seeing your fiancee before the ceremony?

ctellez4 · October 2009

To throw out a question for both those married adn those about to get married: Are you going to see your FI before the ceremony? My MOH is trying to convince me to wait until actually walking down the aisle but I just think that I might be so nervous if I don't see him before! What do you all think?

RhiannonB · October 2009

I contemplated doing this in order to save time after the ceremony and not miss our cocktail hour, but FI and I feel pretty traditionally about this. I asked him what he wanted to do, and he definitely wants our first look to be when I'm walking down the aisle, so that's what we're doing!

courtneybrooke921 · October 2009

Hi ... We are seeing each other prior to the ceremony. As much as I think that moment is fun - I want to have the most time with my family and friends... we are going to take the bulk of our pictures prior the wedding.

babytec · October 2009

we're not seeing each other before the ceremony because we both feel strongly about it...but if you think you'll be too nervous, i'd say do a first look...I say run it by FI and see what he thinks...then do what you and FI want...not so much what others think you should do ;)besides there are many advantages to doing the first look...GL

vanered15 · October 2009

this is going to be hard for us cause we are neighbors so it will be hard to not see each other but we are aiming at that! i'm not gonna rent a hotel room or anything so it will be hard

lilbit255 · October 2009

We're not seeing each other until the ceremony. We both feel really strongly about this tradition, so we're not even seeing each other the day before the wedding either. We'll probably be calling/texting like crazy though.

jennej24 · October 2009

We aren't going to see each other before, but I say if you and your FI want to go ahead!

RU3234 · October 2009

Were not going to see each other...Some people find it easier to get the nerves out and not have to worry about pictures...I dont want him to see me until I walk down the aisle. Do whatever makes you guys happy because thats all that really matters!

PerfectMoment2007 · October 2009

We saw each other before (mostly because we did cocktail hour before the ceremony and wouldn't have time between the ceremony and reception if we didn't take pictures before everyone got there). Anyways, I'm really glad we did. It was less rushed and we did a private reveal so we had time alone before! Walking down the aisle was just as special still and it was nice to see him and spend special time with him alone before!

bluebook · October 2009

We're definitely seeing each other before. It's not really about "nerves" so much as it's about practicality (we're taking pictures before) and actually, I'd rather do the "first look" in private rather than in front of everyone. It feels much more intimate that way. My FI feels the same way, but I'd say regardless you should do something you're both comfortable with.

JillianLL · October 2009

We'll be seeing each other before the ceremony bc we're taking the bulk of our pics first so we have time at the cocktail hour with friends and family. Also we have to sign the ketubah so we'll be seeing each other whether we want to or not!

muddilicious · October 2009

We saw each other beforehand to take some photos so that we could actually attend our cocktail hour. We actually only got to the last 15 minutes, but we were really happy that we got to be there.

zobo410 · October 2009

Same as Jillian we have to sign the ketubah and we will be together. Also our cocktail hour is before the ceremony so pictures will be taken then. We will make sure to have "the look".

twinkle82576 · October 2009

We haven't really discussed it yet, but I feel very strongly that I want the first time FI sees me to be when I'm walking down the aisle. Of course, I might change my mind, depending on the timeframe for pictures.

millenia98 · October 2009

We will most def. see eachother before the ceremony b/c I am an emotional wreck and will cry all of my makeup off. I think there is something so special and intimate about the first look. It's just you two, not the whole crowd. If we don't do this, I will walk down the aisle with red puffy eyes

tazdvl3 · October 2009

I am very traditional and did not want to see him beforehand. To each his own though. I wouldn't let anyone really convince you. Decide on what you would really want and just do that. GL!

ctellez4 · October 2009

thanks for the advice! good thoughts on both ends. i know my FI wants to wait until walking down the aisle but i'm not totally convinced

thanks again girls.

sford75 · October 2009

we will be seeing each other before the ceremony mainly because I am paying alot for photo and video and I don't want to feel rushed. My mom tried for months to convince me to not do this, even calling my friends to try and convince me, but I'm sticking to my guns.

allhallowsbride08 · October 2009

We saw each other before the ceremony. I liked that it was just the two of us. I also had the chance to take more pictures without being rushed. My ceremony was at 8:30PM so I was able to get shots while the sun was still out and some sunset shots.

goldie3474 · October 2009

do what you want, not your moh for sure. I dont want to see him until I walk down the aisle.

Dayna_Hope · October 2009

We are taking the majority of the pictures before the ceremony. I thought this way my nerves will be somewhat calmer and we could enjoy the cocktail hour with our guests

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