(and Why They Matter!)
Groom preparation photos are often overlooked in the wedding world, usually taking a back seat to bridal prep images — but they really deserve just as much love. After all, your wedding day is about two people, and the groom’s morning is full of personality, anticipation and real moments worth capturing.
Make Time for Your Groom Prep
Let’s be honest — most grooms haven’t dreamed about their wedding morning nearly as much as brides have. And a group of lads told to be ready at a set time? They might drift off to the pub or lounge around watching TV instead! Giving yourself plenty of time in the schedule means those natural, unhurried moments get photographed — from tying ties and buttoning cufflinks, to cracking jokes with your best men.
Think about the location
While bridal prep often happens in a beautiful suite, groom prep sometimes gets squeezed into a regular living room or hotel room. Choosing a space with good natural light and room to move will make your photos look so much better — and you’ll all feel more at ease.
Get Your Details Ready
Small things like cufflinks, a pocket square, shoes and tie might seem simple — but they make great photos and help tell the story of your day. Practice tying your tie beforehand and have everything laid out so you’re not faffing at the last minute.
A Little Tradition (or Not!)
Whether that’s a cheeky tipple with your crew or a quiet moment with your family, plan for it and enjoy it. Just try to save the drinking for after you’re all dressed — it’ll make the getting-ready shots so much easier!
Enjoy Yourselves!
Lots of grooms are camera shy, but these are the last few moments as an unmarried person surrounded by your closest mates. Let loose, laugh, pose like a boy band or do a silly jump — I’ll capture it all.
Fix up, look sharp.
You’re about to marry the love of your life — so yes, we should absolutely get some shots of what you looked like right before you walked down that aisle. If a parent or best friend is there to help with cufflinks or tie, those are some of the best documentary moments you’ll treasure.
It’s time!
And once the tie’s straight and the nerves start to kick in? That moment of waiting at the top of the aisle often gives the most honest, emotional photos of all.
So there we have it. Enjoy yourselves, don’t forget to eat, don’t get too drunk, and all the other motherly comments!
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