The First Look
June 21st, 2010 by Allison Silber
The first look was one of my favorite parts of Ryan and Liz’s wedding. Of course none of the bridesmaids were at the scene, but instead, we were all crammed together on the end of the balcony trying to get as close of a look as possible. Even from that distance the moment was amazing, you really could just feel it. The body language really spoke for itself.
I love this little sequence below because it takes no words to describe. The love and excitement is so present between the two of them that it is rather hard to try to put words to this incredibly romantic moment.
The First Look:
How do you feel about first looks? Are you going to do one??
I wasn’t really that into them before, but after seeing this and thinking about it more, I really do think I am going to do one. The reasons I have been able to muster up would be first and foremost, the photography opportunity! It is really hard to get these kinds of shots while walking down the aisle, and could you imagine if they didn’t have these gorgeous shots? Oh and a side note would be that you could get some of the photography shot list done before the wedding. Second reason would be the intimate moment of the whole thing. I would like the moment between him and I to be special, intimate and alone. Plus you can say a few words to each other possibly lighten the jitters a bit?? Plus I think the walking down the isle moment is in such a different element, that he will look just as he would’ve if he didn’t see you in the first place.The last reason for me personally is that my eye sight is really bad, so chances are, I won’t even be able to see him half the time I am walking down the isle!
So what are your pro’s and con’s on the first look? Are you adding it to your wedding, or are you sticking to tradition??
Photo Credit: Jason + Anna Photography
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June 21, 2010 at 6:44 am, staciesmadness said:
love it!
June 21, 2010 at 7:09 am, Cindy said:
How touching!!
I am torn. I am really into the whole, church doors open and he sees me for the first time walking down the aisle. But the first look before the ceremony is also nice because you can take pictures beforehand. My fiance and I have to discuss it more to decide which is best for us.
June 21, 2010 at 8:02 am, Liz said:
As a photographer I really want to have the First Look for myself and FH. But the moment I mentioned it to both him and my mom, they both freaked out and vetoed. I momentarily forgot just how superstitious he is! He wants to keep that traditional “no peeking.” I can’t help but be a little disappointed. I’m so for the First Look!
June 21, 2010 at 9:14 am, Allison O'Grady said:
Ya I can definitely understand the side of not wanting to. THere is definitely something about walking out and his reaction and all that.
It is really a personal preference kind of thing….I know that it definitely took Ryan (above) some convincing :)
June 21, 2010 at 10:07 am, Alicia said:
These pictures gave me chills and made me want to cry! They are beautiful. We are 100% doing a First Look due to all the reasons you mentioned and so we can have pictures just like those. I think sometimes people get wrapped up in the whole show that a wedding is and forget it is really about the two of you. To me, the moment is so much more special when everyone isn’t watching us!
June 21, 2010 at 1:14 pm, Steph said:
I am torn myself but I know Robin isn’t really keen to meet before the ceremony. He is not superstitious and we are not having a religious ceremony but he still feels like it is special to have me walk down the aisle first.
Yet again, the opportunities of a ‘first look’ are exactly how you describe them Allison – it is just YOU and HIM (and the photographers, ok!)
The way Liz and Ryan are doing it here is even better. It’s not a big, wide, open place. It is enclosed, away from peeking eyes (almost it seems haha), and you have the power to be really alone. The photographer can stand back and give you the space.
And you get more time to hang out with your guests afterwards, which is awesome.
So I am torn myself but I feel like the walk down the aisle will not be as scary either.