Should We Break Tradition?

Should We Break Tradition?

Breaking Tradition: Seeing Each Other Before the Ceremony

We all know that traditionally, brides and grooms do not see each other on the day of the wedding until the moment when the bride begins her walk down the aisle. Some believe it’s bad luck for a couple to see each other before their ceremony. This superstition is actually rooted in the historic practices of arranged marriages – keeping the couple apart was a tactic to keep the groom from changing his mind about the bride before he married her. Crazy, isn’t it? Even so, there is no right decision in this matter. Every bride will feel differently, and whatever you decide is perfect for you! But it’s never a bad thing to consider your options before making a decision. J

Here are some reasons FOR seeing each other before the ceremony:

1. You’ll still get the magical moment where the bride and groom lock eyes as she begins her walk towards him. Brides may be concerned about losing the ‘wow’ factor; but I assure you, it will be a huge moment - no matter what. You’re about to get married! The emotion and intensity of the moment will not be lost if you see each other before the ceremony.



2. The few hours before the wedding is a time of many things happening at once – basically, chaos. Taking a few moments alone with your soon-to-be- hubby will give you a chance to relax and enjoy the day, and allow all the other little details to work themselves out (without you).



3. It also gives you a chance to have a moment alone with your significant other. When you walk down the aisle, you won’t be able to talk, kiss, touch, laugh or cry – but if you take a moment before hand, you can have a romantic moment to enjoy the enormity of the day! You won’t have to hold anything back, and the moment usually makes for some very cute pictures. Couples often note that they don’t have much time to talk while busy with guests during the celebration, so taking a moment will give you a chance to reconnect with the real meaning of the day.



4. Photos usually take a significant amount of time, and often leave wedding guests waiting anxiously at the reception for the wedding party to arrive. If you schedule time before your ceremony for photos, chances are you will have more time to use different locations and enjoy the photo shoot, because you won’t be stressing about getting back to your guests. That way, you can get to the party sooner after the ceremony – and who doesn’t want that?!

See? There are some pretty good reasons to break tradition, at least in this sense.

What do you think of couples seeing each other before the ceremony? Completely crazy, or something to consider?

-          Carina