Is the First Look worth it?

Advantage: Get your tears out of the way before the ceremony

We can't promise your wedding won't have its share of emotional moments, but by meeting before the ceremony, you can reduce them by at least one. Many couples avoid seeing each other the night before the wedding and get ready in separate rooms. The first look, whether it occurs before the ceremony or as one walks down the aisle, is typically a moving moment filled with tears. By experiencing this privately, you can still cherish the memory and have pictures, while potentially sparing a teary-eyed groom or bride from getting emotional in front of guests.
Disadvantage: A first look might water down the experience of walking down the aisle

Advantage: Owning your wedding day with a new and personal tradition!

Your wedding day is undoubtedly a special event to celebrate with loved ones, yet some may also cherish the quiet moments with their partner. The "first look" is one of those intimate moments. Apart from seeing your love, it's a chance to express feelings, offer embraces, or exchange gifts. It provides a moment to contemplate the day and upcoming marriage without the distractions of guests.

Disadvantage: Missing out on making the first look a part of the wedding ceremony

For certain couples, the tradition of entering the wedding venue and seeing their partner – whether it involves walking down the aisle or another form of procession – holds just as much significance as any other ritual or symbolic gesture within the wedding ceremony. By choosing not to have a private first look before the ceremony, the moment when the couple first meets on their wedding day becomes a documented part of the occasion, and the chosen guests witness this along with the rest of the ceremony.
Advantage: Get the most of your planned photos out of the way before the ceremony

Having a first look can shift your wedding timeline earlier, requiring those opting to complete pre-wedding preparations sooner. If you and your partner are not early risers or tend to be late, this might present a challenge. Skipping the first look allows you, your partner, and your wedding party to sleep in a bit and follow a more conventional wedding day routine.