on February 25, 2020 at 2:18 PM
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Yes same here!
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Savvy November 2021
Amber · on February 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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No. I think it takes away from the emotion as you're walking down the aisle. But I understand why people do it for timing logistics and such
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Beginner July 2021
Amanda · on February 25, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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Into it! We are doing a first look! Doing a “fake” first look as well with one of his friends, SHH!!!
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Savvy June 2023
Christie · on February 25, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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I am not sure on this one
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Master November 2022
Chrysta · on February 25, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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I’m not really into the first look idea. I understand why it is appealing in terms of strategic scheduling, but I can’t help but feel it takes away from the specialness of 1st seeing each other walk down the aisle.
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Master July 2021
Rebelle Fleur · on February 25, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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Overrrrrrrr it. I think the traditional walking down the aisle is infinitely better.
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Dedicated June 2020
Danielle · on February 25, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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Were gonna be seeing eachother randomly throughout the wedding morning but not fully ready until the ceremony.. I really don't see the point of first look photos at all. And I don't believe in wedding superstitions
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VIP October 2020
Taylor · on February 25, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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Wasn't originally but I have been swayed. It's more practical and will be nice to have a moment alone with FH. I know the rest of the night will be super busy!
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Expert February 2020
Jessica · on February 25, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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I think it's a good way to help with scheduling or give the couple a moment alone together. FH didn't want to do it though and I didn't really care either way.
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Expert October 2020
Onya · on February 25, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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I️ think we will wait to see each other walking down the aisle. Simply because I️ want that “omg I’m walking towards my husband” “omg we’re really doing this” butterflies in my stomach moment.
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Super October 2020
Jennifer · on February 25, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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Definitely into it. It will be one of the few moments we get to share together without others interrupting us. It will also help calm any nerves!
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Savvy September 2020
Arden · on February 25, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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Nope! Ruins the surprise
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Pirate & 60s Bride · on February 25, 2020 at 8:46 PM
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Always into it! Brilliant practical idea and amazing photos.
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Dedicated October 2021
Leighanna · on February 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM
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I don’t really have a preference. We are not doing a first look at my fiancé’s request. He wants the first look to be me walking down the aisle.
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Savvy June 2022
D Ross · on February 25, 2020 at 10:52 PM
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Over it. But I'm the kind of person that doesn't celebrate holidays or birthdays before the actual day, or more than a week after. So first looks would be a jinxer for me. A lot of people are saying it works for logistical reasons, but I'm not seeing it. Maybe if we were having a large wedding it would make more sense??
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Master August 2019
Rebecca · on February 26, 2020 at 2:36 AM
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Over it.
DH and I didn't want to see each other until I walked down the aisle.
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VIP August 2021
Fenja · on February 26, 2020 at 4:26 AM
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Over it. This is a point where my FH really wanted to go the traditional route and I didn't really care.
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Dedicated September 2021
Patrice · on February 26, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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I think both options are great...personally, I want my FH absolutely FLOOOOORRRREEEEDDD when he sees me for the first time walking down the aisle to become his wife. :-D I would love for us to do a photo where, we don't see each other but we hold hands tho...I've seen photos like that and I just they are so beautiful.
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