How do you feel about picture before the wedding ceremony?

Question

How do you feel about picture before the wedding ceremony?

Answer 1

I think that after is oaky the pics should only take about an hour to finish and you'll want to make an entrance...

Answer 2

For me nothing can replace that moment when my husband saw me for the first time in my wedding dress as I was walking down the aisle.

But, now a days a lot of couples will take pictures before the ceremony in order to save time. It's about what is important to the two of you...

Answer 3

do not do it before it is bad luck to see your groom before the ceremony. and what if something happens and you do not get married? you have that photo to still get and pay for.

Answer 4

It certainly frees up the time of the bride and groom after the ceremony so that you can get to your reception quicker and enjoy yourselves

Answer 5

I would want my pictures after the ceremony.  But if a couple is ok with it, then I don't have a problem with it and i can't see why anyone would.

Answer 6

I was thinking about doing this to save time but my fiance is really insistent that the first time he sees me that day in my wedding dress will be as I walk down the aisle.  So you should clear it with each other that you are okay with that plan.

I've also heard from some people that have done the pictures beforehand that it seems like a great idea at the time, but now that they look at the pictures, they know they weren't actually married yet and it kind of bugs them.  SO you have to consider if that might bug you, because it's not something you can redo or take back, and you will always know you weren't really married in those pictures.

Answer 7

We are doing photos before the wedding simply because I am a cryer.  If I were to wait until after the ceremony, they would have to wait for me to have my makeup re-touched before they could do them.

Answer 8

i am contemplating this as i type. I think it will save so much time.  I hate going to weddings and then waiting an hour for the bride and groom to take pictures.

Answer 9

My husband and I took all of our individual pictures before the ceremony--him with his family and groomsmen, me with mine but we waited until after the ceremony to take ours together.  It cut down on the time we were delayed in getting to the reception, but we still had the magic of seeing each other for the first time as I walked down the aisle.

Answer 10

Saves a LOT of time and cuts down on time stress issues.

I was all for it!

Answer 11

I would NEVER do it.    Walking down the aisle to your groom (with tears in his eyes when he sees you) is a once in a lifetime experience.    It may save time, but you won't get to cherish that experience.

Answer 12

Do it. You want to enjoy your reception so get the pictures done before the ceremony. If you don't the photog. is going to be pulling you out of cocktail hour and you will end up missing it.

Answer 13

Its a great idea.  My mom did this at her wedding.  And it turned out to be a life saver.  They took the pictures, and then the photographer got a call, a family emergency, during the ceremony, and had to leave.  So, something could go wrong, but its always a good idea!  You know, a before and after effect.

Answer 14

well i personally would not do it cause i want my husband to see me for the first time coming down the aisle.however there are alot of people who do it before the ceremony.

Answer 15

Do it, particularly if you have an evening wedding.  Natural light photos always look better than flash photography, and the bride's and bridesmaids' makeup will be fresh.