Our partners at Dove recently launched their new Amazing Moments campaign, celebrating the fact that sometimes the moments that make us sweat are the most amazing moments of all. We all know that the events surrounding engagements and weddings can definitely be a little nerve-inducing. To showcase this very concept, Dove put its Clinical Protection Antiperspirant to the test during Louisa’s surprise proposal to the love of her life, Rob. Watch their sweet story below, and then keep reading for one of my own amazing moments!
View the film here!
I’ve been using Dove for as long as I can remember, and it’s safe to say that they certainly played a part in my own wedding day. After all, Dove Clinical Protection offers undeniable wetness protection and has ¼ moisturizers to care for skin.
One amazing moment from my wedding day comes from both a sentimental and educational viewpoint, and I’m sharing all about it with you today!
Here at Every Last Detail, we are huge proponents of the amazing moments that are so commonly associated with First Looks. But it may surprise you as to why- because I myself didn’t do a First Look for my own wedding!
You see, I had dreamed of walking down the aisle to my soon-to-be husband for years. Quite literally- since we were married in my childhood church and had been dating for 9 years. So when my photographer presented me with the concept of a First Look, I immediately said no. What I didn’t know about, however, were the benefits of a First Look.
As I walked down the aisle to my husband, I was a teary eyed mess. And when I say teary eyed mess, I really mean blubbering ugly crying mess. Add in the fact that 200 people were witnessing this, trying not to trip over my dress, and remembering what to do when I reached my soon-to-be husband? Goodness gracious y’all- talk about nerves! Luckily, all of those things disappeared fast as I got closer to my husband, and I made it down the aisle.
But all that to say… I definitely wish I had done a First Look. Why, you ask? Because I know without a doubt that I would have been able to be more in the moment as I was walking down the aisle. Instead of worrying about the fact that I was crying, I would have been able to focus on my husband, and actually notice our loved ones who were there to witness our marriage. Had I seen my husband before, we would have been able to chat before our vows and look each other in the eyes. Instead, we went right into an hour long Catholic mass, could hardly even say hi to each other, and had to awkwardly whisper to one another amidst all of our excitement.
Forgetting about my own experience for a second, let’s also consider the thousands of weddings that I’ve seen. Can you guess which couples always have the best images and reactions of the groom as his bride walks down the aisle to him? The ones who do a First Look! Knowing all that goes into a wedding day, and being by the side of many couples too, the private moments together that a First Look provides are invaluable. You can laugh, cry, hug, and kiss, all without worrying a thing about who sees you (other than your photographer of course). And then, when it comes time to walk down the aisle, the bride and groom are always both so much more in the moment. Eyes fixed on one another, focusing on what is about to happen, and the pure fact that you can fixate that you are walking down the aisle to your future husband. Not to mention that everyone I’ve ever talked to who has done a First Look always says that they are so glad they did it, and it’s one of the most memorable, amazing moments from their wedding day!
And as proof, I wanted to share my all-time favorite First Look and “Down the Aisle” images I’ve seen…
Above images by Jason Mize Photography
Amazing, right?! Friends, after all of this… I definitely encourage you to consider a First Look, so you can experience all of those amazing moments on your own wedding day! And of course don’t forget to include Dove Clinical Protection in your wedding day too!
Thank you Simply Stylist and Dove for sponsoring this post!
Lauren
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