Josh and I talked a lot about whether to do a "First Look" before our ceremony. Ever since I first heard of the idea I was on board. Josh? Not so much. His biggest reservation about doing a First Look was that it wouldn't feel as special. I assured him that uh, yeah it would. I actually think it will be *more* special because it will be just the two of us (and our photographers). Plus, we'll get to spend a few hours taking pictures and hanging out before we say our vows. Hopefully that will ease some of our nerves so I'm not a blubbering idiot as I walk down the aisle.
After a few serious talks and confirmation from his dad that it was a good idea, he hopped on board, too. Yay! I love when I get my way :)
Our photographers, the amazing Ted and Rachel Linczak of Linczak Photography, love when couples choose to do a "First Look" and they are just so darn good at photographing them. Take a look!
(All images courtesy of Linczak Photography)
Sigh...I can't wait. Logistically, it just makes sense for us to do a First Look and take pictures before the ceremony. There is only an hour between our ceremony and reception, and that hour is actually our Cocktail Hour (or as Josh likes to call it, "Happy Hour"). By doing the majority of our pictures before the ceremony we'll actually get to spend cocktail hour with our guests! I can't even begin to tell you how happy this makes me!
Are you doing a First Look on your wedding day? Why or why not? Did you have to convince your fiance...or maybe it was the other way around?
We are doing things the traditional way. I think I like the idea of seeing him for the first time at the church, and having our families there makes it more special in my eyes. Mr. Milk isn't a fan of the first look either so I think the decision was pretty easy for us. Can't wait to see your first look pics!!
ReplyDeleteWe're doing a first look, for the exact same reasons as you. I'm looking forward to it too!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of a first look. To me it's just more special for us to see each other alone first before everyone else. It would also give us time to spend with our bridal party and they can then go to the cocktail if they want.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to do a first look. Logistically it makes more sense to take some photos before the ceremony so our guests aren't just waiting for us for the reception to start.
ReplyDeleteWe're doing a first look too! Fun pictures of us and with our bridal party are important to me, and I didn't want our guests waiting around for us to take them between the ceremony and reception. I'm so excited for it!
ReplyDeleteA first look isnt very common over here in the UK, I will just see my groom at the alter. I like looking at others first looks though the concept is weird to me.
ReplyDeleteYayyy first looks! We are definitely having one...and I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWe are doing a first look...although Robbie had the same idea as Josh. Righta way he said no way do I want to see you before you walk down the aisle. After I made him realize that if he doesn't...he will probably pass out when he sees me walking toward him (due to his extreme nerves and emotions) he finally came around. I agree that it will probably be even better because you can just enjoy the moment with each other!
ReplyDeleteI actually did end up seeing my husband, then fiance, before the wedding and we did take pictures. And then we took a few more after the wedding and spent the rest of the cocktail hour in a private room with the rest of the bridal party. After a crazy afternoon and then the emotional high of getting married, I kind of appreciated the seclusion, but I could see how you would want to spend some time with the rest of your guests. I say join them during the cocktail hour if you can because, believe it or not, the reception will go by pretty fast and you may miss out on spending time with some of your guests. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are seeing each other before the ceremony and taking all photos beforehand for the exact same reason you are :) And it's funny that Josh wasn't on board at first. When I told Mr Fix It about my idea to do this he immediately thought it was a great idea...though his mother was a little disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it's working out for you...and btw, I know about the escort versus place cards...no one gets it when I discuss these with people!
yes! i'm definitely doing the first look - then you can enjoy the cocktail partay :)
ReplyDeleteWe're keeping it traditional and seeing each other for the first time as I walk down the aisle. This is "THE" wedding moment for me, and I don't want to lose it.
ReplyDeleteAs far as keeping guests waiting... I don't think I have ever been to a wedding where I didn't expect to wait for the bride and groom...