Having A 'First Look' at a Destination Wedding
Having A 'First Look' at a Destination Wedding
A first look means seeing your partner right before the ceremony. With destination weddings, this is becoming more and more popular mostly due to the amazing locale. Having a first look allows couples to have a private moment where they can take in all the excitement of the big day and focus on their love. This is the perfect time for a photography to capture this secluded moment.
When you’re having a destination wedding, it can be difficult to have some alone time as a couple. Your group of friends and family have traveled there to see and spend time with you. Sometimes, a private first look in a remote location is a great way to spend some quality time with your loved one before the grand ceremony. Whether it’s an exotic jungle in Costa Rica or a beach gazebo in St. Lucia, you can schedule time to share this private moment together.
Having a first look is an important decision. This one question will determine what your timeline will look like for the overall day.
At our stunning destination wedding locations, you will have a plethora of backdrops perfect for that first look moment you will cherish forever. Whether you want the grand reveal to take place in front of the oceans or you want to be surrounded by tropical palm trees, we can help bring your vision to life.
WHY A FIRST LOOK?
First Look is a staged moment between the two of you (just bride and groom) and usually the photographer and/or videographer. This moment is done typically right before the ceremony and is built for your fiance to see you for the first time in your wedding dress / couple dressed in perfection.
This is an option, instead of the traditional first look down the aisle.
When you grew up you probably thought about seeing your soon-to-be spouse down the aisle. Every movie that has a wedding scene in it mostly like depicts the bride walking down the aisle. It’s what we grew up thinking was the norm. Well I’m here to tell you that you have a second option...The “First Look”
Why Consider A First Look?The day goes by so fast as it is. The first look allows us to stretch out the day a little bit and take some time to focus on just the two of you, in an intimate setting.
Logistics on the wedding day can sometimes be stressful. And including a first look will allow to take pictures earlier in the day and not squeeze them in after the wedding.
You can get a bulk of your portraits done before the ceremony even starts. This includes Bride/Groom, Wedding Party, and Family Photos.
This also allows you to spend time in cocktail hour with your guests (if this is important to you). Most of the time, our couples who do a first look can head right to cocktail hour or you can build in more bride/groom and wedding party photos, maybe some bar photos or stop at a park.
I always say the wedding day goes by so fast. It’s nice to have at least one part of the day where you’re not being rushed off to the next activity. Most couples opt to do it alone where they can have some one-on-one time.
Note: If you have an early ceremony (1:00pm or before), a first look can sometimes be harder since you do not have as much time to get ready.
When it all boils down, you can see each other for the first time any way you want. Just make sure you include your wedding photographer in the loop so they can plan accordingly.
