Now that I’ve walked you through the basics of getting ready and the first look, it’s time to talk about bridal party portraits! Getting 10-20 people to cooperate and look wonderful is not the easiest task in the world, but it’s so worthwhile.
If you choose to have a first look, all the bridal party portraits will be taken together at the same time prior to the ceremony. You should allow about 30 minutes for this portion..
Last week in the wedding timeline series, I talked about getting ready for the day and what you can do to prepare for those moments to be as joy-filled and stress free as possible. Today is all about the first look, a modern tradition that took me a little while to be on board with – and now I am completely smitten!
For those who haven’t heard of a first look, it’s a moment where the bride and groom see each other prior to the wedding ceremony. For parents, grandparents, and even some young people this is almost unimaginable – they aren’t supposed to see each other before they’re married! However, after photographing many weddings with and without first looks, I am here to tell you why they are the best option on your wedding day...
I have mentioned before that I have the absolute privilege of leading the Hampton Roads Peninsula chapter of The Rising Tide Society. I came across this opportunity last May, and have led this group of creative entrepreneurs for almost a year. It's a passion of mine to help others succeed in their businesses, and being part of the #communityovercompetition movement is inspiring. This weekend I had the amazing opportunity to go on a leaders retreat to Charleston, South Carolina, with the other Hampton Roads leaders - and it was incredible...
