So, you are moving right along with wedding planning and your photographer or planner asks:
Are you doing a first look with the couple?
Are you doing a first look with dad?
And then alarm bells go off and you think...this is one more decision I have to make...uughh!
Not to worry we are going to take you through the pros and cons of each!
1. Couple First Look
Pro - You get a moment to see each other privatly before the wedding
Con - You see each before the ceremony
Pro - You can get the majority of photos done prior to the ceremony - couple portraits, wedding party portraits, family portraits
Con - You will have family and lots of people around prior to the ceremony - if you want privacy probably not the way to go
Pro - It can be a truly intimate, emotional moment between the couple
Con - You do have to be ready a bit earlier
2. First Look with Dad or Mom
Pro - A super emotional moment between bride (usually) and her dad
Con - You will have to touch up your make up after all of the tears
Pro - It can help ease the pre-wedding jittersfor Dad
Con - It does add some extra time to the pre-wedding to-do list
Having any type of first look is purely a personal decision. There is no right or wrong decision. In some faiths the couple always sees each other prior to the ceremony. It's a discussion to have with your fiance and your family. Then let the magic happen either way you decide.
photos courtesy of: Chris Kruger Photography, Daniel Lautelaude Photography, Findling Light Photography and Sara Kauss Photography