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First Look – Is it for You? | Photography Trends

First Look – Is it for You? | Photography Trends

by Amye Brunette | Jul 1, 2022 | Advice & Etiquette | 0 comments

Top Reasons to have a First Look By Jiza Zito, Olive & Cypress  Do you know why it was once considered “bad luck” for the groom to see the bride before the wedding? The tradition has less-than-romantic origins. During the time when arranged marriages were...

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