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Steal this “first look” idea: do it on a bridge!

At a Glance

Lots of couples like to share the first look with each other, but some are finding joy in giving it a creative twist!

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Photography by Rhinehart Photography

The “first look” has evolved waaay past the “veiled bride” tradition of old. While plenty of couples these days like to share the surprise of first seeing each other in their fab wedding attire, clever soon-to-weds are finding joy in giving it a creative twist. Enter Jayleen and Kailer:

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They agreed in advance that they wanted the moment to not only be a delightful, dramatic surprise, but also free them to make unbiased wardrobe choices that would reflect their individuality. Their patience paid off:

First Look!

From Jayleen:…when the umbrellas came down, and I saw Kailer standing there, I was completely overtaken. It was like a million butterflies just bursting from my heart!!

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Kailer explained that both of them love the outdoors, and nature is a big part of their relationship – so choosing the bridge in their favorite park for the reveal was perfect. And the rainbow umbrellas? Perfection.

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Love these two as much as we do? Just wait until you see our feature article of their entire wedding, coming at ya this Friday!

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