First look poll

dlkelly2011

We are doing "first-look" photos.  We are taking our formal photos before the ceremony, just so our guests are not standing around waiting forever at the reception for us to show up, and I wanted to have a picture of his face when he first sees me, because I know that in the moment I won't remember exactly how he reacts, or I'll be crying too much.  We don't believe that seeing each other before the ceremony is bad luck, and I agree that I would like to be able to let my emotions flow during that time of seeing him for the first time, and not having that happen while walking down the aisle.

Sarakay1216

My fiancee and i will be doing first look photos, the moment becomes more intimate that way.

tropicanagrl8

Yes, we will be doing first look photos.  The ceremony and reception are at the same location and so the reception will be immediately following. Taking our photos prior will give us more time with the guests and I won't feel rushed.  Plus, I'd like to give him a big smooch the minute I see him and don't want to do it during the begining of the ceremony..lol In addition, make-up and hair will be fresh.

fontassidy

Yup, totally doing a first look!!

Many reasons, among them: I think it's very romantic; I love the idea that with more than one photographer we will be able to capture the looks on both our faces as we see each for the first time on our wedding day & we get to kiss and cuddle and talk a little before one of the biggest moments of our lives! And to have that exclusive, intimate time captured in pictures; how sweet! Secondly, you can then take your bridal party pictures while everyone is freshly made up and lovely, before all the tears, etc. Third, your guests aren't waiting around forever (we'll have a lot of out-of-town guests who I don't want to leave stranded) AND I'd like to enjoy the cocktail hour with all of our guests!! I think it's a great way to greet everyone BEFORE dinner, so you actually get to eat the food at your own wedding!!

First look, for sure!! I cannot wait to see him before our day begins; it will be such a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and I totally want to experience it and have it documented so we can look back and remember all the feelings of that day!

TiaMatthew

I think we are going to do a first look photo.  We want to do something different and I think it'll be nice for us to see each other before everyone else does.  Well get a couple moments to be alone.  Dont know if the FMIL will be happy though.  When we told her the idea, she told us we werent doing it.  I dont care though.  Do you think that's wrong of me?

skoshman

We are doing one because we are doing all of our pics before hand. But I'm looking forward to it. We are sharing our day with 250 people, so doing it before makes it a private moment between just us - something I think will be very special. 

Also, my family heritage is Ukrainian, and the tradition there is for the bride and groom to get married in a private civil ceremony in the morning, then enter the church together for the public/religious marriage and celebration. (Which we're not doing) But entering into the church together signifies that it is an equal partnership, which the couple enters freely (not being "given away" etc)... So I'm not superstitious about it at all!

shelchristian

No!!! We are modern but traditional! We both want to be SURPRISED!!!!

Can't wait to be Mrs. Schaefer after planning a beautiful, large and elaborate wedding  after a year and a half, and knowing each other 5 years and 9 months to our wedding day! on July 31st 2010!!!


Coming up soon!!!!
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j&b_bullock

We are still undecided about the "First Look" pictures.  We have two hours between the ceremony and reception (cocktail hour starts an hour before the reception), so we are thinking we will have enough time to do all the pictures then. The ceremony and reception are also in the same vincinty, so we don't have to go far.

yellowbird71

We are doing pic before the ceremony. We're excited to do so. there just isnt enough time from the church to the reception.

melinda.tupper

We will be doing a first look...... I think it's a great idea especially for the jitter factor (I'm already having anxiety about everyone watching me AND crying at the ceremony , makeup running etc!!!)!!! Also, it's a great opportunity to spend some "alone time" together..... Seeing eachother for the first time outside of all the wedding-to-do is such a romantic idea. I picture me walking towards him on a lonely quiet side street.... or walking down a long pier on the ocean for our first meeting. I'm really looking forward to it!

Christinie85

I think we are going to do a first look. I'm worried about getting really emotional during the ceremony and I think seeing John before the walk down the aisle will help calm my nerves. I can get the tears out before I say "I do!"  Plus I'd like to do most of our pictures before the ceremony rather than before the reception.

leah.kelly

Originally, we were adamant about not seeing each other until the aisle. However, as the day approaches more rapidly, we changed our mind. First and foremost, we're both going to be nervous wrecks and there's no one else that could calm us down the way we can calm each other down. Secondly, I have decided it's probably just as special, if not more special, to see each other alone before the ceremony and reflect on the step we're taking. 

Our wedding coordinator has worked with our photographer before and knows how much of a perfectionist she is with her photos. Therefore, she suggested we allot at least an hour and a half for pictures after the ceremony. We're paying for our own wedding and we don't want to make our guests wait that long, nor do we want to miss that much time of our own wedding. While it is each couple's decision, I am glad we decided to let go of our one traditional must-have. In the end, I can't wait to see the look on his face when we see each other for the first time, and we won't have to share the moment with 150 others! It will be just the two of us, symbolizing the importance of our marriage.

Rosie109

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_first-look-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:31d7349a-d589-4fa3-b10d-8f7c36bdd73dPost:9d887d3e-db5e-4d33-b6e4-74390c11ce52">Re: First look poll</a>:
[QUOTE]No!!! We are modern but traditional! We both want to be SURPRISED!!!! Can't wait to be Mrs. Schaefer after planning a beautiful, large and elaborate wedding  after a year and a half, and knowing each other 5 years and 9 months to our wedding day! on July 31st 2010!!! Coming up soon!!!! :) Coming
Posted by shelchristian[/QUOTE]

<div>wait. what? you should have just posted the first sentence and left it at that. </div>

kimibjcc

We will be doing a first look pic at the alter with Grant standing like hes waiting for me to come down the isle and Ill come through the doors. I think its important to have that 1st look especially if you are doing your pics before the ceremony, as we are.

keljo1099

We're getting married in October and NOT doing a 1st look. My site manager was pushing me toward it, for timing of the day, (she's kinda controlling), but we're sticking to our guns. My FH really wants to 1st see me when I hit the aisle. We're actually separating for a whole week (minus the 3 hours for Rehearsal and Dinn er), this was his idea and he's been so flexible about everything else I figured if it's important to him, then I'm good with it. We've been together 13 years and lived together for 3, so 1 week apart will make it more special.

alicat77

I really wanted to do everything by tradition and not to see each other untill I walk down the alsie, but after talking to the Photographer I decided to do the first look. My FI was all for it from the beginning.  We are getting married at the recepition site and it just saves alot of time.  My FI and I are paying for most of the wedding and I really would like to enjoy it and not waste time taking pictures. Plus with everyone standing up as I go down the alsie its hard to take pictures of the groom's face up infront.

alicat77