As much as I appreciate tradition & respect my couples' decisions when they opt not to see each other before their ceremony, there is something about "first looks" that captivate me.
Many couples prefer to capture the moment they first see each other prior to the ceremony on camera because it's so intimate & the photos are guaranteed to be amazing. It also takes the edge off when the bride walks down the aisle. It's still extremely special even thought it's technically the second look but the guests do not have to know this. When couples opt in favor of shooting the first look, it allows for more time to take many, many photos together ~ rather than squeezing in all of the shots before the reception begins.
A new trend perfect for couples who prefer not to see each other before the ceremony is to take pictures together while NOT looking at each other. We had 2 couples in November do this. One couple, at Vibiana, sat on either side of a confessional & held hands without sneaking a peak of each other. The other couple had help with their wedding party. They strategically passed each other by on the street while being captured in the same image. Both the "first looks" & the "un-first looks" take a lot of coordination (that's what your coordinators & photographers are there for) but they are tons of fun! Whether a couple decides to go through with a first look or not, is completely dependent on their personalities & wishes. There is not a right or wrong decision.
Below are some of our favorites ~ okay all of the ones we have witnessed can easily be named our favorite ~ but here are some of the images that were easy to retrieve!
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| OMG the emotion! |
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| The bridesmaids were nearby loving the view! |
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