Elizabeth Ryan Photography - Consider A First Look

There's often a debate over whether or not a couple should see each other before their wedding, so we reached out to one of our wedding photographers, Liz from Elizabeth Ryan Photography.  We wanted to get the opinion of a wedding photographer to find out what they experience with couples on the matter and this is what she had to say...

"Seeing your husband or your wife for the first time on the day of your wedding is something you dream of. You play the situation over and over in your head and most of the time, the scene is set in front of a room full of your guests. Until recently. A new trend has provided an alternative to the long lasting tradition of not seeing each other until the bride walks down the aisle. The First Look."

 "The First Look usually takes place in a seculded setting with only your photographers present. The scene is set for this special moment. The bride usually sneaks up on the groom and the photographers are there to capture the moment. That look, the reaction you have dreamed of."

 

"As a traditional person, I was a little nervous the first time we photographed a first look. However, it has quickly become one of my favorite parts of a wedding day."

 "Every couple that has done a first look with us has told us it was the best decision they have made about their wedding day. It provides an incredibly intimate moment to take in the real reason of your day. To be together as a couple, and take it all in."

"Many couples choose to do a first look because it allows more time for pictures and creates the opportunity to attend the cocktail hour with their guests. The stress relief of not feeling like you are supposed to be somewhere else when taking pictures on your day always makes for a more relaxed couple and oftem makes for better photos."

"The first look is definitely something to consider for your day! "