We decided to have a reveal and our couples photographs just before the wedding ceremony.  We didn't want to be rushed and also didn't want our guests to have to wait an hour for us to have our photographs taken.  Turns out it was the best decision for us.  We loved having our special moment to ourselves without others looking on and had time to relax and enjoy the moment as soon to be husband and wife before walking down the aisle and saying I do. 

Our photographs were taken at The Mission in San Juan Capistrano, a few blocks from our wedding venue.  (El Adobe de Capistrano).  We had to pay $75 to have our permit for our photographer.  We probably could have skipped that if we weren't wearing a tux and bridal gown!  At any rate, it was the best $75 out of wedding budget.  We love the backdrop for the photos and the privacy we had on a quiet Friday afternoon.

Below are the pics of our reveal to one another.  As you can see from the photos it was a special and tear fulled sacred moment shared between the two of us!