We're trying to decide whether to do our pictures before or after the wedding. It's going to be in the late afternoon & into the evening at a winery in the fall. I want to be sure to get all the beautiful colors that will be in the landscaping and don't want it to be too dark outside.
However, I never thought of myself as a bride who would see the groom before she walked down the aisle? Although, I don't think I've really ever thought twice about it. I'm starting to question that now and would love to hear people's opinions.
Any great ideas of how to make that first time he sees me special and romantic if it's not as I walk down the aisle? I'm starting to think that fresh make-up (because I will cry!), fresh flowers and no wait time for my guests sounds pretty good to me!
Convince me! Or more importantly, convince him, as he's more of the traditionalist.
2006-08-16 17:24:04 · 17 answers · asked by Pebbles 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Sit down and figure out what pictures you want to get in terms of formals. 90% of the pictures you can do before anyways. You with the bridesmaids, he with his ushers, you with your parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. Then you can just have the pictures of the married couple done after the ceremony. Plus a picture of the two of you a sunset will be beautiful. If you have the right photographer, you will have no problems what so ever. Seeing the groom before would just ruin it. I will never forget the look on my husband's face when I walked down the aisle. Goodl luck to you
2006-08-16 18:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a personal choice...but i personally would like the photos done after we got married...because then it wouldn't be as nice/special when u walk down the aisle coz yous have already spent the morning together taking photos...(and it wont be as exciting because before the wedding you are not 'officially married' yet...if u get what i mean!) i do agree tho that u would like the lighting in the photos to be just right too tho so how about you make the wedding earlier (so that u have plenty of time to get photos in the day light after the wedding) and then go to the reception after the photos are taken - where everyone will be there waiting for your great entrance!! its going to be a special day no matter what so its up to you! good luck :) i wish u both the very best!
(You could also get separate photos with the bridemaids before the wedding so then after the wedding, some of the pictures have already been done individually, so that way it wont take as long and u wouldnt have had to seen each other before the wedding!)
2006-08-16 17:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by hello hello! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before before before!
We got married in a 7:30 PM ceremony in the winter, and by taking pics before took advantage of nice late afternoon sun (for the wedding party/family-type shots) and then into really magic dusk/sunset sun for us. And we did it all on the beach, so it was that much more interesting.
Wineries will give you similar opportunities. Great shots with rolling hills of vines in the backdrop. Don't let a superstition thing keep you from that magic hour light at dusk! Your make-up/hair will be fresh, everyone will look great. And the photographer can capture the first moment and you and your almost-husband see each other with the same (if not more) drama than if you appeared at the end of the aisle.
Plus, you don't have to take as many snaps after the ceremony that way, so you can get right to the party and have FUN!
Good luck
2006-08-16 18:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Andy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a wedding photographer, it saves time for everyone if you do it before. Guests don't like to wait around for the couple after the ceremony. Whatever doesn't get finished prior to the ceremony can be done later in the day.
Also, as a newlywed who chose to see her groom. I was more composed when it came to walking down the aisle, and while he was excited when he first saw me, he cried like a baby once I started walking down the aisle.
Nothing will change the emotions you guys share while you make your walk down the aisle. My husband is a traditionalist too. So I can imagine he needs some gentle persuasion.
2006-08-16 18:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Wedding Photographer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of them can be taken before the wedding, especially the ones with family and bridesmaids, etc.
A lot of people are clueless nowadays. If there isn't something actually going on, some of them will assume the wedding is over and go home. Of course that depends on how experienced your friends are! If they've been to 20 weddings this year, they'll know the routine, but they'll also find it more boring to have to wait, and wait, and wait for the pictures to be done.
2006-08-16 19:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most photograhers will take photos of the bride and her bridesmaids before the wedding and also the groom and his groomsmen before the wedding. Taking pictures directly after the ceremony will allow you to have all of your family in once place. Believe me, this saves you on having to search for people you want to take pictures with. Make a list of all the people you and your husband would like to take pictures with and inform these people not to leave the cermony site.
2006-08-16 19:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pictures should be taken of you preparing for the wedding. Some with your parents and some with the bridesmaids. Your groom should see you for the first time when you walk down the isle. Then pictures should be taken during ceremony and reception.
2006-08-16 19:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be important to him but I'm sure you can change his mind if you really wanted to, just ask him to do it for you.
My husband and I did both. We had a wonderful place chosen for when we first saw each other and an even better place for the ending. The ending turned out great but not as good as the before. I think it has something to do with the whole nervousness of the before part, like wanting everything to go perfect that makes great pics. Well even if you hope for the best be prepared for some minor wrongs. One of our groomsmen fainted, he locked his legs and fell over on our background--good thing we had our background spread out so only one of our columns fell over. But other than that good luck, have a blast because it really is amazing.
Best of everything and Congrats!
2006-08-16 19:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both, take pictures of you and your bridesmaids before the ceremony, have the photographer take photos or the groom and groomsmen also. then take pictures as "mr & mrs" afterwards. this way, you get the beautiful colors before the sun goes down without seeing the groom before hand and you might want to wait til afterwards to take your pictures together because you won't actually be married until then and you'll want to capture the joy of the moment at the moment. just a thought. a little of both.
2006-08-16 17:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by princessamy1969 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think both... we had all the things happening on that day covered by pictures and video.... from the preparations, apart from each other to the whole ceremony... well, the best pics was after.. because we're already married... the best thing is to cover the whole wedding...
it's a once in a lifetime experience...
congratulations and best wishes on your wedding!
2006-08-16 17:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by kim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋