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Not convinced yet? See our 5 reasons to do a first look below!</p> <figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/0134.jpg" data-image="38680096"></figure><h2><em>1.  A moment alone with your spouse</em></h2> <p><em>Youve heard it time and time again that Your wedding day will go by so fast! and its true. You'll be greeting family, reuniting with friends, and probably won't get much alone time with your precious bride or groom. First looks capture true closeness and raw emotion while giving the happy couple a magical private moment;  a moment to reflect, soak each other in, and truly remind yourself what the day is all about.</em><br></p> <p><em></em></p><em> <figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/0163.jpg" data-image="38766830"></figure><h2><strong>2</strong>. <strong>You will end up with  more photos</strong></h2> <p>Wedding photography is a big investment, so make the most of it! You'll get approximately 40% more portraits with your new spouse if you do a first look. These are the photos that you'll cherish forever, that'll fill up your <a href="http://www.nationsphotolab.com/wedding_album.aspx">albums</a>, and will proudly be <a href="http://www.nationsphotolab.com/wall_decor.aspx">hung</a> in your first home! Your wedding photos will bring you back to that special place and time, so in our opinion, the more photos the merrier!<br></p> <p><em></em></p><em> <figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/0164.JPG" data-image="39807534"></figure><h2><strong>3. You have a chance to calm your nerves</strong></h2> <p>Your wedding day can be a little overwhelming (so much planning and coordinating all for one day)! Who better to calm your nerves than the person youve chosen to have by your side from this day forward! Not to mention, when you see each other for the first time, you wont have a room full of people staring at you. These photos are beautifully intimate and are always our favorite to <a href="http://www.nationsphotolab.com/prints_lustre.aspx">d</a>o!</p> <figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/331.jpg" data-image="39132483"></figure><h2><strong>4. First looks extend your wedding day together</strong></h2> <p>Without a first look, a wedding day typically begins with the bride walking down the aisle. With a first look, you can begin your big day much earlier! After the first look, your bridal party can all get together for group shots and lots of fun! This time is important as well because you may not get this special time with your bridal party otherwise. These people mean the most to you, so why not spend more time with them?  <br></p> <p><em></em></p><em> <figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/DEE_8460_1.jpg" data-image="38895825"></figure><h2><strong>5. Your wedding timeline will be more relaxed</strong></h2> <p>Wedding timelines are necessary but sticking to them is a real challenge. Things happen no matter how much you plan, especially while trying to get the family formals, bridal party photos, and couple portraits all during cocktail hour. Instead of rushing off after your ceremony to a lengthy photo shoot, all you'll have is the family portraits...then you're off to the reception. So, grab a glass of champagne and use the extra time to dance the night away!</p><figure><img src="/users/DeeAkright446/blog/1360/images/DEE_1530.jpg" data-image="39400157"></figure><p><br></p> <blockquote></blockquote> <p><em><em></em></em></p> <blockquote></blockquote></em></em></em>  <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="//www.deeakright.com/blog/post.html?postid=1360" data-layout="button" data-size="large" style="padding-bottom:10px;"> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <script> $('.encloser img, figure img').imagesLoaded( function() { $('.encloser img, figure img').each(function(i) { var t = new Image(); t.src = $(this).attr('src'); $(this).attr('style',('max-width: '+ t.width + 'px !important; width: 100%')); }); }); </script> <div> <script src="/js/js.js"></script> <script defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" data-pin-build="parsePinBtns"></script> </body>