Don't Look at Me!

Often, brides and grooms don't want to see each other before their ceremony. It's viewed as "unromantic" or "bad luck" or "untraditional" to do so.

Well... as it turns out, the tradition isn't so romantic at all! It comes from a few different ideas - including the ever romantic bride buying and not letting her see the groom was a way to ensure she wouldn't run away! In fact, the tradition of the veil comes from the groom not being able to see the bride first and try to trade her in. Not very romantic after all, hunh?

So please please PLEASE consider seeing each other before the ceremony. It's so important, for the photographs as well as for the couple.

Changing the Tradition
Often, clients want to keep the tradition but due to time constraints it becomes difficult to get enough "formals" between the ceremony and reception. Also, the groom is usually so nervous by the time of the ceremony that the whole bridal gown - first look thing makes for photos that look like a deer-in-headlights. Really, why would you want to waste that $3000 dress on a lost moment!? You could be wearing a burlap sack for all he'll care!

Our solution? The "First Look" Ceremony. Dave and the maid of honor take the groom out to private location, where the groom is blindfolded. Then Dave steals the groom's wallet. I mean, sorry - that's a different plan.

Then the bride comes out with me - the groom's blindfold is removed and the couple sees each other for the very first time.

It's private, special, and very memorable!

Most of our clients thank us for "talking them into" a First Look Ceremony. The moment is so special to our couples and we're so happy to be a part of that. Bonus: These are hands down the best pictures of the day! ...And you'll want that extra half-hour to decompress, un-nerve and steal a private moment for just the two of you before the crazy wedding-day fun begins!