08/21/2026
First look or aisle reveal?
It’s one of the biggest questions couples have when planning their wedding day!
A first look gives you a quiet moment together before the ceremony. Just the two of you, away from all the excitement. It can help calm those pre-ceremony nerves, give you more time together, and even allow us to get some of your portraits done before the ceremony.
It also gives us the opportunity to knock out bridal party photos, and even many of your family photos.
Why does that matter?
Instead of spending much of cocktail hour taking photos, you can actually go enjoy it. Grab a drink, hug your people, eat the appetizers you paid for, and spend more time with the guests who came to celebrate you.
An aisle reveal, on the other hand, gives you that anticipation of waiting until the ceremony to see each other for the first time. And there is something incredibly special about that moment.
Neither choice is better. It really comes down to what matters most to you.
Do you want to save that first moment for the aisle? Or would you rather have more time together throughout the day and more time with your guests after the ceremony?
And remember: doing a first look doesn’t mean your aisle moment won’t be emotional. Seeing each other privately beforehand and seeing each other moments before you get married are two completely different feelings.
So tell us, first Look or Aisle Reveal?
