I've read about marriage partners getting flack for not having the 'authentic' first look which stems from walking down the aisle. Some are for waiting, others want to have a few minutes with their special someone before the festivities begin. For us, these first look photos were fun and to take, especially with our families around us. We were able to get some great shots from our parents (Laurie Brown, Rob Kangas, and Lori Peterson), as well as our photographers. Plus, it helped to get the group shots taken care of before the celebration commenced. Mt. Hood is in the background, and flowers by Ms. Amy Kwok!