{"id":583979,"date":"2019-03-28T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T19:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=583979"},"modified":"2020-12-28T17:38:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T23:38:29","slug":"heartfelt-first-looks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/heartfelt-first-looks\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Heartfelt First Looks"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756747\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/01\/c2\/01c25a7d777d1186.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moniqueserraphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Monique Serra Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you considering <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/deciding-whether-not-first-look\/\">whether or not to share a first look<\/a> with your partner before tying the knot at your wedding ceremony? A first look can be a great way to release pre-ceremony jitters and&mdash;most importantly&mdash;spend more time with your spouse on the big day. Of the thousands of real weddings we review every year, no couple has ever regretted a first look, so we decided to share a few of our favorite heartfelt first looks with you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start scrolling through these emotive photographs, it&rsquo;s important to remember this was <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding day. Your first look won&rsquo;t be exactly the same as these&mdash;and it shouldn&rsquo;t. Let go of any expectation or standard you might be holding your partner to. First looks aren&rsquo;t always about tears and gasps of astonishment. Sometimes they&rsquo;re funny, or quiet, or simple&mdash;keep scrolling to see what we mean.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let these photos spark excitement for your own first look experience. Remember: Just be yourselves and let <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your expert photographer do the rest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>This Groom Was All Smiles When He Saw His Bride<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756756\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/20\/14\/2014cd620f0e2ff5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/annaelizabethphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Anna Elizabeth Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/blush-and-gold-vintage-inspired-ipswitch-wedding-at-the-crane-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Couple Read Heartfelt Letters Before Seeing Each Other<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756760\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/4f\/d94fad91097c9c58.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rachelrowland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rachel Rowland Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/romantic-is-an-understatement-when-describing-this-pittsburgh-wedding-at-the-mansions-on-fifth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider Giving Your Love A Squeeze Before The Big Reveal<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756765\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/72\/02\/72020887cdf47515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northernnativemi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Northern Native Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-couple-took-cues-from-their-own-home-and-fall-tones-for-their-earthy-elegant-wedding-at-the-eastern-detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Groom Snuck Up Behind His Beautiful Bride<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756758\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e4\/e1\/e4e12a8f456a540d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><br>\nphoto by &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/towardsthemoon.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Towards The Moon<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-urban-nyc-hindu-wedding-at-mymoon-was-colorful-modern-and-dreamy-as-could-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Quiet Heartfelt First Look In A Library Room Brings Us Tears<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756748\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d7\/be\/d7be33f766c0a2e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maggiegracephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Maggie Grace Photography<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/summerleighaphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Summer Leigha Photo<\/a>; see more of this real elopement <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/colorful-mid-century-new-orleans-elopement-louie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>We Love This First Look Photo Idea<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756753\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/94\/ae\/94aef955a6499a20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.meltem-salb.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Meltem Salb<\/a>; see more of this styled wedding photoshoot <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/a-lake-is-officially-our-favorite-first-look-location-after-seeing-this-oeschinen-lake-elopement-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Nothing Is More Intimate&mdash;Or Cool&mdash;Than A Rooftop First Look Moment In The City<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756755\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/ca\/40ca288f2593ae28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><br>\nphoto by &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/maggiegracephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Maggie Grace Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-industrial-montana-wedding-at-rialto-bozeman-didnt-skimp-on-the-lush-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Couple Shared A First Touch Before The Big Reveal<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756763\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6b\/6e\/6b6e4f1925ad8ec0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><br>\nphoto by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/gabrielledesmarchais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Gabrielle Desmarchais<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-diy-quebec-farm-wedding-is-a-bohemian-dream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Ready At A Busy Hotel? Sneak Away To A Private Corner For The First Look<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756768\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/35\/db\/35db340ec0c28156.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspenjeanne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Aspen Jeann&eacute; Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/modern-latin-inspired-los-angeles-wedding-at-city-libre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>These Two Eloped But Didn&rsquo;t Want To Miss A First Look Moment<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756762\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bb\/7e\/bb7eb12b04fe42a3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoesteindl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zoe Steindl Photo<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-big-sur-elopement-features-a-dramatic-train-and-goosebump-inducing-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider Reciting Your Vows Privately During The First Look<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756759\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a5\/dc\/a5dc3cd249e2d395.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/theforwardsphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Forwards Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/boho-vintage-tennessee-wedding-at-hiwassee-river-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Bride Met Her Groom At The Bottom Of The Stairs For A Heartfelt First Look Moment<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756766\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1a\/08\/1a0843c18ebcfbd2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/codyandallisonphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cody &amp; Allison Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-oklahoma-ranch-music-festival-wedding-was-a-total-lovefest-literally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Let Emotions Take Over During A First Look&mdash;It Only Happens Once<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756767\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/59\/47\/5947786f73489d13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/katieruther.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Katie Ruther Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-sophisticated-black-and-white-wedding-at-villa-vine-is-giving-us-old-hollywood-vibes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Huge Smile On This Groom&rsquo;s Face When He Sees His Bride Can&rsquo;t Be Beat<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757058\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/45\/00\/4500842527c4740b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashleypaigephoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ashley Paige Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/colorful-latin-inspired-wedding-casa-romantica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This Fashion-Forward Couple Was All Smiles During Their First Look<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756761\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/74\/0b\/740b45c49933ed54.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeffbrummettvisuals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Brummett Visuals<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/tropical-prospect-house-wedding-perfectly-nails-austin-cool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>We Had To Include This <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/60-father-daughter-dance-songs\/\">Father-Daughter<\/a> First Look<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756750\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5e\/73\/5e7364fcb9948da3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1400\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valeriegbphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Valerie Gay Bessette<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/bella-and-edward-only-wish-theyd-gotten-married-in-this-gorgeous-twilight-inspired-wedding-in-quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>This One, Too, Because This Dad Is The Sweetest<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756754\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/05\/30\/053095c13ae4f78d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1400\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stefaniekeeler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Stefanie Keeler Photography<\/a>; see more of this real wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/jacksonville-wedding-glass-factory-flawlessly-mixes-charcoal-grey-greenery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these photos encouraged and inspired you for <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/deciding-whether-not-first-look\/\">your own first look experience<\/a>. Still searching for the perfect wedding photographer to capture sweet moments like these? We&rsquo;ve got you covered. Visit our directory of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the world&rsquo;s best wedding photographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;and check out our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-videographers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you&rsquo;re there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757060\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/de\/08\/de08154133e0dc59.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1100\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moniqueserraphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Monique Serra Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>photo by Monique Serra Photography Are you considering whether or not to share a first look with your partner before tying the knot at your wedding ceremony? A first look can be a great way to release pre-ceremony jitters and&mdash;most importantly&mdash;spend more time with your spouse on the big day. Of the thousands of real weddings we review every year, no couple has ever regretted a first look, so we decided to share a few [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1256],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-583979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-wedding-photos"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/583979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=583979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/583979\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=583979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=583979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=583979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}