Last week I wrote a blog post titled “The First Look Explained”, and in case you are still undecided, let me give you 5 reasons to give you a little nudge towards YES!

Reason #1: 40% more portraits

You’re investing a lot into your wedding photography. With a first look, you’ll receive 40% MORE portraits of the two of you… and those are the images you will decorate your first home with! With a first look, you make the most out of this large investment and get the most for your money.

Reason #2: Enjoy the surprise freely

You actually get to have intimate time on your wedding day with your man. Most brides don’t realize that when you come down the aisle and totally SHOCK him with your gorgeousness… he can’t even tell you how amazing you look.  He can’t touch you, embrace you or even SPEAK to you. You have to wait until 30 minutes later when the ceremony is over for him to react and tell you how amazing you look.  And after 30 minutes of the ceremony, the reaction isn’t the same as the initial first glance.

Reason #3: Extend your day by 3 hours

First Looks allow you to extend your wedding day.  Normally the wedding day would start when you come down the aisle, then the ceremony would end, you would rush through portraits so that you’re not late for the introductions and then it’s reception time.  With a first look, your wedding day is extended by almost 3 hours! Instead of being rushed for your bridal party portraits… you actually get to enjoy them and have fun hanging out with your BEST friends on your wedding day.

Reason #4: Your only alone time

First Looks allow you to be TOGETHER and alone on your wedding day. When you see each other it’s an intimate moment and could potentially be your only time to be alone the whole day! The feeling and emotion of the moment puts you in the PERFECT mood for our romantic portraits. Normally portraits are a little rushed after the family formals, and it can be hard to really get back into that “lovey dovey” mode…. especially with family around! When you have just shared your first look, you’re READY to love on each other, and I always capture some super sweet images during those moments!

Reasons #5: Diminishes nerves

You get rid of nerves! Grooms may not be fans of it at first, however, because they have never experienced their wedding day before, they don’t know how nerve-racking it can be. There are testimonies from so many grooms who initially weren’t a fan of the first look… but afterward admitted to being SO much more relaxed and ready for the ceremony!

To see what a Wedding Day timeline would look like with a First Look scheduled in, click “How to Plan a Photography Based Wedding Timeline”.

Hopefully, all this was helpful in helping you make a final decision! I also wanted to share that even if you decide to NOT include a first look with your groom, there are other First Look options that I love! Those include a First Look with Dad, or your Bridesmaids! Those are super fun as well.

I’m happy to answer any outstanding questions you may have!

P.s. One of my favorite First Looks of.all.time is below!

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