I have recently come across the trend of "First Look" wedding photographs (where, on the wedding day, the couple see each other all dressed up and get photos together BEFORE the ceremony). Am interested to hear what MN'ers think....
Most "First Look" photo shoots are VERY staged and a bit sickly in a U.S schmalzy kind of way and my first thought was "What a load of twee crap". I also thought I wanted the first time my partner and I see each other to be at the ceremony.
However..... I think I am sort of changing my mind on it.
I am now wondering if it could be a great way to spend some proper time just as a couple before the wedding juggernaut starts with everyone else involved. In fact it could be quite magical and personal, just the two of us seeing each other rather than being on show. We could hopefully work with the photographer to limit the twee factor.
I think I'd also quite like the opportunity to spend some time getting nice photos away from the main wedding venue (we are going to be in beautiful countryside in May) without having to keep guests waiting for hours after the ceremony.
Neither of us are at all superstitious or bothered about tradition for tradition's sake (e.g. we are staying together the night before). Also, we are getting married mid-afternoon so would have plenty of time to fit it in before the ceremony.
I have no idea if we are going to do it and the wedding is ages away yet but I'd love to hear what others think!