First Look? (PIP if you can!)

kasabby · October 2010

We are still up in the air with this and after reading all of these--I don't feel any better about it!

I want to do it to save time. Like Peaches, we are getting married in the same place as the reception so the cocktail hour will start immediately after the ceremony. I don't want to waste a lot of time so we were thinking of doing some pictures before. FI is fine either way but I feel like I want to see his reaction when I walk down the aisle.

Decisions, decisions.

jchristel · October 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_first-look-pip-can?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:f21e0e8f-5c79-43c5-a869-dce2d03f589fPost:fca0bc23-dfcb-4a9e-92fc-23a1692455e0">Re: First Look? (PIP if you can!)</a>:
[QUOTE]We did first look and took pics before ceremony. FI was still teary-eyed when I walked down the aisle so I don't think it took away from the ceremony. It was nice to see each other and share a few moments "alone" (along with the photographer, videographer & a few on-lookers!) I don't regret it.
Posted by G&G2010[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>We did something similar and I'm so happy that we have those "first look" pictures. We got some great shots and really enjoyed having a little time together alone. I say alone because it was just us and the photographer, we didn't have the BP watch or anyone else, so it was about as private as the day got. MH didn't even know where the photographer was and neither of us was paying attention to anything but each other anyway. I don't feel that anyone can prepare you for how crazy the day actually gets and how much your head can spin. It was wonderful to have a few minutes where we got to talk and laugh and just be excited for the day. Obviously everyone will have their own opinion on whether or not to do this, either it's for you, or it's not. I felt like seeing each other before hand allowed me to be more relaxed and present during the ceremony. </div>

uppereastgirl · October 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_first-look-pip-can?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:f21e0e8f-5c79-43c5-a869-dce2d03f589fPost:18eea762-9332-45e1-abc8-53b3a5ce1125">Re: First Look? (PIP if you can!)</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: First Look? (PIP if you can!) : not all "first look" photos happen this way. there are so many options....and it can be a private moment between the bride and groom. the entire WP does not need to be watching it. its all a matter of preference and logistics. [/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Of course! All I meant is that stuff like that can be a hard sell to guys. I picked a very popular but fairly contrived example but of course that isn't the only way to do it. It just makes a good example :)</div>

AllieCat16 · October 2010

i was concerned with our time inbetween ceremony and reception but was definately not seeing (we didn't even talk the day of) before i walked into the church. the feeling was just incredible. im sure with first looks, the feeling is the same. i would think it is a matter of how traditional you want to be. we didn't miss one minute of the cocktail hour.

reese511 · October 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_first-look-pip-can?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:f21e0e8f-5c79-43c5-a869-dce2d03f589fPost:39bf96fc-e59c-49dc-848e-116f823c6185">Re: First Look? (PIP if you can!)</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: First Look? (PIP if you can!) : Of course! All I meant is that stuff like that can be a hard sell to guys. I picked a very popular but fairly contrived example but of course that isn't the only way to do it. It just makes a good example :)
Posted by uppereastgirl[/QUOTE]

ohhhh! gotcha! sometimes these posts are subjective and i totally read that wrong. i was surprised too b/c usually you and i are on the same page!

tinydancer842 · October 2010

Best decision ever

Erica0409 · October 2010

We did a first look and both of us are so glad we did. It gave us the opportunity to not only have a very special moment kept private, but gave us some time to relax and enjoy each other before the ceremony. Walking down the aisle is so emotionally charged, I have absolutely NO memories of it myself and my husband said he has two separate yet special memories...of first seeing me as a bride, and then seeing me walk down the aisle. We have ZERO regrets.

lisab711 · October 2010

Ceremony and reception are at the same place...My Fi and I are meeting at a park, or at Monmouth U (alone) to take pictures together before the ceremony. We are too worried about missing parts of our wedding to do pictures after the ceremony...I'm hoping it works out, because for us it is the best choice...good luck : )

peaches85 · October 2010

Thanks so much, ladies!!! You've all given me A LOT to consider. I really appreciate all of your very honest opinions and I love the pictures that I've seen! :-)

NJgurl19 · October 2010

i vote not... that walking down the isle is a one in a lifetime kinda thing.

Just Jen · October 2010

We did it, mainly because I did not wear my glasses that day. So I wouldn't have been able to see his expression until the moment had passed.

It was a great moment

(I do have pics, but haven't uploaded them from the discs yet ... sorry)

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