DH and I were married this past Friday. He agreed to do photos beforehand, even though he wasn't sure he'd like it(seeing me before the ceremony). Well, let me tell you, the reveal was sooo amazing. When he walked out(before I showed up), everyone whistled at him and said how handsome he was(really couldn't do that during the ceremony). It was a great moment for him that he shared with me this morning. When I stood on the bank, waiting for him to turn around(he was lower, on the rocks), the anticipation was killing both of us. The look on his face was priceless and precious and amazing when he turned around.We were able to talk to each other, talking about how awesome the day was, so on and so forth. . .really, it helped us both relax. We had two hours of photos(mostly candid, but many were also staged). It was soo relaxing and we weren't rushed at all.Those who are contemplating doing photos beforehand, just think of our experience. Walking down the aisle was still an amazing experience within itself. We hadn't seen each other for a half an hour, and he still had that blissful look on his face, and he said that smile on my face was the best he had ever seen.I know it is a personal decision, and even my photographer hadn't had many couples do this. She said she is going to recommend it more, based on our experience. She did an amazing job, setting up our reveal.We are just one example of someone not so sure about what the experience would be like(and didn't want to be disappointed with seeing each other before the ceremony). Well, we both wouldn't change it for the world!Good luck with your decisions.
