10/14/2025
The “First Look” With Your Bridesmaids.
On your wedding day, the decision to have a first look is a personal choice for the couple to make based on your preferences and wedding vision. Our couple decided not to do a first look together, instead, our bride Sydnei opted to have her “First Look” with her bridal party. The first look between a bride and her bridesmaids is usually full of emotions. If you have a good hype crew, the first look with your bridesmaids might be the perfect way to give you all the positive energy you need on your wedding day!
A little extra planning during the bridal prep moment is all it takes to make this moment happen. Typically, the bridesmaids will get dressed first (ideally in a separate room from the bride), while the bride and her mom (or sister) help her into her wedding dress. Once the bride is dressed, she is brought into the room with the best lighting. The bridesmaids are asked to close their eyes and turn around on the count of 1..2..3. What usually follows is a lot of excited screaming and emotional responses from your girls.
One common misconception about bridesmaid first looks is that you can only do one if none of your bridesmaids have seen your dress. This is not true. It is still special, and your bridesmaids will still react with excitement even if they happened to see your dress a few months ago.
Trust me - the way you look as a bride for the very first time, on your actual wedding day, is what makes this moment so special!
Wedding Planner & Designer: Exclusive Events by Lisa
