Must-Try Overseas Customs: A Collection of Photo Moments for the 'First Look'! ♡

2015.03.31 published

Overseas Customs: First Look＊

The First Look is a ceremony where the bride and groom reveal themselves to each other for the first time on their wedding day after all preparations are complete.♡

Origin of the First Look＊

Originally in Europe, it was customary for the bride and groom to prepare for the wedding completely separately, and they would not see each other until the wedding day.

Therefore, the groom would not see the bride in her wedding dress until they met at the altar on the day of the ceremony.＊

A First Look Just for the Two of Us♡

"I want to make it a memorable moment for just the two of us rather than seeing each other's beautiful appearance for the first time in front of everyone at the ceremony♡"

The First Look before the ceremony started for reasons like, "The moment I see him, I'll be so emotional that I'll cry, so I need to touch up my makeup," and similar sentiments.♡

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment of Destiny＊

Slowly and secretly approaching him, saying, "I'm ready♡," leading to an emotional hug as tears flow.

Focus on His Expression＊

His face, unable to express a sound from the sheer joy of seeing his beloved in her bridal attire...! The happiness of such a reaction is overwhelming.♡

In that moment, filled with emotion, you reaffirm, "I'm so glad I can marry this person who loves me so much♡."

Feeling butterflies seeing her in her wedding dress for the first time. Overwhelmed by the bride's radiant beauty...♡

The shy pose of the groom, paired with the bride's incredibly happy expression, creates a wonderfully cute First Look moment♩

We Want to Imitate This! Shots We Want in Such Poses♡

In Japan, there are gradually more couples planning First Looks＊ We want to capture this emotional moment that happens only once in a lifetime in wonderful photos!

Ideas for Capturing Moments＊

Here are some pose ideas you’ll want to keep in mind to capture the precious First Look moment in beautiful wedding photos♡

Idea to Capture 1: The moment of removing his blindfold♡

Idea to Capture 2: The secret pose at the corner of the wall♩

Idea to Capture 3: Both looking in the same direction with blindfolds on♡ The bouquet as a blindfold is adorable!

Idea to Capture 4: A photo while holding hands and waiting for that moment♡

Idea to Capture 5: Sneak peeking at him waiting at the corner of the wall♡ “I wonder if he’ll be surprised♡”

Idea to Capture 6: The moment of slowly approaching from the grand staircase...♡

Idea to Capture 7: On the spiral staircase. “Finally, we meet♡”

Idea to Capture 8: The moment of the hug after the First Look is definitely a must-capture; it will become a treasure for a lifetime.♡

Points for Shooting＊

To capture the expressions of both the bride and groom without missing a moment, it's best to have more than two photographers shooting the event.♡

Additionally, you’ll want to capture the moment of the First Look between the bride and her bridesmaids seeing her ready for the first time.＊

You also want to capture the warm expressions of the ushers witnessing the emotional moments.♡

A Touching Moment♡ When You See Your Loved One Dressed Up for the First Time＊＊

There are various ceremonies and customs at weddings, but incorporating the First Look, which will certainly become the couple's best memory, is a desired production to have!

The Groom's Emotions and the Bride's Full of Happy Aura♡

Seeing me in my wedding dress, I’m so grateful that he is so happy! It’s a moment when you truly feel, I’m glad we met and we are getting married.＊＊

Be sure to wipe away his tears of emotion yourself♩ From now on, may you always be the one to wipe away his tears.♡