I've read here and there that some brides are choosing to take their pics before the ceremony so they do not feel rushed later on and so that they can attend their cocktail hour with their guests. I love this idea, but a little part of me would love to do the 'Groom sees bride for the first time at the church' thing too. Any thoughts... thanks.
nylisa
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We are taking pictures after the mass. That is one thing of tradition that I am not taking away.
Jenn524
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We took pictures after the ceremony and I am so happy we did. We also had a very short amount of time to work with, but we got everything in. It can be done if you make it very clear to your photographer that they have to work fast. That's what we did and we were able to be in the cocktail hour.
jennbaby
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We did it after, I loved the traditional, groom seeing bride for the first time as she walks down the aisle and we had plenty of time for pix
groovypeg
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we have no time in between ceremony and reception, since we are getting married at the hall. so we will be taking all formal pics before the ceremony. i really dont want to miss the cocktail hour.
i used to think that i did not want to see my fh before the ceremony, but logic has won over and, since i also get extremely nervous before big events, this will help calm me (i hope!)
we have to sign the ketubah before the ceremony anyway.
butterfly20
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after... we want the traditional way
octbridetobe
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We are taking pictures after. I don't want him to see me until I walk down the aisle.
nrvbrd
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I am getting married at the hall. I was going to do pics before, but I tradition is winning out for me and my FH.
I really want him to see me for the first time walking down the aisle.
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We had our ceremony and reception at the same place, and we did it after, took our pics at the cocktail hour, and didn't care what we missed because the cocktail reception is really by definition for your guests...the reception is for you. I would not trade that moment for anything in the world. I don't care how many people tell me that it can be made special to see eachother before the ceremony....it was purely magical to do it at that moment!
groovypeg
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ughh, you guys are making me question my choice!
Misty
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Naaah. Don't be silly!
Honestly, it's not a jewish tradition because of the ketubah signing! We are interfaith, so we signed separately.
groovypeg
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my fh is such a mush, i am sure he will be so emotional the whole night!
i am not even sure if we could sign separately. we are having a conservative wedding and we even want to have the 'bedeken' (where the groom lifts the veil to make sure he is marrying the right woman). so it in unavoidable, we will have to see each other before the ceremony, although i am sure my FFIL would say that the signing ketubah has more meaning than the ceremony! (he is very religious).
Scoop
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i am very superstitious and so we waited until after the ceremony.
spel
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before! wouldn't have it any other way.
groovypeg
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ah, finally someone else for before!
OctBride05
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i'm waiting til after the ceremony.
Nan&Mike
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We are getting married at the reception site and decided to take pictures before the ceremony. We are riding alone in an old Rolls Royce to the wedding, and we're looking forward to this quiet time together. It will calm us both down, give us time to talk and will allow us to enjoy our cocktail hour. I think we made the right decision!
jenny2penny
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I am waiting...I'd rather be rushed? after cermony than loose the moment of first seeing each other
Boop2704
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Definitly after the ceremony. He doesn't want to see me and I don't want to see him until we meet at the alter. I can't wait til they open the doors at church and he sees me for the first time and I see him for the first time. I can't wait.
reallybehind!
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before , we are getting married at the hall and pics are the most important part of the day for me (besides the fact that i'm marrying the man i love!) and i don't want to have to rush through if we do them after. especially since we are paying a lot for photography. and i really don't want to miss the cocktail hour. more time to spend with the guests and really get to enjoy the day.
