Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips and tricks are simply little changes that can be made for an ideal photography-friendly wedding day.
For those that don’t know, a first look is when you privately see your groom for the first time before the ceremony. I decided to break it down and argue both sides of the first look debate.
Pros
1. If you do do a first look before the ceremony, your guests will spend less time waiting for you to join them at the reception. This makes your day so much more enjoyable for the majority of your guests. They've come out to see you and they want to see you!
2. Doing a first look allows for another time for couple pictures on your wedding day. If portraits are of high importance to you, a first look is a great way create tons of extra time for them!
3. If you think you're going to cry at any point during the ceremony, taking portraits before the ceremony will allow your makeup to look its freshest
4. First looks can be truly magical and heartwarming. After you walk down the aisle, your groom won't have the opportunity to really talk to you about what's running through his mind. If you do a first look, he will.
5. Your groom will probably still have a reaction when you walk down the aisle.
Cons
1. It breaks tradition for the groom to see you before the wedding ceremony
2. Maybe you don't want the first look to be a private moment. You might want all your friends and family to be able to participate in that experience with you.
This is the 3rd of a 9 Part Series: What Brides Should Know About...
1. What Brides Should Know About Detail Shots
2. What Brides Should Know About Getting Ready
3. What Brides Should Know About First Looks
4. What Brides Should Know About the Ceremony
5. What Brides Should Know About Family Photos
6. What Brides Should Know About the Wedding Party
7. What Brides Should Know About Bride & Groom Portraits
8. What Brides Should Know About the Reception
9. What Brides Should Know About Exits
