To Look or Not to Look??

The newer and trending "First Look" is growing in popularity in the wedding world. Many are loving the idea and others are wanting to wait for the aisle. What do you think??

What's a First Look? A First Look is when a couple sees each other before their ceremony. It is a private moment between the bride and groom that they get to share with each other away from all of their guests and hustle and bustle of their big day. Although it is loved by many, the first look is not for everyone. Let's chat about the pros and cons to see if it may be for you!

Pros:

1. You will get to see each other and spend time together before the ceremony. All of the fears, worries and jitters about your wedding day will disappear by the time you actually say "I do". You may feel calmer and more relaxed as well.

2. You will have more time for pictures taken the way you want them to be taken. You'll be able to get all of those pics done at different locations around your venue that you've been wanting as well as those of family and bridal parties as well without feeling rushed during cocktail hour.

3. You'll be able to mingle with your guests DURING cocktail hour.

4. If you're a crier you'll be able to freshen up before your ceremony starts.

5. You get privacy! No one trying to take those cellphone shots or stares from guests, no cheering or clapping, simply just the two of you enjoying the moment.

Cons:

1. If getting ready takes longer than expected, it will cut into your picture time before the ceremony. You will also have less time together during your first look.

2. Your family and friends won't be able to be a part of that moment where you see each other for the first time.

3. If having an outdoor wedding or photo session, you're attire may not look as fresh during your ceremony as it would if you had waited until just before walking down the aisle to get dressed.

4. Will it bother you to have your photos done as a married couple before you are actually married?

5. If you feel pressed to do a first look but it wasn't originally what you wanted, then DON'T do it! This is YOUR day! You have waited so long for it to come, do it the way you and your partner envisioned it.

Personally, I did not have a first look done at my wedding. That was just my hubby and I's personal preference. I wanted to see his face seeing me for the first time walking down the aisle. HOWEVER, I really love the idea of a first look and even have planned a wedding where a first look was done and it was absolutely beautiful. I would never try to deter someone away from what they envision in their wedding day. Not personally or professionally as a planner. I want you to do what YOU want and I will be there to celebrate beside you. The choice is yours. To look, or not to look?