Wedding Day Tip: How to be a Hero

weddingtipbout It never fails to happen on wedding day- we’re rolling along with photos and it’s time to capture the groomsmen.  They are getting on their jackets, putting on their ties...(why do guys have it so much easier!!) but then the moment of realization- the boutonnieres!

We need them on for pictures!

All the guys stand in a circle like deer in headlights looking at the small flower and pins in fear and trepidation.

How on earth do you put that thing on?

So all eyes go to me–the photographer, who is trying to rally everyone to stay on schedule!   On the inside I'm thinking yikes! I didn't train for this part! But I figure it out and pin some boutonnieres!

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So this post is more for me and my pin-stricken fingers (!) but if you find yourself playing any kind of role at a wedding, this is a way to be the hero and help put on some boutonnieres!

Here are two helpful YouTube tutorials I found:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktDA9eVGmyQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WosAiUsUJGI

Kristen and Baron are MARRIED!

Congrats Kristen and Baron!  What a beautiful Michigan wedding held on the very own Brooks family farm!  All of the details and subtle touches at this wedding were just spectacular, with each holding such careful thought and meaning!  I've had the privilege of knowing the Brooks' family for many years and it was such an honor to photograph this celebration for Kristen and Baron and their families!  Thank you Kristen and Baron- it truly was picture perfect!! 006_2015-07-28_0012 012_2015-07-28_0001 018_2015-07-28_0006 031_2015-07-28_0029 037_2015-07-28_0033 039_2015-07-28_0035 047_2015-07-28_0042 050_2015-07-28_0044 051_2015-07-28_0091 056_2015-07-28_0048 060_2015-07-28_0097 063_2015-07-28_0103 071_2015-07-28_0057 080_2015-07-28_0104 085_2015-07-28_0069 090_2015-07-28_0108 091_2015-07-28_0099 093_2015-07-28_0102 094_2015-07-28_0109 095_2015-07-28_0100 096_2015-07-28_0106 099_2015-07-28_0111 100_2015-07-28_0114 106_2015-07-28_0116 113_2015-07-28_0079 117_2015-07-28_0083 119_2015-07-28_0085 120_2015-07-28_0119 2015-07-31_0001 2015-08-03_0001