First looks for couples before weddings were all the rage here on the Outer Banks some years back; now they seem to be just another option to consider. While the time-honored tradition of not seeing your significant other until the ceremony continues to be the more common practice, many couples now opt for a scheduled moment, just after they have finished getting ready, for them them to meet in private before the ceremony. 

The first look has its pros and cons, so I’ll try to break them down for you here: