QOTD 11/22/10

pokepoke27

Is the groom not seeing the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony an outdated tradition?

I'm actually pretty torn on this. I would LOVE for him to see me for the first time as I walk down the aisle, but then it would also be pretty great if he saw me in my dress for the first time in a more private setting - like before the ceremony while we take pictures or something. As far as it being outdated, I don't think so.

PuppiesAndRainbows

Outdated? No. A bit silly? Yes.

belletop

I don't think it's outdated, but I guess I just don't understand what the big deal about it is.  I think it makes a lot more sense to take your pics before the ceremony so that you're not leaving your guests waiting for 1-1.5 hours after the ceremony.  I was at one wedding where it took 2 hours for the WP to make it to the reception.

TheCranberry

I don't think it's outdated.  People are just putting a new spin on it.  We will do a "first look", which I hope will be just as special as seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony.  Maybe even more special since we will have a few private moments to ourselves.

kxhamilton

I don't think it's outdated, but I think more and more people are choosing to forego the tradition in favor of spending more time with their guests by getting pictures done before the ceremony. I can't wait for our "first look"!

My_Matt

I think it is an old superstition. We are going to see eachother before the wedding to take care of pics and any other last minute things that may come up.

jasmined31911

I'm torn as well. I love the mystery of not seeing each other beforehand. But, I also love the idea of us sharing a special, alone moment together before the ceremony. I have seen some really cool pictures done with this too.