Day of--Groomsmen--suggestions?

JaimeD727

Our photographer prefers to do shots of FI and the groomsmen before the ceremony--"getting ready" pictures. He wants all the guys to meet somewhere to "hand out" before the ceremony. I originally thought FI's parents would want the guys at their house; FI's brother is the best man, so what a great opportunity to have nice family pictures in the house they grew up in. Well...no...absolutely not. FI's parent completely removed that option from the table.

FI and I live in a very tiny house that is filled to the brim with gifts, wedding stuff, and needless to say, it has not gotten the attention it deserves the past few months. Having it at our house causes stress that I just cab handle right now.

We were going to do it at the hotel we're using for the weekend, but they don't have a suite. Our only option there is a conference room (or a king room which basically has a king sized bed, desk, chair...now that will make for a nice picture--hey guys, why don't you all lay on the bed???).

Now what? I hate the idea of having it at our house with all our sh*t in the background. FI's parents just don't understand what this means to me... Any suggestions?

toothpastechica

If its sunny maybe they can take some "got ready now hanging out before the ceremony" pictures in the yard or soemthing? Do none of the the other groomsmen live close enough to use thier house? I think a king room wouldnt be as bad as you are envisioning either, they would use the room more as a backdrop not as a prop so most likely would see a lot of wall or windows, not a bed in the backgrounds. I wouldnt stress it too much, that sounds like an ok option to me.

Melissa51212

Is there any cool spots around? Like a put putt or a bar? I know one wedding I was in they went to their local bar and got cool shots...

missmayberry

at least your groom wants to do that with his groomsmen! my FI HATES the idea of pics of him getting ready, which kinda upsets me, i really want them.. at least a few! anyways, i kinda agree with you OP on the king room thing, that'd be a little strange... but, like PP said, maybe outdoors is an option? is there a local hangout anywhere close? maybe with some cool pool tables or something guy-ish? lol.... if they're into that kind of thing... sorry it's stressing you! take some deep breaths, it will help... trust me... i hope you find a suitable option for your guys! good luck!

mancila60

Where are you getting married? Can they not do it at the ceremony site? FI and I are both getting ready at our ceremony site.

MsAmeera25

What about a hotel with 2 doubles? The guys could get 2 rooms next door to each other and go back and forth 

bpphoto785

I would use the king room for the getting ready shots and then somewhere else in the hotel for the posed and hanging out shots. Either that or maybe your ceremony location?

LuckyHeather

I’m with PP.  Have them get ready in the hotel room, and take the pictures someplace else (like the ceremony location). 

 

It the least amount of hassle…less is more.

   

kimberlykh

Agree.  Have the "getting ready" shots in the hotel room and then go outside or to the ceremony spot for the posed ones.  I agree about not wanting them at your house.  FI seriously considered having them taken at our condo, and I was like "great, one more thing to worry about.  Now I have to clean this joint up for the pics."  I was so glad when he decided to get ready in his brother's room at the hotel.