07/13/2026
When I was helping Ali and Ben plan out the timeline of their day, they needed to decide whether or not they wanted to do a first look. This is a question I ask all of my couples, and there is no pressure from me to go one way or the other. Your wedding day should reflect what feels right for the two of you, not what my preferences are.
What felt right for Ali and Ben was doing a first look and then sharing their vows privately with each other. Despite the wind and the rain, Ali was fully onboard with having their first look on the deck, and it was beautiful. I popped in noise-canceling headphones to not hear anything, and it was one of the most magical moments of the day, getting to watch the two of them just be together in the moment. There were lots of tears, smiles, giggles, and the most intimate exchanging of promises. I may not know what they were saying, but it was clear what they were feeling.