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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

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

  • Brianna N
    Super October 2019
    Brianna N ·
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    While I like the idea of a first look, we both decided to stick with the traditional route. It'll be so special for both of us!

    However, we are thinking about doing a first touch. My ceremony venue has a wall we can stand on either side of and hold hands, and maybe say a quick prayer together!

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  • Heather
    Dedicated July 2020
    Heather ·
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    Walk down the aisle. Both my fiancé and I are traditional in this sense. I’ve always dreamed of a double door entrance and him seeing me for the first time that way!
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  • Camila
    Just Said Yes February 2022
    Camila ·
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    Walk down the aisle
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  • Mrscase2022
    Devoted March 2022
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    Wait until we walk down the isle

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  • Alyssa
    Dedicated October 2020
    Alyssa ·
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    While I like the idea of the first look (for practical reasons like photos!), my FH was adamant that he wanted to see me for the first time walking down the aisle. And I really like the idea as well, so we're going with it and will do our best to get as many photos in between - we're not too worried.

    One of our favorite moments together when we attend other weddings is to watch the groom's face when the bride appears - it's a priceless moment. Smiley heart

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  • Katie
    Dedicated April 2021
    Katie ·
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    I love the idea of both of us being blind folded so we can hold hands and pray. But I like the traditntal no peeking before the alter.
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  • Samantha
    Dedicated October 2022
    Samantha ·
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    Walk down the aisle, It’s like a big reveal and love that
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  • Kathleen
    Savvy April 2021
    Kathleen ·
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    We are forgoing a first look and waiting till we see eachother at the ceremony.
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  • Mrs. Ariza
    Devoted October 2020
    Mrs. Ariza ·
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    Walk down the aisle
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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
    Natalia ·
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    My fiancé is super adamant against seeing me before I walk down the aisle. So probably that.

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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    I prefer to see him at the aisle, to be honest. If it can be worked around and he have an alternative place to be at, that would be the best case scenario. I want him to be awed, and I want to feel the same as well.

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  • Paulette
    Expert April 2021
    Paulette ·
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    I would rather wait until I walked down the aisle. I love the element of surprise!

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  • A
    VIP December 2020
    Amanda ·
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    My FH was adamant that we will not be doing a first look and we will see each other for the first time walking down the aisle. I love the idea of a first look but he is somewhat traditional on a few things and this is one of them.

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  • Chelsie
    Devoted May 2020
    Chelsie ·
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    wait so the first time we see each other is walking down the aisle

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    First look to calm nerves and get pictures out of the way before the reception
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  • E
    Just Said Yes February 2022
    Elani ·
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    100 % Agreed !

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  • Sarah
    Super August 2021
    Sarah ·
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    I'd rather have a first look
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  • Paulette
    Expert April 2021
    Paulette ·
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    I want to wait.
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  • Jmz
    Expert July 2022
    Jmz ·
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    We're gonna wait for walking down the aisle. I just find the first look kind of awkward. It feels like it's staged for photos, whereas the ceremony is THE wedding!!! And I really don't want to get worked up twice or not at all in the ceremony. So I want to wait.
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  • Squeezy Bean
    Devoted June 2023
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    This is one of the few things that we're keeping traditional, as he wants the surprise of seeing me walk down the aisle.
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