Ok, really trying to do some catching up here! I’ve been so excited about this wedding and couldn’t wait to post it! This post is too big for just one entry, so first I’ll start with a couple detail shots, some getting ready and a bunch of portraits. Lindsey and Mark were married last month in Acadian Village and they started out their day with a huge portrait session. Yep, you heard right, I showed up as they were dressing, and then we went off and took some amazing portraits BEFORE the ceremony. Now I know what some of you are thinking: “Your not supposed to see each other before the ceremony!” Really? Have you ever asked why? Well, I’ve done some searching on this subject and it seems it all started back in the days of arranged marriages, and the father’s fear of the man backing out of their “business deal” if he met the daughter before the wedding and was less than impressed. Over time it turned into a tradition that the bride and groom can’t see each other before the ceremony. When you consider all the benefits of seeing each other before hand, you may have to ask yourself, is keeping this tradition really worth it? Or will you be better off taking advantage of all the benefits like:
One: You get to spend quality time together instead of spending the day avoiding each other. After all, its supposed to be one of the greatest days of your life, why not spend it with each other!
Two: Every couple i’ve had this year who requested this, told me that it helped them to relax their nerves, and the stress just melted away the moment we started the portrait session, which means they enter the ceremony with a more relaxed state of mind and some feel that they would not have enjoyed their ceremony as well if they would have carried all that stress and nervous energy in with them.
Three: Taking formals with the family and wedding party in advance of the ceremony (while your freshly made up), means you don’t have to keep your guests waiting, and you can go strait from ceremony to reception without breaking out of the moment!
Four: BAD-ASS PORTRAITS FOREVER! (need i say more?)
Thinking of doing this yourself? It’s a personal decision and while it makes since for some, others may still be uncomfortable with the idea, or just feel it is not for them. Here is some great reading material about this tradition, see what other’s experiences and opinions are and it may help you decide what would be best for you! The Knot: Is it really bad luck? A little debate on TresSugar The Origin.
What’s your opinion? Over the years I never thought anyone would tell me they planed on seeing each other beforehand. In 5 years, it only happened to me once. Then suddenly this year, 5 couples told me they planned to see each other beforehand. Is this a new trend? Will seeing each other before the ceremony become the new tradition?
And now for “Lindsey and Mark’s Wedding” – Part 1
Check back soon for part 2!
by Dawn Earles
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