The First Look

The moment is set up by the photographer for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony.  It allows for a private and intimate moment to be shared between the two.  This also allows for your photographer to capture the grooms reaction, take your wedding portraits and for the couple to enjoy and spend time with your guests after the ceremony.  

TO FIRST LOOK OR NOT TO FIRST LOOK?

That really is the question among many of todays brides. I certainly wont impose on any of my brides and grooms. However, my professional opinion... toss tradition out the window and having that alone time before the ceremony.  Here is why...

MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME!

A lot will happen on your wedding day and most brides don't recall a lot of what happened.  The first look will allow a moment to yourself on your wedding day to freely express your deepest emotions with your partner.  In additional, it allows ffor you to take your portraits and family photos (if you wish) so that you can enjoy your cocktail hour with friends and family.

BREAK TRADITION?

Although it may seem that you would be breaking tradition for a picture, the "first look" prior to the ceremony and the "first look" during the ceremony are two completely and independent experiences.  Each will allow your photographer to grab studding and emotional images.  

I certainly understand that a "first look" isn't for everyone.  It's not the "traditional" thing to do.  However, if photography is most important to you, then you might just want to consider the "first look" something to look forward to.