Bride pranks groom with a fake first look and his reaction is priceless

He definitely did not expect this.
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Weddings are unforgettable ― everything from the ceremony to the way everyone is dressed will hopefully stay in the lucky couple's memory forever.

One Arizona bride made sure her groom would never forget how she looked on their wedding day, but not in the way you'd expect.

Bride Erin Goldberg wanted to surprise her groom Ean Goldberg during the first look of what is meant to be of the bride in her white dress. Instead, she decided to play a playful prank on him.

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Erin opted for a very ordinary look. She wore sweatpants and a cat graphic T-shirt as a way of messing with her husband-to-be. The groom, expecting to see her in a white dress, seemed pleasantly surprised. Once he turned around, it was all laughs and giggles.

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The photographer was in on the prank and captured the groom's reaction, which fortunately was positive, proving a great sense of humor is important in the person you marry. She shared the photos on Facebook and said, "This is the story of the best first look I've ever witnessed!"

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Eventually the bride changed into a more traditional look and looked beautiful in all her glory. Romance isn't dead and neither is comedy.

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