3 Reasons to have a First Look
Three Reasons You Should Have a First Look
We encourage a First Look for many reasons and a lot of our reasons have to do with timing and photography and lighting, but the number one reason that we encourage couples to have a First Look, is for the you, the couple.
Reason #1: Quality Time During a Busy Wedding Day
You, the bride or groom, get to spend some quality time together. That's it, my #1 reason. Yes, when you opt for a First Look, you are 'breaking tradition' and seeing each other before the ceremony, but you are also choosing to take time during a very busy, very distracting day, and spend some quality on-on-one time with each other.
Imagine this; you're standing at the most comfortable, most beautiful location that your venue (church, house, getting-ready location) has to offer, all dressed and ready. As you stand there, nervous, your love walks up to you; asks you to turn around and right then you are no longer nervous. You hug, kiss, admire, and TALK! For as long as you'd like! And while you hug, kiss, admire and talk, Logan and I get to take honest photos of you unhindered by the ceremony.
Reason #2: Fun Photos!
After your First Look, we start the fun! We like to allow an hour for photos of our wedding couple. During that hour, we encourage cuddling, laughing and dancing. We will explore your venue and make the most of every pretty spot your venue has to offer.
Reason #3: Start Your Party Sooner!
By choosing a First Look, you can also get family and wedding party photos finished prior to the ceremony. After you say your I Do's you can head straight to the party!
Check out a Kate + Brock's First Look here!
Meg {bridals} preview
Meg was stunning at her bridal session Tuesday evening! I can't wait to witness her and Ray's wedding in June. She's wearing her grandmother's ring; isn't it stunning?
Kate + Brock {married}
An Athens Taylor Grady House Fall Wedding
Fall in Athens is such a gorgeous time to plan a wedding when the weather is a bit cooler and the leaves start changing. Kate and Brock’s Athens fall wedding at the Taylor Grady House did not disappoint and was the absolute perfect day for a wedding. The historic landmark has so much charm and offered stunning backdrops for their first look, portraits and reception. And to top it all off, this groom made sure his kids were a special and integral part of the wedding and showered his bride with gifts throughout the day. Enjoy!
These vendors made this gorgeous wedding possible: Venue | Taylor Grady House Caterer | Trump’s Catering Cake | Deborah’s Specialty Cakes Florist | The Enchanted Florist Musician/DJ | The Grapevine Band Makeup | Meghan Watkins Hair Stylist | Alana Bobe Shoes | Badgley Mischka
Are you planning a fall wedding and looking for more inspiration? Check out Sarah and Justin’s fall wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn. Looking for information about what you can expect with Sara + Logan as your photographers - click here for more information about working with us as your wedding photographers. Or, get in touch with us - we'd love to chat about your plans over a cup of coffee!
Sarah + Justin {married}
An Highlands North Carolina Old Edwards Inn Wedding
Venue | The Farm at Old Edwards Inn
Event Planner | No Regrets Events
Florist | Floressence Floral Design
Makeup artist | Old Edwards Inn Spa
Dress | BHLDN
Entertainment | ATG Entertainment
Videographer | Portmanto Media - Nathan Lee
Officiant | John Erbelding
Hannah + Tyler {married}
A Rustic Horse Farm Athens Wedding
You guys. This rustic horse farm Athens wedding was one of our favorites. These two planned AND paid for their entire wedding on their own. Every piece of decor was made by Hannah from the floral crown, to the wood stump aisle decorations to the center pieces. It's just so special when a couple really puts their own stamp on their wedding day. We especially loved their first look when Hannah and Tyler read wedding vows they wrote for each other. Such a special moment! You can read more about why we think a first look is so important here, and I think the proof is in the photos of how special this time is! Their reception was low key under twinkle lights in this real, working horse farm and we were so honored to be there to capture this wedding between two amazing people. Enjoy!
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Hair + Makeup \\ Bride's Aunt, Stephanie Mullins
Hannah's Dress \\ BHLDN
Ceremony + Reception Venue \\ Willowick Farm