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Planning on skipping the first look? If you\u2019re planning a wedding in Des Moines or anywhere in Central Iowa and choosing to skip the first look, you\u2019re not alone. A lot of couples want that traditional, emotional moment walking down the aisle. But here\u2019s the truth most people don\u2019t talk about. Skipping the first look doesn\u2019t just change one moment; it impacts your entire wedding day timeline.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down so you can decide what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Planning on skipping the first look? If you\u2019re planning a wedding in Des Moines or anywhere in Central Iowa and choosing to skip the first look, you\u2019re not alone. A lot of couples want that traditional, emotional moment walking down the aisle. But here\u2019s the truth most people don\u2019t talk about. 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