Christine & Josh: A Woodlawn Estate Farm Wedding

I’m often asked about a first look and whether or not it’s something I believe is important. As a photographer, I love them. They allow for a beautiful, quiet time for just the bride and groom to enjoy a few moments before the busyness of the day begins. And, it allows me extra time for the couple’s portraits. Yes, please!

That being said, when it gets right down to it, I’m pretty traditional. I believe in following the rules of something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new. I believe in wearing your grandmother’s wedding gown. I believe in the bride’s father giving her away. And when I got married, I followed tradition and saw my husband for the first time on our wedding day waiting at the end of the aisle for me.

Christine and Josh chose this option as well. And when Christine walked down the aisle toward Josh, he was overwhelmed with emotion and tears! We’ll never know for sure whether he would have had the same reaction had he seen her before the ceremony, but I tend to think there’s something about this exact moment, the moment just before you say your vows, that is incredibly moving and intensifies your emotions.

The debate over having a first look will continue I’m sure, but I think we can all agree that this sweet couple had a beautiful wedding!

Many talented vendors contributed to this day including: Woodlawn Estate Farm, venue; Reverend Dale Farrell, officiant; Ernie Riviere of Invincible Entertainment, DJ; Weavers Flowers, flowers, S-Kape Salon, hair and make up; Katie Edgar of Better Batter Cakes, cake; Rita B. Catering, catering; and JILL CHRISTINE DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY, photography.