Wedding Couple Taking Pictures Before The Ceremony? Discussion on "the reveal"

Who would have ever thought a groom would see his bride before the ceremony.  This seems to be a strong growing trend among the wedding industry. Everyone says the wedding day is gone before you know it so why not start together as early as possible with before hand pics!
For some brides, they prefer to take their time during the day to make the best of the photo shots while using proper lighting.  The hair and makeup will be perfectly fresh and will look their best for the photos.  They also don’t want that feeling of being rushed because they are late for their reception and making their guests wait for their arrival.    Getting all the photos done before hand will allow the wedding couple to arrive at the reception on time and have that chance to mix and mingle with the guests and enjoy their own signature drink! 
Now, this idea is not for all and there are still many brides that won’t even consider seeing each other before the ceremony.    If you have an early ceremony allowing 3-4 hours before the reception starts than all the pro’s listed above would still apply here!
Photographers find pro’s and con’s to both scenario’s but ultimately, it’s the couple’s preference and they will do want needs to done in the time frame allotted.  Some photographers do suggest that wedding pictures can be done during the day without the wedding couple actually seeing each other. For instance, you could have the bride and groom each behind a door as they capture the image.  Family photos can also be done with the bride and her family and the groom and his family.  This will leave you a little extra time for your own one on one images after the ceremony.
There is no right or wrong decision here but only a matter of personal choice.  Each couple is different but I will say there really is something special about wearing your dream dress and making that walk down the aisle, where your fiance see”s you for the VERY FIRST time.  The look on your husband’s face will be one to remember for a lifetime.


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