First Look or Not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision to see each other before the ceremony is always a big debate. Until approximately fifteen years ago, the first look between a couple was during the walk down the aisle. The more popular tradition is to plan an afternoon \u201cfirst look\u201d where the couple has a private moment with just the two of them (along with their photography\/videography team and wedding planner). There are many practical reasons for scheduling a \u201cfirst look,\u201d and we have listed them below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LESS STRESS \u2013 Often, there is high anxiety and stress before the couple sees each other on the wedding day. This isn\u2019t always due to the actual marriage; the people around them contribute to stress and the planning leading up to the wedding. If you plan a first look in the early afternoon, the stress will decrease when you see your fianc\u00e9. The person you have decided to spend the rest of your life with calms you more than anyone (or at least we hope so), and you may enjoy the afternoon. It is often an emotional and intimate moment that is best to have in privacy. We have worked with a handful of couples who waited until the ceremony to see each other; each has told us they were so nervous before walking down the aisle they completely blacked out due to nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MORE PHOTOS \u2013 Scheduling the first look earlier in the afternoon saves more time for photos. If you have a large wedding party and a long list of photos to check off the list, we highly recommend having a first look to eliminate a stressful photo session. This will allow you to take photos around the city or in the cute area around your venue for those candid shots before you have wedding party\/family photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BE A GUEST \u2013 If your photos are taken before the ceremony, you can be a guest at your wedding. You have spent so much time planning and saving for this day, so why not enjoy it? Wouldn\u2019t it be great when your guests compliment you on how great the hors d\u2019oeuvres were, and you agree and say, \u201cthank you, they were tasty, weren\u2019t they!?\u201d Your guests would like to spend the evening with you and will be happy to see you having a great time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, there is also TRADITION \u2013 Ultimately, it is your special day. If you had traditionally visualized yourself seeing your future spouse for the first time that day as you walk down the aisle, we might suggest an earlier ceremony time. This will allow great light for the wedding party and family photos during cocktail hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jessica Jordan Events will assist you with making the right decision for your wedding day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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