It’s your big day; it’s finally here. It is just so exciting…and maybe a little overwhelming. Good overwhelming, but you might find yourself a little stressed.
You are going to spend so much time talking to so many people today, it’ll be like you have kids: you won’t get much time with your new spouse.
This is why some brides choose to do a first look. You can get to see your special person and get to have a moment (almost completely) alone before everything else starts.
The History of Wedding Tradition
There are many different superstitions that come along with weddings, but one seeming to be held the most high is: “It is bad luck to see the bride before the wedding.”
We don’t want bad luck right? So why would we consider doing a first look?
Well, if we do some research, this superstition originated from old school arranged marriages. Often the couple did not meet in person until they were at their wedding and this was to keep the groom from trying to back out of a marriage if he didn’t like what he saw.
Interesting, right?
So if that information has you considering a first look, keep reading on for more benefits of a first look.
Smooth Wedding Timeline
Often brides who choose to not do a first look will have their bride and groom portraits taken after the ceremony and before the reception. This leads to a break in the timeline where guests must have something to do or some form of entertainment to keep them busy. Your guests will be eagerly waiting for greet the newlywed couple, so don’t keep them waiting too long!
If bride and groom portraits are taken before the ceremony and after the getting ready, then you don’t have to worry about guests waiting for you. This will also lead to greater freedom in your schedule to ensure that you get your money’s worth out of a session. If you are stressed about the timeline, it will show in your pictures. If the photographer is crunched for time, you may not be able to get all of the poses or specific shots that you wanted. Planning an allowed block of time for your wedding portraits will ensure that your session is as stress-free as possible.
It’s Okay to Cry
The time of the day that you will look your best is right after you finish getting ready. You will probably not have had a lot of time for your fake eyelashes to become unglued. Family members haven’t squished you in love-filled hugs, so your hair is untouched. You won’t have to worry about crying during your ceremony and messing up your makeup if most of your portraits have already been taken!
Either Way, It’ Gonna be Great!
Whether you are interested in a first look or want to stick to tradition, it is truly up to you. Once you decide, just let your photographer know so you can sit down and plan a perfect timeline for your perfect day!