Brides, Are you doing a first look?
First looks can be a huge time-saver on a wedding day while also allowing for more intimate moments and better photos. Here’s how they help maximize your timeline:
1. Get Most Photos Done Before the Ceremony
By doing a first look, you can take couple portraits, wedding party photos, and even some family photos before the ceremony. This reduces the number of photos needed afterward, meaning you and your guests won’t have to wait as long before heading to the reception.
2. Shorten the Gap Between Ceremony & Reception
Without a first look, you’ll need to take most (if not all) of your formal portraits after the ceremony, which can delay the reception. A first look allows you to get most photos done beforehand, so you can enjoy cocktail hour or start the reception sooner.
3. Avoid Losing Light for Photos
If you’re having a late fall or winter wedding, the sun may set shortly after your ceremony. A first look ensures you get natural light photos rather than rushing through portraits in the dark or needing extra artificial lighting.
4. More Relaxed, Less Rushed Timeline
A first look helps ease nerves and allows for a smoother, more relaxed schedule. Instead of cramming all your important photos into the short time between the ceremony and reception, you can spread them out, making everything feel less hectic.
5. More Time for Candid & Fun Moments
Since you won’t be rushing through portraits, you’ll have time for creative, relaxed shots. This also frees up more time later for candids of you enjoying the reception with your guests.
6. Enjoy Your Cocktail Hour
With a first look, you can actually join cocktail hour rather than spending that time taking photos. This means more time to mingle, enjoy food and drinks, and soak in the celebration.
Travis (groom) and Lexie (bride) getting ready for their first look before the ceremony in Aliceville, Alabama. Click the link below to see more of Travis and Lexie’s Wedding photos.
