08/31/2026
I am strong yes to doing a first look for so many reasons and let me tell you why.
There is nothing better than more time with your partner. When doing a first look you get experience the first of many special moments of your day privately together without being “on” for your guests. I truly believe that every moment you can steal together is worth having in your timeline.
But Care it will ruin the ceremony if we see each other before… Honestly it doesn’t. I find partners are actually more emotional at the ceremony after doing a first look than not. The moment that you say “I do” and commit to each other is another moment altogether and tear and emotions are had at both.
Prioritizing a first look at your wedding also means that you can accommodate family and wedding party photos prior to the ceremony so that after the ceremony you can be present with your guests, enjoy the food that you paid for and get more in the moment photos, some of which you aren’t even aware of.
I will always be team first look. What about you? Tell me why.
Venue & Catering: Rolling Grape Vineyards
Photographer: Photography with Care
Music: Kevin Foster
Officiant: Elizabeth Byrnes
Dress Boutique: Blu Ivory
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero
Hair Stylist: Esther Stephens
Makeup Artist: Samantha Jane Beauty