First look, yes or no?

Hi Samantha, I say go for it. For us, we decided to wait until I walk down the aisle for my FH to see me.

Thank you!

I like the tradition of not seeing the bride before the ceremony but we have decided to do first look only because it works better with cost of catering/bartending/photographer etc so there will be a better flow to our wedding. We will be doing our pictures first and then the ceremony after. I think the ceremony will be just as special.

I would like the first look because it will be more private and also work better with out timeline which is starting late, but FH is feeling traditional and doesn't want to see the dress or anything about it until the ceremony. Since he doesn't ever say he wants anything other than for me to be happy I will go with him on this one! I am sure our wedding will be perfect no matter what! I think it can work and be beautiful either way, your wedding is all about what you and your FH want and how you feel about each other. Whatever you decide will be perfect!

Oh my gosh that sounds so amazing! So happy for you two!

We didn't do a first look and I honestly don't know when we would have had time! It's totally up to you two though! I've heard some people say that it was great because then they didn't cry down the aisle. (I def ugly cried all the way down the aisle but I'm super emotional so I don't know that a first look would have fixed that haha) If you do it, just make sure to build enough time into your timeline!

Another option is something like this. I wish we had done it!

Yes to all these reasons! I think it will just be so special to have the moment private.

I really want to wait until im walking down the aisle for him to see me. but i really like that blindfolded kiss photo. so cute!

He wants to wait! I'm all about patience haha. We have been busy special needs parents for so long that in the 14 yrs we've been together we've only been out on a date once in the past 9 years. Being the Bride I've been dreaming to be for such a long time and walking down the isle to meet him will be beautiful in itself and the plus is all my children and grandchildren will be there.

We are doing one for a few reasons:1. lighting with getting married in February we loose light early so in order to be able to get the outside photos we want we either have to do a first look or run from the end of ceremony straight outside and that would be way too stressful.2. nerves. both me and fh are introverts so we think that standing in front of everyone will be very nerve wracking so we hope that doing the first look will help us to relax and be able to enjoy the experience more3. have you seen first look photos? they are adorable and so sweet.4. and finally. with doing the first look we can then get our family photos done right after ceremony and then be able to mingle and visit with our guests and maybe even get to taste the amazing appetizers we are paying for.
First looks are not for everyone but it is the best choice for us

Hey Samantha! I think that first looks can look absolutely lovely It really depends on what you're hoping for... You might want to go like Natasha and have the first look to be with family and friends or something more intimate. If the superstition bothers you a bit, you could also go for something like this

How do you like the idea? How was your friend's first look? Did you see the whole thing!?

I would totally do it, but FH is insistent on waiting until I'm walking down the aisle. So I let him have that one. But if didn't have an opinion I would absolutely do it, it's such a sweet intimate moment, and I'm not a fan of experiencing things for the first time in front of a bunch of people (I hate the expectations on how I'm suppose to react, and I never react how people want/expect, so they get annoyed/judgy about it)

Does your FH have a strong opinion on when he wants to see you?

I will not be doing this .. he wont see me till I am walking down ... I want the ultimate reaction in front of all our family and friends ...

My fh wont be seeing me until I walk down the aisle. But it is totally your decision, it might be more special for you two, to see each other for the first time when it is just the two of you rather then all your guests there! Everyone will have their own opinions on this topic but its all about what you want!

If you want it, go for it! Luck is what you make it- if you read up on the origin of the supersition... it isn't very romantic! So don't feel like you are spoiling a lovely old tradition- that said, capturing a groom's face when he sees his bride coming down the aisle can produce beautiful, emotional pictures too! I think either way, you won't regret it What does your Fiance think?

My FH and I are skipping the first look, but only beacuse I really want the buildup of the hours leading up to the ceremony. Neither of us will know how the other is dressed, so it will be fun!

I'm on the fence about it, I saw an idea in the last discussion on this that had a blindfold on the groom!