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Originally, we were doing pics before the ceremony so that we could enjoy CH. Lately, FH has been saying that seeing me come down the aisle in my dress is the first time he wants to see me that day. I'm torn. I posted on the 09 board but the responses are slow coming in...I need help now!!! Can you really get a lot of pics during CH w/o feeling rushed??
Posted by Diana508
While it's a great surprise to see each other down the aisle, you don't really have a private moment for the whole day. I want a private moment between us, so we tell each other how we feel, etc.
I just feel like you're always around people and I'd like the privacy.
We are taking pics before the ceremony because we are getting married at the RH. We will be doing the reveal shot for the photographer to get.
I had wanted to do them before the ceremony, but I'm actually REALLY glad we waited until after because it made the moment we saw each other at the altar THAT much more special and breathtaking. Yes we had to take pictures during CH but I'm so happy we waited. The moment DH and I locked eyes when I was walking down the aisle is a moment I'll always cherish, so you should definitely consider it from that point of view when making your decision.
We're doing it before because the reception is going to follow right after the ceremony. The photog and videog will catch when FH and I see each other for the first time.
def before but I don't know about joining our guest during CH but want to have some of the foods in the bridalsuite, I don't want to take away from our 'entrance' for the reception......Maybe I'm the only one doing this. LOL
We don't have a large gap in between, so we're doing pictures during CH. I want a traditional wedding with the first time he sees me to be when I walk down the aisle. We'll have time to party later. Its only an hour we're missing anyway.
We also planned on taking them before to enjoy the cocktail hour and mingle. We took them before (which was a GREAT choice for us). However, when we went into cocktail hour, it felt as though everyone stood from their seats and started approaching us. It was very overwhelming, so we stayed for a minute and went to the bridal suite. We enjoyed them CH food from there and loved having a little bit of peace and quiet before the reception :).
