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This is a time that is set aside for the Bride and Groom to see each other for the first time in their wedding dress\/suit, in a private moment instead of the traditional way, in front of all their friends and family. \u00a0There are lots of pictures taken during the reveal as well as plenty after too! There are a few reasons why a first look before your wedding is a great idea, and below we will go over those as well as ideas and examples to show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaining more and more popularity, the &#8220;first look&#8221; between the bride and groom before saying &#8216;I do&#8217; is taking off! Couples are moving toward doing a first look before seeing each other at the end of the altar. 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