So you’re deciding whether to see your partner for the first time on your wedding day before the ceremony or during, when you walk down the aisle. Traditionally, the bride walks down the aisle to their future spouse and sees them for the first time that way. In recent years, having a first look before the wedding has gained popularity. The idea is that you first see your future spouse prior to your ceremony! It’s usually just you two in an intimate location, away from the crowds. This gives you a private moment shared together before your ‘actual wedding’ even begins. Do we recommend doing a first look or an aisle reveal? It totally depends on YOU and how YOU want to feel on your wedding day. Here is a glimpse at what both options can look like.
FIRST LOOK
We had a “first look” on our wedding day. As a couple, we wanted to see each other before the ceremony started so that we can have that special and private moment of just us. Nobody else was there except us and our photographers who were quietly capturing the moments. We also realized that by doing a first look, we were able to have more time together throughout the day.
As photographers, we love first looks because that gives us (and ultimately, you) the chance to have more time for portraits of just you two. Potentially, it also leaves you time to do your family and wedding party photos before the ceremony starts. The biggest advantage of getting photos early is that it gives you more time with your guests!
WALKING DOWN THE AISLE
Seeing your future spouse for the first time walking down the aisle is truly special too. There is a reason why so many couples still opt for this. There is a certain magic with that grand reveal, being surrounded with all your family and friends. You get to share that special moment with everyone you love and care about. Some thing to consider is that there really is so much going on. There will be guests, photographers, possibly videographers, and everyone’s attention is on you. For us, it would have been hard to see and just focus on each other because of everything surrounding us. 
At the end of the day, how you choose to see each other is totally up to you. Ask yourself, how do you want to feel on your wedding day? Maybe imagine those feelings and see which of these moments would best fit you and your future spouse’s needs. 