To Look or Not to Look? Having a First Look on Your Wedding Day

Wedding Day First Looks

As wedding photographers Minneapolis, one question a lot of my wedding couples struggle with: Should they do a First Look, or should they wait to see each other when they first walk down the aisle? While both ways can work well, there are a few distinct advantages to going with a First Look prior to your wedding ceremony.

How Does it Work?

The First Look begins with some quiet time for just the two of you ... alone. Your First Look, where you see each other alone before your formal portraits, is often extremely special for you both. It is amazing to see how much couples relax once they have held their First Look.

Another Benefit

Another benefit of First Looks is that your hair and makeup are still fresh and you are still comfortable in your wedding attire. Often times, wedding days and wedding wardrobes can be heavy and hot, so people look less and less fresh as the day progresses. Seeing each other in top form will happen if you choose to do your First Look right away.

After the First Look

After the First Look time has finished, we take some posed photos of the two of you. While we still refer to these photos as "posed", rest-assured that we use our expertise to create images of you that are relaxed, natural and intimate.

Formal Portraits

Once your portrait time is finished, you are able to regroup with bridal party and family members and complete as much of your posed, formal group portraits as possible prior to your wedding ceremony. Once your ceremony is complete, you are then able to spend as much time as possible mingling with your guests and not forced to break into posed photos afterward while wishing you could be somewhere else.

To Look or Not to Look?

All-in-all, including a First Look into your wedding day is an amazing experience, and one I highly recommend! Contact me soon if you'd like to find out more about how we could work together for your big day!