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first look photos, how do you feel about them?

palomboemilypalomboemily
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I am torn about whether or not to do first look photos. I was advised by my photographer that first look photos are a good idea if I am not adamant about my FI seeing me for the first time walking down the isle. I was told that "first look" photos and portraits with my FI will provide more time for other pictures to be taken during the coktail hour and that timing will be tight if I want to get all my photos done during the cocktail hour. I totally understand the reasoning behind getting some of the photos out of the way before the ceremony, but I am worried that I will regret not waiting until I was walking down the isle for my FI to see me. Has anyone else felt the same way? Did anyone do "first look" photos and regret it? Let me know waht you think.
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  • bmetz34bmetz34 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am in the same exact boat.  My photographer put it to me the same way.  I can totally see that point of view, but I've just had it in my head for so long that my FI will see me for the first time walking down the aisle to music, and I don't think I want to spoil that.  The alternative I saw recently was "around the corner" pictures.  It's a cute idea.  You meet at the corner of a building or whatever, and neither of you can see eachother, being on each side of the building, but you hold hands around the corner, and the photog can take some pics of that.  That way you have some pre-ceremony pics but you haven't actually seen eachother.  And you get to have a little contact and calm eachother beforehand too.  I might do this if FI is into it. 
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  • ~mRm~~mRm~
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    edited December 2011
    We stayed with tradition and our first look was walking down the aisle. We did photos following the ceremony. If your photog is organized and has a clear idea of the shots you want to obtain in your time allotment, you should be fine. Take the time to discuss this with your photog during your planning sessions, it will really make your photos a breeze.

    I can't say that anyone I've known to do the first look photos say they regretted it. Many people do them when they have their ceremony and reception in the same venue. It's also a good fit if your ceremony starts late in the afternoon or evening. If you weren't totally thrilled with the idea when your photog brought it up, I'd wouldn't do them. It may become a point of worriment as your day draws near, and you certainly don't want that. Best of luck and I'm sure you photos will be gorgeous regardless of when they are taken. Happy Planning!
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  • CassieeKCassieeK
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    edited December 2011
    We are definitely going to do the first look photos. On one of the boards not too long ago, there were a lot of posts about this if you are looking for more pros/cons. I can't remember which one, but I'm sure you could do a search on it.
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  • jwdeldottojwdeldotto member
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    edited December 2011
    same here....I have the same concerns...and I am torn btw doing first look vs not doing it.

    Still have a few good months to decide......
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    We decided a month before the wedding to do a first look even though we are both very traditional and we don't regret it at all.  The stress of the day just melted away and we could enjoy everything together.  My heart was still pounding when it was time to walk down the aisle even though we had been together for hours.  Plus I got wonderful pictures of my husband's face when he saw me--emotion he likely would not have shown in front of 100 people.









    Another thing you can do is to do your reveal in your ceremony space and walk down the aisle just like you would normally.  We sort of did that although my photographer ended up placing my husband further down because the light was better.  In my excitement, I didn't even notice.
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  • casims3casims3 member
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    edited December 2011
    @stephiehall - I love your first look photos!!! SO cute!!

    We have decided to do first look photos also. Our ceremony and reception are at the same venue, so we didn't want to worry about squeezing pictures in during the cocktail hour. We also thought it would be nice to have pictures out of the way so we can mingle with our friends and family during the cocktail hour.
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