On one hand I want to have that moment when he's see me for the first time when I walk down the aisle, but on the other hand, I would like to see him for the first time and be alone, just the two of us so that we can have a few private minutes (plus we'd get our pictures out of the way and be able to enjoy cocktail hour with our guests).
What is everyone doing and why?
luvleyles
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We are not seeing each other because he is actually very old fashioned and he refuses! We have had lots of trouble finding a photographer, because they of course prefer that you see each other - easier for them! But we are prepared to take pictures during the c ocktail hour, and we will do as many pics as possible before the ceremony without each other together. Good luck. Oh, and BTW, I know many people who said that the best part of the whole day was that moment - as she walks down th aisle and they see each other for the first time - very emotional.
pmb
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For our mini wedding, we did not see each other before but only because things were so rushed and hectic, my mom and sisters said I had to do something tradional. I was actually planning on driving there with him before my mom and sisters stepped in. For practical reasons, I would do the pictures beforehand, which is what we would have done if we only had the one wedding. We are having the reception at Westbury Manor and they said that they would set up a private moment in the gardens for us before everything started. I kind of like the idea of seeing each other before and having a time alone together.
Melissa
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We're seeing each other beforehand. We want that special moment of seeing each other beforehand. My FI is very old fashioned, and didn't want to, but we talked about it, and he thinks it'll be a good idea. It will relax us a bit. Well, me! LOL
cooky11111
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We're not seeing each other before hand. Actually our Reverend is going away and said he would be back a day early because he didn't want us to have to see each before the wedding. We almost had to have the rehersal the day of the wedding. As for the cocktail hour, we made it a two hour span inbetween giving us enough time for us to join the cocktail hour. Most people will wait that long but not much longer.
JennK
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We are doing our pictures before the ceremony. Our ceremony is the same place as our reception and the cocktail hour starts immediately after the ceremony. My FH did not want to miss the cocktail hour. I wanted to do it the traditional way, but I have gotten to have everything else my way, so I compromised. Also another benefit for me is that I have been in a lot of other weddings and I get very nervous walking down the aisle and get hives on my chest. Im hoping if I see him first, I will be a little less nervous.
Buttafli1277
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We are probably doing pictures before the ceremony. I really didn't want to, but FI talked me into it. He's right in a way. We're paying all this $$ for our wedding, and we would like to enjoy it too. Our cocktail hour will be outside by the pool and we don't want to miss it. Plus we get to have a moment alone before the ceremony. I think it breaks a little tension.
jennbaby
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I think either way is nice, it should be however the 2 of you feel comfortable. As for me, I want the 'fairytale'. I want him to see me for the first time when I walk down the aisle with my dad. This is what I have always dreamed of! I want the photographer to catch the look on his face when he sees me walk down the aisle! Oh writing this is gettingme so excited! lol. and to think I have 11 monhs to go until our wedding day. blah! i wish it was next week lol !
I'm not very tradtional...especially in this aspect...
We are seeing each other before...
1. so we can enjoy our entire wedding 2. It is private...between the 2 of us...and I think his expression will be caught better... 3. I do not want to cry in front of people (I made fun of my cousins wife when she was bawling when I was 12 and cannot do this out of principle...lol)
aug9bride
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We are seeing each other before the ceremony. I wanted that special 'walking down the aisle moment' but when I really thought about it I realized that we would both enjoy it more if we could attend the cocktail hour and get most of the pictures out of the way. Also, I think that my make-up will be fresher just incase I get emotional during the ceremony. I also want my bridal party to be able to enjoy the cocktail hour.
