Weeds, Glorious Weeds

I have been laughing non-stop since Saturday from my experience at this latest wedding. First off, this couple was amazing. In spite of the heat, we spent most of the day outside and I didn't get one complaint.

While the bride was busy making herself gorgeous, Mike pinned on the groom's boutonniere, straightened his collar and began the session. The first thing we noticed about the boutonniere was it's pungent odor, wilted leaves and all the thistles that grossly protruded from it; but, in the world of photography people do all kinds of things for all kinds of reasons and who are we to question them....after all, they have been maticulously planning this day for months.

We get about our business of shooting pictures and are well into the day before finally getting around to the finer details of the attire such as the boutonniere, cuff links, bridal gown, bouquet, rings, veil, etc. It was the bride who first made the comment about the boutonniere....(FINALLY, this poor thing was on it's last leg and all I can say is thank God the groom didn't have ragweed allergies)! Anyway, after a few phone calls, it was discovered that the boutonniere was a practical joke and had my poor, hurried groom stopped to take a minute to read a note initially attached to the mass, bundle of weeds, he would have apparently discovered that minor detail before ever pinning it on.

So, a note to all my grooms out there who might be asked what they want on their wedding day; when you ask for dandelions, you might just get....dandelions. Oh well, these are the things that make memories for a lifetime and I know this couple is off to a great start!