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Lynnie
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Would you rather... have a first look or wait until you walk down the aisle?

Lynnie, on April 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Planning 185

Which wedding day reveal are you choosing? Would you rather do a first look, or wait so the first time you see each other is walking down the aisle? Photo from Trentadue Winery in Geyersville, CA Photo from Luminare Images in Newport Beach, CA Next Question: Would you rather add 20 guests or cut 20...

Which wedding day reveal are you choosing? Would you rather do a first look, or wait so the first time you see each other is walking down the aisle?


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Photo from Trentadue Winery in Geyersville, CA

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Photo from Luminare Images in Newport Beach, CA


Next Question: Would you rather add 20 guests or cut 20 guests from your guest list?

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185 Comments

  • K
    Dedicated June 2020
    Kalie ·
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    Walk down the aisle. I’m a traditionalist!
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  • Michelle
    Just Said Yes August 2021
    Michelle ·
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    1st Look ! 100%
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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
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    Walk down the isle.
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  • Brittainy
    Dedicated October 2020
    Brittainy ·
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    My fiancé is strictly against first looks. He says it ruins the magic when he’ll see me for the first time coming down the aisle. So we won’t be doing one
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  • Ashley
    Dedicated August 2019
    Ashley ·
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    I definitely want to wait until we walk down the aisle!!!!! It’s an experience I want to share with our friends and family!
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  • Hailey
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Hailey ·
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    I wanna wait till the ceremony.. dont need that bad luck over here haha


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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
    Gonnabeaburch ·
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    I thought I wanted to do the walk down the aisle, but now I'm really excited that we are doing a first look.
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  • S
    Beginner September 2019
    Serena ·
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    I would rather have walk down the isle. My fiancé and I have always dreamed of it that way and I’d like to capture that reaction with friends and family as well.
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  • J
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Jacqueline ·
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    So my fiance and I got to see a lot of venues this week and while discussing this issue I was very strong about doing it the traditional route and walking down the aisle but most if not all said that you would miss 90% of your cocktail hour taking pics after the ceremony. My fiance explained how he would like to do the first look as it is a special moment he'd like to keep between him and I rather than share it with 200 people. Hope this helps!

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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Katie ·
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    This question has been on my mind lately. And I still don't know what I'd like to do! I would be more open to doing it, but my FH is definitely more traditional, so because of that I don't think I could do the first look photos...
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  • Donna
    Dedicated November 2019
    Donna ·
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    OMG HOW SWEET!!! I love that idea!! Smiley heart

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  • Jessie
    Devoted September 2021
    Jessie ·
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    I'm hoping for a first look because the ceremony is at 6pm and the sun goes down arouns 7:30 in late September. Not much time for photos after. However, FH wants the moment of seeing me walk down the aisle. Plenty of time to figure it out.
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  • Alexis
    Just Said Yes September 2021
    Alexis ·
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    Traditional is more my theory on this scenario. Photos with the wedding party and families first. Then join as husband and wife to take last set of photos. Then let the part begin. 😁
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  • H
    Savvy August 2020
    Holly ·
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    We're doing a first look because it allows us a more intimate time before we have to share the moment wit everyone else. Our engagement was very intimate and just us so we like the idea of keeping the trend going .

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  • Emily
    Beginner August 2019
    Emily ·
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    We are waiting until I walk down the aisle, I think some traditions are important to keep!

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  • Samantha
    Savvy March 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I haven't truly decided yet.
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  • Whitney
    Savvy September 2020
    Whitney ·
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    Wait until I walk down the aisle. I like the element of surprise and I don't want my makeup ruined before the ceremony. lol

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  • W
    Savvy July 2020
    Walcott ·
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    I most certainly want to wait. We live together so we have decide to stay apart for the last 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding.
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  • Natta
    Savvy July 2019
    Natta ·
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    Wait. Everyone will be taking pics of me- i want the pic of him!
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  • Jacque
    Dedicated July 2019
    Jacque ·
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    I have seen his look but he has not seen mine & will not till I walk down the aisle.
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