Is A First Look Right For You?
Your first look is an amazing part of your wedding day! If you aren’t sure about this tradition, the next few pages will explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day celebration that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress. Please know that I would never want any of my couples to feel pressured to go with this option. However, we do want to make sure that we share all of the benefits of a first look, because there is a reason 90% of my couples do this and LOVE it!
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It doesn’t really matter whether I convince you to do a first look or not. Honestly, it comes down to some key factors, and I’m going to explain how you can make this decision very simple.
Do you get anxious? A first look with each other will help reduce nerves.
Weather considerations: Sometimes, the weather might be unpredictable. There could be rain at some points during the day, with clear spells at others. I've had situations where the beginning of the day was beautiful, but the rest was less pleasant. For an outdoor wedding, planning a first look can help you avoid ending up with only rainy wedding day photos.
Timing and scheduling: If you forgo the first look, all photos will need to be taken after the ceremony, during cocktail hour, and while dancing. This means I’ll have to keep you away from a lot of your party and guests. By doing a first look, we can get all the photos done beforehand, allowing you to enjoy the rest of the event without interruptions.
Photo locations: Are all your guests going to be in the places that are perfect for photos? Consider taking photos at highlighted locations around your venue before the ceremony to capture those special spots.
The First Look Explained
This is for all of the brides who have a sweet spot in their heart for their dad. I have to admit that Daddy/Daughter first looks make me a little teary. For a lot of Dads, this is when everything feels real and it hits him... “My baby girl is getting MARRIED!” These are precious moments to photograph and I highly encourage any Daddy’s girl to make time in their timeline for this moment. It doesn’t take long at all! The hardest part is making sure Dad shows up on time! If Dad doesn’t show up on time, the whole timeline can get thrown off, or we’ll have to skip the Daddy/Daughter first look. Another sweet idea we’ve seen is having the father of the bride escort the bride to her first look!
Daddy Daughter First Look
