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Getting shots of the groomsmen should be easy, right? There’s no, “Does my hair look flat?”, “Which pose will make me look the skinniest?”, or “Wait, I need more lip gloss!” (I may or may not be guilty of that last one).
And looking through the first few photos of the groomsmen shots, I believed that to be the case. They look great! (And unless you look really close you can’t even tell that their suits don’t match, their ties don’t match, and one of them is wearing a rented tux because he didn’t listen to the three very nice emails I sent him that plainly detailed what groomsmen were supposed to wear.)
Kelli even managed to get them to stand in a nice line. Almost everyone is looking at the camera, and almost everyone has their hands in “secret agent” position.
But then, she asked them to turn around and put their hands behind their backs and chaos ensued!
This is why only very nice people become photographers.
Eventually all things were in order. Even the sun came out and said hello in this shot. The Best Man wants to know why Kelli took a photo that directly highlights his bum. The words “sun flare” have no meaning to him.
While moving from one spot to another, look what happened!
I have no words.
I admit, jumping pictures are becoming a bit cliche, but I love them because they help subjects loosen up a little bit. Usually jumping pictures full of a groom and groomsmen turn out really awesome (like the jumping shot in this post by Kelli Nicole), but the shot below is probably the worst jumping picture I have ever seen… and it was the best of the bunch!
I just love these guys. 
I don’t know how it happened, but I managed to secure a position for myself in the “Cheesy Wedding Shot Hall of Fame”.
I received an email from SILcado in Poland (who was unable to make it to the wedding) and it said, “I love your pictures, especially the one of you on the hands of many men!” On the hands of many men, indeed.
There was a girl named Kelli Nicole. She took my photos.
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
That Wedding: Group Shots With a Little Spice
Can i just say i love how you credit your photographer different in every single recap post!
your blogs are great!
too bad when I looked at the 1st pic I though - wow - those suits match well. hmmmmm 
ooh, this is so dorky of me, but that “different” should be “differently”
i can’t bear a grammar mistake.
LOL! I absolutely love pictures like these! Looks like everyone was having a ton of fun!
Your groomsmen look great and your husband is super handsome! We also want to have our groomsmen wear whatever suit they want, preferably in a dark color. I want black, but my fiance says most guys don’t own true black suits, but they might own dark charcoal. I have no idea if this is the case. Anyway, what color are the guys’ suits and what instructions did you give them for attire?
p.s. LOVE the bouts!
Loving your pictures as always Mrs Avo I too fell victim to the ‘on the hands of many men shot’!
Hahahahaha… too funny… love the “hands behind their back” photos. I’ve also never been a fan of the groomsmen-holding-up-bride photos, but calling them “bride on the hands of many men” makes it seem so hip and artsy.
These shots are hilarious and full of personality. And I too would like to be on the hands of many men. But don’t tell Mr. HC.
I am having serious regrets now that I have no ‘on the hands of many men’ shots. Very serious regrets.
@phruphru: Actually one of those guys is wearing a dark chocolate suit, my husbands suit is black with faint pinstripes, and some of the guys are wearing pure black. The guy in charcoal is standing on the far right in the 2nd and 5th shots if you would like to compare how his suit looks like the rest.
A few of our guys are well off (right out of college, great jobs, single) and so it wasn’t too hard for them to buy black suits. One or two borrowed, the one rented a tux, and the other couldn’t afford to do anything but wear his charcoal gray. Maybe assess your own situation, and go with the majority on color?
@Mrs. Sea Breeze: Who would have ever thought that it would be possible to regret a cheesy wedding photo?
Boys are so silly - although the silly ones are my favorite shots!
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Your groomsmen look great and your husband is super handsome. We also want to have our groomsmen wear whatever suit they want, preferably in a dark color. Thank you.
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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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