I have a lot of brides who insist on not seeing their husband before the wedding. Women all over the world are raised with the superstition (or perhaps the simple romantic ideal) that on the day of the wedding, the bride and groom should first see each other when they walk down the aisle.
Romantic? Yes. What's even more romantic, though, is the less common ‘first see.’ It is here that the bride and groom see each other before the wedding, but not in front of a teary-eyed audience and a quick-snapping telephoto lens just inches from their faces. In my opinion, this is the most intimate, romantic part of the day. The bride and groom are completely able to be together, physically and spiritually, without the stress of the world around them. No rules, no timelines, no stress. They just are. Together.
Of the first-sees I have been able to witness, Jenn and Eric’s is my absolute favorite. They saw each other on the rooftop deck of a Venice Beach hotel, in the rain, completely alone and in love. It was one of the most romantic experiences I’d ever been a part of, and it is because of this experience that I am such a huge fan of first-sees. What’s more romantic than beholding your spouse-to-be before the rest of the world can?
Jill you are so sweet. The image above is by none other than Jill herself. Check out more of Jill and her skills at Jill Thomas Photography.
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We did a first look, too. It was definitely great to get to hug and kiss and tell each other how wonderful we looked without having to 'stick' to a timeline of events during the ceremony. And then it calmed my nerves while we took all the photos before the ceremony so we didn't have to worry about all that stress and rushedness while the guests were waiting. Besides, regardless of when you see each other on your wedding day, there is still nothing that can take away the things you'll feel when you see each other as you walk down that aisle...I was literally breathless!
This is something my fiance and I are still debating. He wants to wait and see me for the first time at the end of the aisle (he's a stickler for tradition), but like you guys, I want to do a first look. I think it will calm my nervous (like you said Mrs. Beaver) and it will definitely help us have "just us," time before the pictures after the ceremony... I'm working on him! I'll let you know what we decide!
So love that photo
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