I spotted the adorable photo above (taken by Gina Leigh) over on Cup of Jo and had to share it here. This couple managed to take a few portraits "together" before the ceremony without actually seeing each other. How sweet is that, right?
How many of you are taking photos before the ceremony? And how many of you are holding off until cocktail hour because you want to save that first look for your walk down the aisle?
From: Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers | 8/23/11 at 12:43 pm
ah! this picture is actually me and my husband. it was such a special moment in our big day. just in case you'd like to read my wedding recap of this amazing moment, here ya go: http://www.pbfingers.com/2010/12/09/wedding-recap-behind-the-door/
From: Linda | 8/23/11 at 1:00 pm
lovely! this is much more my cup of tea. I don't know why people have gotten away from waiting to see each other for the first time until the walk down the aisle.
From: Ashley M | 8/23/11 at 1:39 pm
My FI and I are doing a first look where we'll actually see each other and take photos. For 2 big reasons. Because FI is more personal and more romantic when it's just him and I and I want us to get that raw emotion together captured by the photog and it'll save lots of time so we'll get to enjoy our cocktail hour a bit. The 'old tradition' of not seeing each other before the wedding actually comes from arranged marriages. After 7 1/2 years and it being our choice to marry each other I'm 100% sure that we're not going to have 'bad luck' if we see each other beforehand.
From: erin * sparkle & hay | 8/23/11 at 3:24 pm
this is absolutely precious. a great alternative that still captures the anticipation & feeling of the "first look"
From: Koren Harvey Civil Celebrant | 8/24/11 at 8:10 am
Oh, this is beautiful! As a celebrant, I have the best view of all at a ceremony - standing next to the groom, watching him get emotional before she arrives, then seeing the joy and love spread over both the bride and groom's faces once they lock eyes on one another.
From: Aurora | 8/24/11 at 1:22 pm
So sweet. My fiance and I have the luxury of waiting to see each other, because it's a Catholic wedding with the ceremony in the afternoon, followed by a "gap," then an evening reception. I felt bad about it at first, but it's fairly standard in some parts, and I love that we'll have some time to ourselves between the two to take photos and enjoy our newly married status! And I do kind of love the tradition, even if it is antiquated.