The First Look

The first look. What do you all think about this? It is the thing that photographers set up for couples who would like to take pictures before the ceremony, but still want the anticipation of seeing each other for the first time.

M and I want to take pictures before hand, so I guess we have to set something up like this. I just have a few problems . . .

They always have the groom facing away from the bride, and she walks up and taps him on the shoulder . . . first this seems so unnatural, second, the groom doesn't get to see the bride in all her beautiful dress glory, and third . . . I want to be able to see M's face when he sees me . . . if we are so close I wont be able to see that face!!!

Plus, M hates the name "first look" . . . I can't say it is the best name, but I am not sure what else to call it.

Here is the traditional set up . . .

(Images from Style Me Pretty)

I am sure it was emotional and exciting and everything we all want when we first see our future husband/wife but, I want something different . . . maybe a little more like this . . .

(Images from Alyssa Jul)

I love the fact that the bride and groom are looking at each other. At the B&B, there is that big wrap around porch . . . I am hoping that we can do something where I walk around the corner or something . . . should be cute! Either way, I hope it is exciting . . . I am a bit nervous about it now, so can't imagine what it will be like on that day!!!