I got married almost 8 years ago. I was traditional and adamant about my sweet groom not seeing me before I took those first steps toward him down the aisle. But if I had it to do all over again, I would definitely do a "First Look".
What is a First Look?
A first look is a hot, new trend in weddings that I *really* hope sticks around. This is a good trend. Hotter than the feathered bang. Trust me. A first look is where the bride and groom see each other, with NO ONE else but the photographers around. It's a private moment. It's a sweet and tender moment. And 100% of the time I do one, the couple is SO glad they did and express it being the most amazing part of their day when asked after the festivities close.
Why is a First Look so important?
The importance of the First Look is to help relieve some of the pre-wedding jitters. I think [and this is coming from a seriously traditional lady], this should be the new tradition. The wedding day goes by in such a blur and there's SO much commotion from sun up to sun down [and then some] that this is the time that you can reconnect, and relax a little with the person you are vowing to spend the rest of your life with. When the day, decorations, food, and festivities fade....your marriage is the real treasure [well, and your wedding photos *wink]. Your relationship is the real celebration!
They always make me tear up...they teared up, and he danced with her on the beach...cue the chorus of "awwwww..."
What do you think about doing a First Look? Did you do one? Are you for it? Against? Why or Why Not?
[that totally felt like a essay test question....feel free to leave your essay...it's won't be graded *wink]
