Wedding Planning: Should we do a first look?

Destination Wedding Planning: Should We Do a First Look?

Your destination wedding is fast approaching, you’ve booked Villa la Joya as the perfect Playa del Carmen wedding venue, the caterers and DJ are set, and we’re getting down to the nitty gritty of the schedule for your big day. Your destination wedding photographer is going to ask if you would like to do a “first look”, a special moment before the ceremony for The Big Reveal of your wedding finery.

Should you do a first look? Well, that’s completely up to you of course but we highly recommend it! This is an opportunity to take a breath and relax before the ceremony, feel the love of your bridal party, family and partner and capture some authentic moments of joy in photographs you will treasure forever. While some couples choose to stick to the “tradition” of not seeing each other before walking down the aisle, most of our guests embrace the idea of the “first look” and we are delighted to share some of these gorgeous moments with you.

How to Do a First Look at Your Villa la Joya Destination Wedding

Capturing the emotions of your wedding day is the most important job of your Playa del Carmen wedding photographer, more than just the decor and details, it’s the LOVE that you see shining through in your photos that you want to remember forever. A “first look” with the father of the bride is often one of the most emotional moments of the day and some of our favorite wedding photos ever are between a bride and her daddy moments before the ceremony. Have your tissues ready, somebody’s going to cry!

The “first look” between a couple on their wedding day is simply priceless and the variations on the theme are endless. The stunning staircase at Villa la Joya makes a perfect backdrop for a grand bridal entrance and reveal. Our balconies with their columns and incredible views of the sea and garden are a private place to just BE with your love before the craziness of the day. The lush gardens with their natural beauty and peace bring you a chance to embrace, share private words or exchange a special gift before the ceremony.

You have the freedom to choose what you do with this time and if comedy and a sense of humor are what brought you together, a little innocent pranking and joking around are definitely in order, what fun, what laughs, what a great way to relieve stress before the ceremony! Even the most elegant weddings can have a playful side.

Destination Wedding First Looks at Villa la Joya Bring Us Joy!

Your destination wedding photos tell the story of your day, the beauty, the details and the emotions of it all. The “First Looks'' are authentic moments, real-life love reactions that MUST be captured in photos. These are the feelings we remember, they bring us such joy! Ask us for suggestions on where to get the best first look photos at Villa la Joya or tell us your dream and we will do all we can to make it happen. We’ll be delighted to recommend the best Playa del Carmen wedding photographers for YOUR personal style and remember, there are no vendor fees at Villa la Joya!