Most people ask me, “what is the best part of photographing a wedding?” My answer will always be the first look on your wedding day. Regardless if you’re doing one with your bridesmaids, your dad, your mom, or with your husband/wife. I adore capturing the emotion and reaction from your glowing beauty on your wedding day.

 

FIVE reasons why you should do a first look with your future husband/wife on your wedding day

 

(video reel by Brittany Manheim)

FIRST REASON:

IT’S A RARE MOMENT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY TO HAVE ALONE TIME. A FIRST LOOK WILL GIVE YOU AND YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND / WIFE THE CHANCE TO SOAK IT ALL IN.

 

REASON NUMBER TWO:

UNLIKE THE TRADITIONAL WAY YOUR GRANDPARENTS DID IT (WAITING FOR THE AISLE MOMENT), A FIRST LOOK IS AN INTIMATE SETTING WHERE YOU CAN BE VULNERABLE AND NO SHAME IN HIDING THOSE TEARS AND SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT TO SAY TO HUBBY / WIFEY – TO – BE. THERE ISN’T A LARGE CROWD WATCHING YOU, SO IF YOU WANT TO TOUCH HIS / HER BUTT… DO IT!!!

 

THIRD REASON:

OMG! YOUR WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE BECOMES HELL OF A LOT EASIER TO WORK WITH. WE CAN CREATE A WEDDING DAY TIMELINE WHERE YOU KNOCK OUT ALL OF THE PHOTOS BEFORE THE CEREMONY SO THAT YOU CAN ENJOY THE RARE COMPANY OF ALL YOUR VIPS WHILE AT THE EXPENSIVE COCKTAIL HOUR YOU PAID FOR. SOME COUPLES CHOOSE THE TIME AFTER THE CEREMONY TO CHILL OUT IN THE WEDDING / BRIDAL SUITE ALONE BEFORE THE CRAZY ALL NIGHTER.

 

NUMBER FOUR:

 

NO RUSHING FOR PHOTOS. BECAUSE YOUR PHOTOS COULD BE TAKEN ALL BEFORE THE CEREMONY, WE CAN MAKE ROOM IN THE TIMELINE FOR BREAKS. IF YOU DON’T DO THE FIRST LOOK, THEN WE WOULD ESSENTIALLY HAVE TO RUSH DURING THE ONE HOUR (DURING COCKTAIL HOUR) FOR FORMAL PORTRAITS, FAMILY PHOTOS, AND WEDDING PARTY PHOTOS WHICH CAN BE SUPER STRESSFUL. I DON’T WISH STRESS UPON ANY BRIDE ON THEIR DREAM WEDDING DAY.

 

FINAL FIFTH REASON:

I BET THIS IS GOING TO BE THE ONLY TIME WHERE ALL YOUR VIPS ARE UNDER ONE ROOF WITH YOU. YOUR WEDDING DAY COULD BE SPENT MORE WITH YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE – A FIRST LOOK ALLOWS ROOM IN THE TIMELINE FOR THOSE SWEET MOMENTS.

 

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SEE THE BRONX ZOO WEDDING GALLERY HERE

SEE THE WHITBY CASTLE WEDDING GALLERY HERE

SEE THE REDBURY HOTEL NYC WEDDING GALLERY HERE