The “first look” wedding trend has been filling our newsfeeds for the last few years, but are you on the fence about whether it’s the trend for you? Many brides and grooms choose to have a first look where they get to see each other moments before walking down the aisle. For a lot of couples, the first look helps calm some of their nerves and gives them an intimate moment together before joining the rest of their family and friends.
If you like the romance of the first look trend, but still imagine the awestruck look of your groom when he sees you for the first time at the altar, the “false” first look can be a great compromise.
What Is It?
Your photographer will help you find the perfect spot at your pop-up wedding venue to do the false first look. It should be a place that allows you to grab hands or hear each other’s voices without actually seeing each other.
It still gives you the romance of sharing a special moment together, but you won’t give away the surprise of your dress and the magic of seeing each other for the first time as you walk down the aisle. It’s often an emotional moment for couples and a stunning photo opportunity.
Not sure where to start? Try a few of these locations:
- A Tree – If you’re having an outdoorsy wedding, a giant oak tree can be the perfect backdrop for your false first look. Each of you can stand on different sides of the tree and share sweet messages or hold each other’s hands one last time before the wedding begins.
- A Door- Stand on both sides of a half-open door and enjoy the exciting combination of being next to each other without being able to see one another!
- A Corner – Choose a brick-covered corner of a building on your venue for a classic, antique photo. The bride can stand on one side of the corner with the groom on the other. As you enjoy a moment of peace before the wedding begins, your photographer can capture the romantic looks on both of your faces.
What makes the false first look even more romantic is that your photographer can capture your sweet interactions, including notes that you exchange or gifts that you hand each other. If one of you is a musician, you can even consider playing a special song! The moment is even more powerful knowing you can’t see each other.
When you plan your pop-up wedding with Pop The Knot, we can help you coordinate your photography to include the false first look. Contact us today!