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After all of those hugs we walked over to the lawn for the group shots. What is it about walking photos that makes brides love them so much? This shot even has some random car in the background and it is still one of my favorite wedding shots.
One thing I didn’t do was get some shots of the back of my dress during the portrait session. So sad when you think about how much I love my mom’s veil and my bustle.
Group shots are so boring. I realize they are an opportunity to catalogue who was present, but they’re just boring. Luckily they didn’t take very long because we only took 6. The full group, anyone related to either of us, my mom’s side, my dad’s side, me and my grandparents, and me and my grandmas. The only shot I regret not taking is one with just Mr. Avocado and his family/guests.
This is what group shots are like. The photographer attempting to get everyone in place, everyone talking to someone 5 people away from them, and the people in the back row blending in with the trees because the ladies in front can’t be squatting in their dresses.
What is my sister doing? I have no idea. But at the time I found it to be absolutely hilarious!
In my last post I mentioned that my bouquet was trashed, and this picture illustrates why. Anytime I needed to be putting my arms around someone for a photo I just tossed it on the ground in front of me. Bad bride.
Sorry dad, even your tender loving care can’t save that bouquet from a sad and lonely death.
I saw MOH Shay walking around with the umbrellas I had stockpiled in case of rain. We obviously wouldn’t be needing them for the guests, but I couldn’t just let them be a complete waste and so I called MOH Shay over for a little mini photo shoot.
This turned out to be the only time we did something that involved just the two of us the entire day. I think it is one of her favorite memories as well.
An attempt at some Rodney Smith-style shots. This is what I like to think of as the “spice” we added to the group portrait time.
My mom, sister, and I all happened to be waiting around together while some other shots were being taken so we capitalized on the chance to be our silly selves for just a moment.
Of course, being the busy bride, the shots really did last just a moment.
The last thing Suavacado and I did on temple grounds was capture what I like to call the “iconic LDS wedding day portraits”. I’m not joking, all LDS brides and grooms have pictures just like this on their wedding day. I really wish my shots didn’t involve that big ugly scaffold on the steeple.
I might try and Photoshop the scaffold out, and I might not. It was part of our wedding day after all.
Previously:
That Wedding: Bridesmaid Party!
That Wedding: Whole Foods (Rehearsal-ish) Luncheon
That Wedding: Harbor Sailing
That Wedding: Putting My Face On
That Wedding: The Gift Exchange
That Wedding: Dressing That Bride
That Wedding: Bridal Details
That Wedding: The First Look
That Wedding: Into The Woods
That Wedding: Woodsy Family Portraits
That Wedding: To Wed! To Wed!
That Wedding: Showered With Love, Coins, and Hugs
I honestly thought it was a sky scraper until you pointed out that it was scaffolding… if it bugs you, take it out, but I think it looks fine.
take it out, I say it takes away from you guys that bright blue sky makes you stand out.
take it out! too nice a shot to be ruined by maintenance
I love the candid pictures!! So cute. I say keep the scaffold. Why does each pic need to look perfect?
I say take it out, and then you can have both, depending on your mood! 
i think it keeps the photo ‘real’ and i don’t think it’s ugly, and it marks the timeframe of your marriage.
i’ve been over the whole ‘jumping shots’ trend for awhile now but i love the one of you and sistacado! you girls got some hops!!
I like it in…but u could just have both.
I love the “real” group picture shot with everyone talking. Thanks for telling it like it is!
The journalism ethics person within me says leave it in– it’s the imperfections captured in photography that are the most compelling and fascinating. Perfect pictures are boring
You could always take it out and keep both versions of the shot..
You should keep it in! I’m all about the authentic photos! I don’t think it takes away from you two.
The silly shots are fantastic. And um, are you two professional jumpers or something, ’cause those turned out AWESOME.
Leave it in! It adds character! Besides, every time you look at the pics, you will know something is off… And if you really want to get cheesy, it can be a metaphor for putting up the structure necessary for building a marriage…
Great photos I love the ones of you and your sister with the umbrellas!
TAKE IT OUT! Just me. I also love the photos of you & your sis (& later your mom) hamming it up!
Try it both ways. I’m in favor of taking it out though. Such a fantastic kiss! That needs a gorgeous blue sky behind it and the Temple.
But even with the scaffold in the bkg, you can see the love!
A temple like marriage (or visa versa) occasionally needs a little scaffolding, a little restoration, and some touche-ups. Or perhaps less of a stretch is that the life we build contains both good and ill and it isn’t all perfect-pretty, don’t photoshop life out.
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Mrs. Avocado, Seattle Age and Occupation: 23, Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Consultant Engagement Date: July 27, 2008 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 30, 2008 Venue: LDS Seattle Temple & Hotel 1000 About Me: Somehow this little farm girl found herself a genuine Pole to fall in love and eventually move away to Poland with. I am an LDS bride attempting to plan a private religious ceremony, ring ceremony, seated reception for 100, and an open house while coordinating for guests flying in from across the United States and as far away as Poland. I try to avoid fads, excess waste, and saturated fat. I strongly endorse photography, DDR, calorie counting, rss feeds, cooking, and utilizing your resources.
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