Please know that we would never want any of our couples to feel pressured to go with this option. However, we do want to make sure that we share all of the Wedding First Look Benefits, because there is a reason 90% of our couples choose this and LOVE it!
Please know that we would never want any of our couples to feel pressured to go with this option. However, we do want to make sure that we share all of the Wedding First Look Benefits, because there is a reason 90% of our couples choose this and LOVE it!
Wait, what is a “First Look”?!
First looks are a modern twist on tradition. Instead of seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony, couples get an intimate, private moment beforehand. Experiencing these Wedding First Look Benefits means you can share a genuine reaction, hug, kiss, and enjoy being together without the eyes of all your guests on you.
First looks usually consist of one person standing facing away from everyone, at a quiet & private location. The other person walks up behind them, and can either say something, or touch their shoulder to prompt them to turn around. Then they get to see the love of their life on their wedding day for the first time, and all the nervous butterflies and anxiety go away! They are free to hug and kiss each other, tell each other how incredible they look, show off their dress or suit, and just be with each other without the pressure of all of their friends and family seeing it. Just me, capturing it all for you to love for decades to come!
Why It’s 1000% Worth It:
More Portraits!!!
You’re investing a lot into your wedding photography. With a first look, you’ll receive 40% MORE portraits of the two of you… and those are the images you will decorate your first home with! With a first look, you make the most out of this large investment and get the most for your money.
Enjoy the Surprise Freely!
You actually get to have intimate time on your wedding day with your man. Most couples don’t realize that when you come down the aisle and totally SHOCK him with your gorgeous-ness… he can’t even tell you how amazing you look. He can’t touch you, embrace you or even SPEAK to you.
You have to wait until 30 minutes later when the ceremony is over for him to react and tell you how amazing you look. And after 30 minutes of the ceremony, the reaction isn’t the same as the initial first glance.
Extend Your Day By 3 Hours
Normally the wedding day would start when you come down the aisle, then the ceremony would end, you would rush through portraits so that you’re not late for the introductions and then it’s reception time. With a first look, your wedding day is extended by almost 3 hours!
Instead of being rushed for your bridal party portraits… you actually get to enjoy them and have fun hanging out with your BEST friends on your wedding day. The WHOLE first half of my client’s wedding albums are filled with images just from this time together before the ceremony.
It’s Your Only “Alone Time”
First Looks allow you to be TOGETHER and alone on your wedding day. Experiencing these Wedding First Look Benefits means you can have intimate time with your partner, enjoy romantic portraits without distractions, and truly soak in the magic of your day. Normally, portraits after the family formals can feel rushed, but with a first look, you’re ready to love on each other and capture those super sweet, authentic moments.
Diminishes Nerves
You get rid of your nerves! I’d say, literally 1/2 of my couples who have decided to do a first look, the grooms were not fans of it at first. However, because they have never experienced their wedding day before, they didn’t know how nerve racking it can be. I have testimonials from so many grooms who initially weren’t a fan of the first look… but afterwards admitted to being SO much more relaxed and ready for the ceremony!
By understanding these Wedding First Look Benefits, couples can make the most of their wedding day while capturing authentic, romantic, and stress-free moments.
First Look Expectations
If you have never seen your partner cry or get emotional, you can’t expect them to be overly emotional on your wedding day. Some people just embrace each other and never cry…. and that’s OK. Some people show very little emotion when their partner is coming down the aisle and that’s ok too. Just enjoy this amazing day, and try not to put any expectations on each other. If you take this advice to heart, I could potentially be saving you a lot of disappointment on your day.
One thing I have noticed after shooting so many weddings is that the stress and nerves that come with a wedding day can sometimes make it hard for some people to truly express their emotions. It’s just a lot to take in all at once. This is a great reason to share a first look!
My encouragement to you is to enjoy this time together, no matter what their reaction is like!
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