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Paul and I decided to see each other before the wedding because at the end of the day, it made the most sense for photos. We would be dressed. Our bridal party would be together. It would save time. It would mean that our friends could enjoy the cocktail hour and reception without having to stand around for photos.

It was the right decision for us.

And besides, I don't believe it's bad luck for the bride & the groom to see each other before the wedding.

So I hid behind a tree and waited for Paul to come.

The groomsmen walked past and hollered hello. I hollered back. I adore those guys.

And then Paul was there.

He turned his back and I walked up behind him.

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At the last second, I panicked and wrapped him in a bear hug.

(That was awkward.)

He turned, and TA-DA : First Look.

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…plus a few portraits.

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to be continued…

all photography by Lisa Welge

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12 responses to “wedding photos & words : first look.”

  1. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    Looooove these so much! You both look wonderful & SO happy! Awesome.

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  2. Tanya Avatar

    After the many months of watching you prepare, it’s been great to see your pictures! STUNNING!
    Question: did you have a spray tan? Do you have any tips to share about spray tans? What to do, not to do, etc?

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  3. elise blaha Avatar

    Yes! I did and highly recommend it. I did the one where the girl manually sprays you, not a machine and I was very impessed with the darkness and evenness. I would do a trial run about two weeks before your event, to be sure you like the results. Be sure to exfoliate and shave before and remeber you cant shower for at least 12 hrs post spray. Mine lasted about six days and that was with lots of swimming in bora bora!

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  4. goshery Avatar

    Goose bumps! What a beautiful day you had. There could just as well be hearts falling from the sky – it’s easy to see the love you two share. I can’t wait to see more!

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  5. Sara Avatar

    All these posts are so fun! I really love the orange! Great choice. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. eeny Avatar

    As gorgeous as can be… wow!

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  7. mary.mary Avatar
    mary.mary

    Absolutely breathtaking. Your dress is perfection, you look stunning in it. And the pictures of your husband seeing you as a bride are so sweet and touching! Wow. Wishing you many many years of joy & bliss 🙂

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  8. April W Avatar

    These pictures are absolutely amazing. You look so happy! What a wonderful memory for both of you…
    – April W

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  9. breanne and madelyn Avatar

    i am so happy for you… the happiness that the two of you share shines in these photos! you look stunning!

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  10. Lydia Avatar

    These photos are really sweet! What an adorable couple! Congratulations!

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  11. Kimberly Avatar

    seriously elise could everything have been any more insanely perfect!?!? Love these photos of you two together . . .and how amazing the poppy wall that you walked by!!!! and love you and your girls on the street, the palm trees . . ..gosh, gosh gosh!!!!

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  12. Annette Avatar

    Love it gal, just landed on ur album and enjoyed your labor of love through out.
    Annette from Uganda.

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