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Are you considering a First Look?

Bride St. Louis Wedding Planning - First Look

A “First Look” is the term used when a bride and groom decide to see each other before the wedding ceremony.  Many couples go back and forth on this decision.  While, a traditional bride might prefer to have her groom enjoy the first sight of her as she walks down the aisle, there are many benefits to having a first look.  Here are 8 reasons to have a “First Look.”

  1. Wedding days should be full of emotion and should not be stressful.  A first look can add so much beautiful emotion and happiness to your day.
  2. If you are Jewish you must see the groom before the wedding to sign the wedding contract.
  3. A First Look helps eliminate those “I think I’m going crazy” nerves that you often feel before the wedding.  Seeing your honey and sharing that time can provide instant relaxation and assurance that everything will be just fine.  While some fitters and nerves come back when you are about to walk down the aisle, it’s different.
  4. Photographers enjoy doing photos before the ceremony as there is less stress and more time to be creative.
  5. Many guys lock up when you come down the aisle.  They feel “on stage” and you often won’t get an honest response out of him.  He’s nervous too!  When he can see you before, he can take it all in, respond to how beautiful you are, laugh with you, cry with you, and most importantly…TALK TO YOU!
  6. When you choose to see each other before the ceremony you have time to touch-up makeup, are able to say things to one another and you are actually able to enjoy your time together before the ceremony.  While there are tears, you can take time to re-compose before your walk down the aisle.
  7. Many times the reception and the ceremony are very close together in time scheduled to eliminate a long wait time for your guests.  However, that means that once the “formal photos” are done, there is usually not enough time to do the really great candid shots.
  8. TIME with your groom alone!  The day will be very busy!  Guests will be congratulating you, wanting to ask thousands of questions, and you will have no time with your groom until the end of the day.  The First Look gives the two of you some time together.

If you’re traditional, it’s okay to skip it.  Remember that you can always change your mind – even on the day of your wedding!  Some couples prefer that the first time they see each other to be when the bride walks down the aisle in church.  It can be an exciting and emotional time, and you can share that with your guests.  Plus, the photos after the ceremony capture you wearing your rings.

 

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