We get asked all the time, "Is it really worth doing?" Because we feel so strongly about the topic, I decided that I would address the issue of the first look.
Eddie and I opted to see each other prior to the ceremony. This moment was super important to us, so we decided to do something special. First, we told everyone to get lost so that we could see each other for the first time all by ourselves. There we sat next to the lake for almost 10 minutes just looking at each other, praying and absorbing what was about to happen. We didn't know that we were doing something that photographers call the "first look." It's brilliant. Instead of experiencing this special moment in front of all your guests where you can't hug or share words you can do it in a totally private way.
From a photographers point of view, we love that we can capture your emotions with out a ton of people in the way and most of all it helps with time. If you opt to see each other prior to the ceremony you can do all your pictures before too. That means that you have a lot of time, no stress and you get all the pictures that you want. One hour after the ceremony is no enough time. It can be done, but it's very rushed and you tend to miss out on photos.
If you have questions, feel free to ask us? WE love talking about it....we are pretty passionate about these kind of things!