First looks who is doing them We are not

I am because I want to have a more intimate moment when he turns and sees me. I feel like what hundreds of eyes in me it’ll take away from the experience because we are both worrying about what we have to do when we are at the aisle. It’ll be nice to be in a serene area and really enjoy this special moment at least for me that’s how I feel.

I am trying to talk him into it, so hopefully we can get some great pictures before the ceremony. I think this might even calm my nerves before the ceremony. He just brought up about it being bad luck, I’m like who cares lol

View Quoted Comment Hi Megan lol it sounds like he wants to keep it the traditional way and maybe for him he wants it that way. Too have that wow moment for him. If you are able talk him either way you both will have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing your story with us Congratulations to you both

View Quoted Comment Hello Diane I really dont think it would matter who is looking at either of you. Because I think that once you both lock eyes on each other all of those eyes will not mean nothing because you both are feeling that moment. But which ever you decide will still that be that unforgettable moment. Thank you for sharing your story with us Congratulations to you both

View Quoted Comment Hi Tasha yes it's a things that's why I did this forum for it. Some people have said to take to have time alone take pics etc.We have talk about this as planning went on. And he said flat out no and something will stay the traditional way and some others of today will be in it. So if you decide to it's still ok it's no wrong or right way what you both think that will have empack for both of you on your wedding day.Thank you for sharing your story with us Congratulations to you both

Hi! I'm doing a first look but not with my to-be. I'm being walked down the isle by my brother's and I'm going to do a first look with them! I like the idea for a fun first look bit I want him to be wowed also, I saw women doing it with their fathers so I thought why not my brothers?

View Quoted Comment Hi Jillian that a unique 1to do why not and still the wow factor when your FH sees you when walk down to him. Thank you for sharing your story and commenting with us Congratulations to you both

Hey Monique congrats on your wedding day!!! We're doing the "First Look" for a few reasons.

1. We've been together 12 years and we have 2 children together (our son will be our ring bearer and our daughter will be my mini bride), we've never done anything in the "traditional" sense so for us we want everything about our wedding day to be a reflection of who we are as a couple.

2. We'll be having our first look in center city (of Philly) right outside the Hard Rock Café where we had our very first date 12 years ago, the restaurant will be expecting us and after the "first look" is captured we'll be greeted inside at the bar to take a celebratory shot together before heading to our next location (this time with our wedding party to get all our photos in). After photos we'll all head to the venue for the ceremony + cocktail hour + reception.

3. I have attended and come out in weddings where both the bride & groom wish they got to enjoy their cocktail hour alongside their guests and got "selfies" in with their fam/friends during this time instead of having to take their wedding photos. We want to get the photography and videography out the way so we can fully be present and in the moment with our guests. The ceremony will be videoed and photographed and then the photographer will capture candid shots during the cocktail hour and reception. We will also have a photo booth 360 so we don't feel like we should take any unnecessary time on "posed" photos.

4. Our "First Look" will be intimate and esp. because we're not planning on having our wedding party present for that moment either so no one will see our "first look" until after we get that footage from our videographer. Our ceremony will be recorded as well so for me I'm excited about both for two separate reasons, the "First Look" is exciting because we will both see each other looking sharp for the first time (and feel wowed no differently than if we waited) and we'll enjoy that intimate moment where it started it all for us. I'm excited about the ceremony because walking down to meet your other half and state your vows to one another I could only imagine what a blessing that part is. So both the "First Look" and ceremony have their unique pros all around and I think it's nice that everyone decides which way they want to do things on their big day.

Very glad I did! I felt like the ceremony and reception went way too fast and I’m obsessed with my first look picture. It was private and intimate and my hubby and I got an entire photo shoot then right after it. Hope you have a lovely wedding!

View Quoted Comment Hi Stephanie thank you for the Congratulation and wow I love how you bullent all of your reasons. And we had a rocky start in the beginning of our relationship we had a daughter who is now an adult who will be in the wedding too. We were on and off again a few times and then for a long period of time broken up. But we had rekindled our love and a new different kind of relationship we both told each that we still loved and thought about one another. I'm happy that we are now getting married o love this man with all my of my heart and soul. He drives me nuts and crazy at times but overall I couldn't see me with anyone else. I love how you pinted out all of the reason why you chose to do first looks. We are cutting down our time for pictures taking and are ok first missing some of the cocktails hour. It's our main dinner that we are going to make sure that we eat lol lol. And I love how each and every bride and groom has answered this. Thank you for sharing your story and commenting on this forum and Congratulations to you both on your wedding day

View Quoted Comment Congratulations to you both Kelsea on your marriage and the photo of you both is beautiful. And I am happy that it was magical for you both and thank you for sharing your story with us.

I am doing a first look with my siblings and his parents and my parents other then that, he won’t see me until I walk down the aisle

View Quoted Comment Hi Dawn that will be real nice that you can bond them your family and his family so they can always have that special connection with them . He will really that when he see the pictures

Thank you Dawn for sharing your story with us Congratulations to you both

We are trying to figure it out. I would prefer to surprise him at the ceremony. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. But my fiancé is concerned about timing of when we should have our pictures together taken (we’re in Central Coast California, so the venue is somewhat close to the beach) and I want us to take a short drive to the beach to take photos after the ceremony then return back to the venue. So we just have to figure everything out

I agree we’re not gonna do a first look just bc we want to do it as I walk down the aisle and share the experience with our loved ones

My future husband and I are not doing first looks. I want everything to be a surprise and want that awesome reaction when we see each other. i am so excited.

View Quoted Comment Yeah understand we are trying to find a location to take some pictures that won't us too far from our venue. We going too see if the hotel will let us have alittle bit of the view time. Plus of venue may use that spot as parking space. I know that he is not wanting to go all over the place.He doesn't want first looks so he wants to be surprised. I hope that you find a place to also take your pictures at. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Congratulations to you both

We are doing it because the best golden hour photos happen before the ceremony haha. Also, honestly, I just want all the pictures over with so we can be in and out of ceremony and straight to the party.

We are not doing a first look. He wants to be surprised when I walk down the aisle. We want our family to also see our reactions. when we see each other. We want to share this moment with them.