First look?

becca2434

So I really didn't want to have to do a first look, but it looks like that is by far the easiest way. I don't want to miss our socail hour as I feel like it a is a great time to talk with different guests. Our cermoney and reception are both at the same place, but we do have seperate rooms. I am getting married at a hotel so I was thinking I ciould go into downtown Minneapolis and get my hair and make up done with my girls. Then we could take pictures with us. The guys could take pictures together on their own as well. Then I could come back to the hotel and not have to see FI before the wedding. But, then how do we get pictures of us two? Let me know what you ended up doing and if you are happy with what you did. I just feel like we have been together for 5 years already have a 4 year old and it would be really nice to for once have a element of suprise.

wittyschaffy

We did a first look because we just really didn't have enough time to do pics of of the two of us afterwards as well as get the shots we wanted with our bridal party, family members, etc. 

Ours was the VERY first thing we did - We respectfully asked our bridal party members to wait for just a few minutes so we could have those few minutes just to ourselves.  DH was waiting at this waterfall in Como Park and was standing with his back to the path.  I walked up behind him (photogs at the ready) and we got to spend a few minutes checking eachother out before we went back to meet up with the rest of our crew for the remainder of the photos.

 It was nice to have just those few minutes of basically just us alone (obviously with photogs but whatever)  The rest of the day was all about being a good host, saying hello to everyone, making sure people were having a good time and those 10 minutes of quiet where it felt like we were the only two people on the planet was a highlight of my day.

LCW2LCO

I second Witty! First looks are a GREAT way to share that moment just by yourselves!!! Plus for the photog it is such a great moment to capture! Also, it gives you much more time prior to the ceremony to do photos so you can join up with everyone later for the Cocktail hour etc...

Here's what we're doing: I am staying at hotel the night before, he is staying at our house with the guys. We will be meeting up at our site at 11:30am for our first-look then doing our photos immediately after on-site. I'm really excited!!!

Hope this helps!

Sarahsue1684

I LOVED our first look moment and wouldnt have changed it for anything!!!! I was honestly more nervous then to see him at the first look and we have been together for 11 years. By the time the ceremony came I was relaxed and not nervous anymore. Plus our photographer took us for an hour for pics and I could not have seen it working in between the ceremony and reception.

leggwilliams

I was totally against a first look at  the beginning of our engagement but I was convinced otherwise when I realized that 1) We wouldn't have near enough time for all the pictures I want after the ceremony without making the guests wait around for a long time (which I refuse to do) and 2) that if we did a first look I'd get to spend more of the day with FI/DH which was really important to me. I'm very happy with our decision to do it now.

KateJ10

Yes I love the idea of a first look. Practicalities aside, I think it will be a really special moment for the bride and groom, and I don't feel it will diminish the feeling of walking down the aisle.

tpender13

We did one, and I'm so glad we did. It was nice to have that moment alone, so I think it helped me cry less during the ceremony - I'm an ugly crier. And it was really nice to be able to hang out with all our guests during the cocktail hour -- I feel like we were really able to interact with everyone.

shan87

We did, because our church was kicking us out right after the ceremony. I loved our first look, I was so giddy, nervous and happy. Since lauren (LCWLCO) was our Photog she can verify.

Many people think that it takes the specialness away from walking down the aisle, but I was still just as happy watching him watch me walk down the aisle.

My pictures are too big to upload here and weebly, but I can email you if you want to see them. PM me your email if you do.

graysquirrel

We did a first look and I am SO SO glad that we did. We were behind on time because of a small crisis caused by my hair salon. If we would have waited to get pictures of just the two of us till after the ceremony, we would not have gotten very many at all. Even if you don't end up having that problem, it is wonderful to get the extra time without having to worry about missing guests or being too long. You can get the great, artsy shots done and have the time to do it.

It was also great to have the private moment. Seeing each other down the aisle was in no way diminished by doing the first look. Both moments were wonderful and I'm so happy that we had them.