Should you do a first look on your wedding day? A question asked by many!

While first looks have not always been popular, there is a rise across the wedding industry for these planned moments and the emotions that they create for your wedding day! So what is a first look & should you have one? A first look is known as the planned moment when you ( the couple ) will see your partner for the first time before the ceremony.

Some couples have stated that having a first look helped to calm their nerves, and made their day more relaxed by being able to spend more time with each other throughout the day and some couples have said that having a first look moment would take away from the strong emotions of seeing each other traditionally in a down the isle moment! There are pros and cons of each choice and ultimately the decision is up to you as the couple!

Well start off strong with -

WHAT ARE THE PROS TO DOING A FIRST LOOK ON OUR WEDDING DAY?

One of the most significant advantages of doing a First Look is that it allows you more time on your wedding day with your partner ( the one whom you love most ) and to share an intimate moment alone before the wedding ceremony. When choosing the traditional down the aisle first look couples spend majority of their wedding morning and afternoon completely separated until the ceremony which only allows you a few hours with each other and then the evening is finished and your wedding day is over before you know it.

First looks also allow you to express your emotions without having guests watching , as well as allows you to finish up your formal photos earlier! This means you can enjoy your cocktail hour and mingling with guests more freely.

SO WHAT ARE THE CONS?

One of the most common concerns with couples of doing a first look is that they feel it may take away from the overall emotion of seeing each other during the actual ceremony. There can be a magical moment of jitters and adrenaline with seeing each other down the isle surrounded by everyone that you love. Those people are often cheering the loudest for you and your partner! Though, you will still experience this, but just privately.

BUT WHAT ABOUT TRADITION?

Some couples could be nervous that choosing a first look versus a down the aisle look may create disappointment with their families, and that feeling is valid. For many many years our parents and grandparents have followed the guidance of a traditional wedding from start to finish but our ever so changing and evolving ways of the world allow you and your partner to choose what is best for your day. At the end of the day, it's about you & you get to make your day unique.

AS OUR PHOTOGRAPHER WHAT DO YOU RECCOMEND?

Your wedding day is unique to you and your partner which means you don't need to try and fit your day into a premade check list or box. Many people during the planning process will have opinions on things that you should and should not do, but what is important is that the final decision is made by you two and that the decision you have made is making you happy & not stressed.

Choosing between a first look and a asile look is a deeply personal choice between you and your partner, but here are my suggestions as someone who has been apart of multiple of these moments!

If you desire a private moment together before your ceremony, then you should go for it. If you feel that having that intimate space with each other will help calm your nerves and allow for a less stressful wedding, a first look may be for you! In doing so, you will have more time for photos together with a less rushed after ceremony timeline, and this can allow you to enjoy your cocktail hour with your guests! Think more candid, less posed & rushed.

However if you are leaning more towards traditional and prefer to wait until the ceremony to see each other, then you should stick to that. You don't want to having feelings of regret for not going with your gut choice. Your ceremony is a emotional moment, and you do not want to take that away.

Remember that these photos are memories that you will treasure forever. Heirlooms of your love for one another passed down for generations to come!

IN CONCLUSION - FOLLOW YOUR HEART!

Choosing one or the other is a emotional and oftentimes difficult decision so take your time when choosing and think about what you two truly want for your day. Everything else will fall right into place and no matter what your gallery of images is going to be curated to your special day!

CAPTURING YOUR LOVE

Anywhere your love story leads, I would love to connect with you. Let’s chat about your dream coverage and explore the wedding packages that Bethany Sanny Photo and Film offers.

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