The short answer YES! We are firm believers in the idea of the first look!
Our top 3 Reasons to do a First Look:
More Alone Time
The idea of alone time on your wedding day is our biggest reason for loving a first look. There are so many distractions and people pulling you in various directions that you can easily lose sight of the true meaning of the day, you and your fiancé. The first look allows an intimate moment between just the two of you. And don’t worry, there will still be tears during your walk down the aisle.
2. More Photos
Do you love when a couple has multiple photo spots from their wedding? If so, then a first look is the best option for you. You can spend an hour or more wandering your wedding venue gathering pictures in all their beautiful settings. Or, even better, leave property and head to an epic location!
3. More Time w/ Family & Friends
If you're like us, you enjoy a cold beverage even so often! The first look allows you to actually grab a drink at cocktail hour with your guests. It’s really about being with the people you love, so getting as much time with them as possible is always the plan.
On a personal note, when I got married three years ago my husband and I did a first look and I have no regrets. It was the only time throughout the entire wedding day that we had an hour to ourselves without interruption. So we say yes yes yes to a first look!
Wedding Planner - Level Events
Photography - Lin & Jirsa | Mood Photo & Video
Venue - The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel | Terranea Resort | Hotel Maya
Floral - The Bloom of Time | Flower Duet | Flower Allie