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All About First Looks:  the pros and the cons

1/11/2020

 

What is a first look?

Gone are the superstitions that couples cannot see each other before the ceremony - there's more to the success of a marriage than that!  However, everyone has their own visions for special moments on the wedding day, which is totally okay and the day should express the two of you.  
A "first look" is is when the couple sees each other on their wedding day, before the wedding.  It can be special, private (or not) and creative!  We've had couples read letters back-to-back, and even behind a tree before seeing each other.  It is a decision to talk through together.  
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Pros to a first look

Cons to a first look

  • Emotional - just between the two of you; relieves nerves
  • More opportunity for the photographer to get "THE" shot
  • More photos with the two of you together, instead of separate
  • Can have one photographer (vs. two in separate places)
  • About the only time the two of you will spend together, alone (okay - with the photographer too)
  • Can get to socializing with the guests post-ceremony during the reception
  • No grand surprise at the aisle
  • No tradition - in an age where tradition is going to the wayside, the surprise is one way to hold on to tradition
  • Ruined makeup from tears of joy and happiness (plan some time for touch-ups)
  • The lighting for photography isn't always ideal before a wedding.  The best lighting is about 2-hours prior to sunset, which is usually when we try to schedule ceremonies.  
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To do, or not

Though most of our clients opt to do a first look (it makes the logistics), we work with many clients who keep the surprise at the altar.   ​
Consider various aspect of your wedding to help you make that decision:  time of year, time allotted for photos, logistics getting to/from the ceremony site, and what is important to the two of you.  
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Small Colorado Microwedding Package  |  Garden of the Gods, Colorado in August 2019

8/17/2019

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Their story: John is a project manager for a construction company in Jacksonville, and Shelby is an engineer. "We met at our previous jobs. We want a small destination wedding because our families are spread out across the country.  We figured people will have to travel to come to the wedding no matter what, so we might as well have it somewhere amazing. We wanted something intimate where we can enjoy spending time with the people that can come to celebrate with us."

Wedding details:  Before Shelby and John chose a site and destinations, they identified their priorities as an outdoor ceremony with some kind of uniqueness, and lodging were groups can stay together and have a central place to congregate.  They ended up with an outdoor ceremony at Garden of the Gods in Manitou Springs and stayed at a nearby vacation home with killer views!  Best of all.... can you believe that patio?  Perfect for an outdoor chef!  One thing to notice about their wedding flow:  after their first look, they scheduled 1/2 hour to hang-out at the house and serve pre-ceremony appetizers and drinks - what a great way to make your guests feel welcome and set the stage for fun!  
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Planner/Package:  Wendee Vezzetti  |  Photos:  Andrea Flanagan
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Janine + Brendon  |  Intimate Colorado Wedding Package at Sapphire Point Overlook

7/5/2019

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Their story: “Our daughters were all in gymnastics and two of them were in the same gymnastics class together. That is where we met and instantly fell in love. I was house hunting and an offer I made on a house was accepted. I eventually told him about it and he knew exactly where the house was, because he owned a house right up the street (which I had no idea). So we became neighbors and best friends. Everything has always been fate between us. Things happen and work out in ways people would never expect."

Wedding details:  Working with Janine + Brendan was so easy - they wanted to keep it simple and involve their children.  So, part of the wedding was to include a family unity sand ceremony, and of course they had to have their special entrance & song.  Her sage, pale pink, peach and blue florals were perfect for an early July celebration.  The couple and their immediate family stayed at a vacation home in Keystone, Colorado which came complete with a teepee and fire pit in the backyard.  After their ceremony, they celebrated with a taco bar back at the vacation house. ​
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Photographer:  Andrea Flanagan  |  Wedding Package:  Custom Weddings of Colorado
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