Just One Look!

First look, before the ceremony or at the ceremony. Let's talk about it. 

When doing the final logistics consult, one of the questions you will be asked by us and your photography team is "will you be doing a first look, first touch, first prayer etc.".  

This question often is met with two different answers from the couple. LOL! 

The bride may say first look when I walk down the aisle because I want him to cry when he sees me. While the groom would say I would like to see my sweetheart prior. There is no right or wrong answer. It is what suits you best. However, let’s talk about each. 

Benefits of doing a first look before the ceremony. 

1.  It definitely can help with the pre ceremony jitters. 

2. You can have an intimate private moment together prior to sharing with your family and friends. 

3. Your photographer and videographer can capture these raw emotions. 

4. You definitely save time during cocktail hour photos if you get these photos ahead of time.  

Benefits of doing a first look at the ceremony.

1. It keeps the excitement of seeing your sweetheart for the first time in what may have been the longest morning ever. 

2. That emotion of it's finally happening. The music, waiting to actually walk down the aisle. It's happening NOW! It is real. When those doors open and you take that first step, there is raw emotion. 

3. You don’t have to start getting ready earlier in order to be ready on time for the first look. 

4. If you are traditional, then this is in keeping with not seeing each other prior to the ceremony. 

   
   

Let's not forget that first looks can also be done with your parents, wedding party, grandparents or even your kids.

Whatever you choose to do, it will always be the right decision.