First Look Pros & Cons: Should You See Each Other Before the Ceremony?

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First Look Pros & Cons: Should You See Each Other Before the Ceremony? I list the perks of doing the first look and the outcome of not doing one, as well as the few cons of seeing each other before the wedding.
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@avabrenner3327 2 жыл бұрын

Solutions if you don’t want a first look: 1. (If you want more alone time or to talk with your spouse before the ceremony) just do a good old phone call and just talk :) 2. (If you want more time for pictures) you could do the bridal party (and bride) and groomsmen (and groom) separately before the wedding and after just do the pictures of all of you together.

@MS-kn4tt 3 жыл бұрын

This is something I wasn't sure about and you totally convinced me to do a first look. I think the reasons you listed are very convincing and I know I'm going to be nervous the day-of.

@cavinelizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JaredRibic 3 жыл бұрын

This video really needs more 'thumbs up' such great info. You explain the pros and cons of a first look so much better than I've ever heard before.

@cavinelizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jared, I really appreciate that :)

@kittnipb3727 4 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t seen your new hairstyle yet! Love it and the intro!

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

@Mjennings16 4 жыл бұрын

I’m loving your new intro!! My husband to be is adamant he doesn’t want a first look but I really think it would be beneficial, he keeps saying he wants the time away from everyone during cocktail hour haha! I have until September to change his mind 😏😏

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! I was wondering when people would notice :) Haha! Yes, just talk through all of the pros and cons with him.

@jesserivchin8163 2 жыл бұрын

Fire thank you!

@haandrew3319 4 жыл бұрын

My fiance and I are actually planning a pre-wedding portrait session way ahead of time. We wanted to do this so that on the day of our wedding, there wouldn't be as much pressure to look "perfect", we just want to spend that time with our friends and family members. On top of that, that portrait session will serve as my hair and makeup trial. AND we will already have those photos by the date of our wedding so we can post those as soon as the ceremony wraps up! I know this is unconventional but it works best for us!

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome!

@dvmjess 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@nah6730 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a wedding photographer for 3 years and this is an absolutely AMAZING idea.

@myrthe1203 4 жыл бұрын

I like your new intro!

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@JustUsSystemInc 6 ай бұрын

You convinced me to do it

@cavinelizabeth 6 ай бұрын

it'll be great!

@PianolifeYiwei 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and love it!! Could you talk about rain weather some time?

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

Sure, that's a great idea!

@IncomeAffectmarketing 3 жыл бұрын

You have sold me in the first look!! Wedding spring 2022 , I NEVER knew the reason behind the “ traditional” not seeing each other..... and I like the idea of seeing my soon to be Husband Fresh and REFRESHED 😊!!

@cavinelizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

Love!! Isn't the traditional reason so awful!? The first look now is really sweet and that private moment is something to be cherished :)

@kaseymehaffey76 3 жыл бұрын

I think she has convinced me too. I was completely against it and my fiance really wants to do one. We are getting married Spring 2022 as well! Congratulations to you!

@IncomeAffectmarketing 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaseymehaffey76 the wedding is off 🙏 turns out he is a narcissistic jealous controlling cheating “ect ect”..... glad I dodged that bullet. Once he put the ring on his truest colors showed. But hey congrats to you and your fiancé!! Keep God first and everything else will come in alignment 💕!!

@kaseymehaffey76 3 жыл бұрын

@@IncomeAffectmarketing oh I’m so sorry! I’m glad you were able to find those things out about him before you tied the knot. Thank you and best of luck to you! ❤️

@justchillin239 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information. I was really divided on this. I'm going to have my fiance watch this so we can make an informed decision.

@cavinelizabeth Жыл бұрын

yay!

@vilwarin5635 3 жыл бұрын

We thought about doind the first look, but the place we are getting married doesn´t allow to dress there (comfortably) so we would have to wake up really early (is a morning wedding) and some of the guests would arrive early too! So we are planning to do a post-wedding session either!

@cavinelizabeth 3 жыл бұрын

fun!!

@animekittycat95 2 жыл бұрын

How about a first touch. Like holding hands around the corner. I’m not sure if I can convince him. But it would help to calm our nerves. Picture holding hands at a corner so we still can see each other. But holding hands say a little prayer. You get to see their voice. Still very exciting and a cute photo opportunity!

@alyssarh 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video, very comprehensive! I'm pretty sure I don't want a first look with my partner because I'd want the big moment walking down the aisle, but I DO want a first look with my dad. Would the timeline of a first look be roughly the same for doing one with my dad?

@cavinelizabeth 2 жыл бұрын

You would choose a "no first look" timeline but add in an extra 10-15 minutes for a first look with dad at some point before you get ready to leave for the ceremony.

@ashleymarie7778 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video thank you!! We’ve gone back and forth on this for Months now & still cannot decide! Have you ever had a couple play music while doing their first look? I feel like I will be extremely disappointed if my fiancé doesn’t cry during the first look & I feel as though the music would make him cry lol but not if it was just him and I and the photographer in silence.

@cavinelizabeth Жыл бұрын

I haven't but you totally could! Get the photographer to set up a phone with song before you start walking down!

@amyroberson6167 Жыл бұрын

We weren't doing on till today and we are getting married Saturday 🤣

@fullmoon695 2 жыл бұрын

Where should the first look takes place? I’m planning to get ready in Boston and do my first look at the public garden because it’s special to us but our venue is a hour away.

@cavinelizabeth 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend letting the photographer choose the space based #1 on lighting then #2 on backdrop and #3 on trying to make sure those two can be in a quiet space away from people :)

@theresamarie7091 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you travel within the United States for weddings?

@cavinelizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

I do, as well as internationally :)

@Iksnalow2 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any lighting concerns with doing a first look as it probably falls more in the middle of the day when their is harsher lighting.

@cavinelizabeth 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great point - it can certainly be trickier. This is where having a skilled photographer comes into play. You just need to be more discerning about where you shoot the first look and the portraits after. Also - making sure you schedule your ceremony about an hour and a half before sunset will make it so that the first look isn't *too* early in the day.