Tuesday, March 24, 2015

3 Things you should Know about First Looks

So there's this thing called the First Look becoming more and more popular, right? It is when the Bride and Groom actually see each other before the ceremony. GASP! That's right, there's a new wedding in town.

If you're trying to decide whether to actualy have a First Look or not, it really comes down to this, do what you and your fiance feel is best. Pretty simple right? But I have found 3 things you should know about the First Look but it is completely up to you! 

#1 Time 
Now Brides and Photographers actualy are agreeance with this one. It saves much time. This way, the Bride, Grom and Photographer have way more time to take beautifully, stunning photographs before the Ceremony. This is especially important in the winter months because by the time the Ceremony has ended, the light has diminished and we know that lighting is everything to a Photographer.

Now, of course this depends on how your wedding is scheduled, but the majority of weddings have the pictures taken during the cocktail hour. Well, If you take your pictures before the wedding, that whole cocktail can be used to meet the guests and actual get to snack on some food!

#2 Emotion
Well, from our reserach, the brides have spoken, it doesn't really change anything at all. Again, this is up to you and how much you love the tradition. I personally love the idea of the groom seeing her for the first time as she's walking down the aisle. I've done a few First Looks but mostly it's been traditional. From what I've seen with the First Look, the Bride and Groom were just as giddy as they were when the saw each other before. Also, with the traditonal way, the Groom was pretty much stunned by finally seeing his bride. Either way, if you see each other before the wedding, that doesn't mean you won't suddenly not be as excited as you are when you're walking down the aisle, you'll still love him that much.

#3 Nerves
I've heard Brides say that to opt for the First Look gives the Bride and Groom time alone that they won't have for the rest of the day. They are going to be surrounded by the Bridal Party and the guests and won't have a minute to think until that night. So, having that extra hour or two before the wedding gives them a breath of fresh air before the event takes place. They can talk, drink and enjoy each other's company.  However, some Brides have said, regardless, when they are preparing to walk down that aisle, those butterflies are still there. 

What do you think? It really depends on the couple and how they want to handle the day. I think either way is great, but I'm a sucker for tradition.

Candace

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