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18 Real Couples Who Melted Our Hearts With Their First Look Photo

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We assume that if you are reading this, you are thinking about doing a first look photo on your wedding day. It's obvious from the sweet photos below that it's such a special moment between a couple, so it's clear why it's popular. In case you're not familiar, a first look photo is when a couple shares their first look together prior to the ceremony.

This moment can be completely tailored to you and the timeline of your day. It's also a great time saver, as your photographer can capture you both together for your portraits before the day begins, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your day afterwards. Let these wonderful private first look photo moments of our One Fab Day real wedding couples inspire you!

1. Kaitlin & Austin's Pastel Carton House Wedding with a Travel Twist

Kaitlin and Austin's wedding was whimsical and sophisticated and they found so many sweet ways to thread their love of travel through their celebration from their table settings to their guest book. From their first look to their first dance, fall in love with their dream day here.

2. Meadhbh and Alan's Festival Wedding of Dreams

The groom designed the engagement ring, the mother of the bride created the wedding dress and the theme was completely customised around their passion for music festivals - Meadhbh and Alan's wedding is a must-see. Check it out here!

3. Abbey & Robbies Chic Rathsallagh House Wedding

Featuring fluffy white rose bouquets, a pearl crown fit for a celestial queen, a beautiful first look photo moment, and a champagne tower that was the star of the celebrations! Check it out here.

4. Sweet Smiles & Super Style: Claire and Shane's Tankardstown House Wedding

From the sweet first look to Benito their greyhound with them every step of the day, Claire and Shane's sunny wedding day will steal your hearts. See more from their day here.

5. Ally & Andrews Colourful Castle Leslie Wedding

This real wedding showcases art deco accents, a private first look, luxe velvet tuxedos and opulent floral arrangements which emulated the vibrant personalities and endless love shared by Ally and Andrew. Check it out here.

6. Audrey & Jim's Chic Carefree Wedding Day

Audrey and Jim's wedding features a gorgeous first look photo between the couple and the most swoon-worthy bridal coat! Check it out here.

7. Siobhan & Roger's Sweet Love-Filled Day

Siobhan and Roger chose the first look over a first dance and ditched the formal speeches to make more time to spend personally with family and friends. Check it out here.

8. Claire & Gary's DIY Wedding Brimming with the Bride's Favourite Flower

This immensely personal and stylish Ballyvolane House celebration is guaranteed to make you swoon. Claire and Gary's first look in front of the wisteria-covered country house was so special and it set the perfect vibe for their dream day. See all the magical details here.

9. Eclectic, Autumnal Romance for Jemma and Stephen

Jemma and Stephen put together the loveliest wedding day at Mount Druid which was all about rustic, Autumnal glamour and relaxed vibes, and featured a gorge fall first look too. Check it out here.

10. Doughnuts, Bubbles and Temporary Tattoos for Cathy & Josh

Featuring a first look, temporary tattoos, and doughnuts and pizza on the menu, this Barnwell Farm wedding was original, delightfully laid-back and full of personality. Check it out here.

11. Autumn Love: Nicola and Gerard's Kilshane House

Bride Nicola had not just one, but two first looks on the big day. After having an emotional first look with her dad, Gerard waited patiently as Nicola made her way through the stunning grounds at Kilshane House to share a private moment. Check it out here.

12. Until the End of Time: Aoife & Jack's Burton House Wedding

Packed with personal touches (including a romantic first look!), poetry and rustic charm, this wedding is one for the books and a great example of what the power of love and family can achieve. Check it out here!

13. Gatsby-esque Vibes: Juliane & Jack's Christmas Wedding

The couple came up with lots of clever ways to make the day feel more relaxed - from a beautiful first look and pre-dinner speeches, to caricature artists! - so their Gatsby-inspired wedding feature really is a must-read right here.

14. A Sumptuous Celebration for Alex & Colin's Clivedon House Wedding

This real wedding is just the boost of supreme gorgeousness we didn't know we needed - from the first look to the first dance the glam factor was set high and we're loving every bit. Check it out here!

15. Michelle & Franzi's Relaxed Rustic Celebration in Germany

Michelle and Franzi's laid-back, rustic outdoor wedding celebration was kicked off with the sweetest first look for the pair. Check it out here.

16. Claire & Connor's Armada Hotel Wedding Oozing Relaxed Elegance

The Atlantic Ocean serving as a hypnotic backdrop to Claire and Connor's happiest day and their first look was one of the most enjoyable moments for them. Dive into all the dreamy details here.

17. Eoin & Anouska's Cinematic City Hall First Look

When a wedding photographer ties the knot you know it's going to be an epically stylish affair and bride Anouska, who is a wedding and fashion photographer, and the Creative Director of APB Creative Studio truly made us gasp. With a breathtaking first look in Dublin City Hall followed by an intimate registry office ceremony, an epic city photoshoot and a penthouse reception with a magically minimalist aesthetic, you'll definitely want to see the rest here.

18. Maggie & Emmett's Destination Wedding in the West

Mayo was the only place the New York lovebirds Maggie and Emmett wanted to tie the knot. Emmett’s family is from Mayo and Maggie absolutely fell in love with the county during their trips there through the years. Their beautiful day was loaded with gorgeous moments and pops of blue, but how beyond gorgeous was their emotional first look in the picturesque gardens of their venue The Castlecourt Hotel? See all the magic here.

We have a full post on First Look and Should You Have One here, or why not check out 18 Wedding Cute Photo Ideas for your special day? We also have amazing wedding inspiration posts full to the brim of themes, budget cost tips and many more! Enjoy!