So, you are moving right along with wedding planning and your photographer or planner asks:

Are you doing a first look with the couple?

Are you doing a first look with dad?

And then alarm bells go off and you think...this is one more decision I have to make...uughh!

Not to worry we are going to take you through the pros and cons of each!

1. Couple First Look

Pro - You get a moment to see each other privatly before the wedding

Con - You see each before the ceremony

Pro - You can get the majority of photos done prior to the ceremony - couple portraits, wedding party portraits, family portraits

Con - You will have family and lots of people around prior to the ceremony - if you want privacy probably not the way to go

Pro - It can be a truly intimate, emotional moment between the couple

Con - You do have to be ready a bit earlier

2. First Look with Dad or Mom

Pro - A super emotional moment between bride (usually) and her dad

Con - You will have to touch up your make up after all of the tears

Pro - It can help ease the pre-wedding jittersfor Dad

Con - It does add some extra time to the pre-wedding to-do list

Having any type of first look is purely a personal decision.  There is no right or wrong decision. In some faiths the couple always sees each other prior to the ceremony.  It's a discussion to have with your fiance and your family.   Then let the magic happen either way you decide.

photos courtesy of:  Chris Kruger Photography, Daniel Lautelaude Photography, Findling Light Photography and Sara Kauss Photography