"Isn't it strange that there aren't any photos of putting on a 'Boutonniere' with a proposal shot?"

Proposal shots should be taken together with the boutonnieres shot*

There are many types of wedding photos, but one of the classic and popular ones is the proposal shot where the groom kneels down to give the bride a bouquet or engagement ring.

The proposal shot is romantic, allows you to feel like a princess, and is very wedding-like, making it one of the must-take photos whether it's during a pre-shoot or on the wedding day.

However, if you're going to take a proposal shot, there's another essential wedding photo that I would like you to add. It’s the photo of "the moment the bride places the boutonniere on the groom" ♡

Let's look back at the history of proposals*

The type of proposal we imagine today, where a prince kneels down and hands a bouquet to the bride, has been a European custom for hundreds of years.

In the past, when a European man wanted to marry a woman, it was customary for him to gather flowers along the way from his home to the woman's home, create a bouquet, and present it when proposing.

If the bride-to-be answered "YES," she would take one flower from the received bouquet and place it in the groom's left breast pocket, saying, "Yes, I gladly accept," which is the flow of the proposal. The flower tucked into the pocket is the origin of the boutonniere and the basis for the bouquet boutonniere ceremony.*

The bouquet that the bride holds on the wedding day symbolizes "I have accepted the proposal."

The boutonniere on the groom's chest symbolizes "I proposed, and I received acceptance" ♡

Bouquets and boutonnieres are two parts of one whole♡

Therefore, if you're taking a proposal shot from the groom, it would be odd not to also capture the moment the bride is placing the boutonniere on him! That's how I feel ♡

It's not just about wanting to take this cute pose or wanting to preserve the photo; knowing the meaning behind it and considering this when taking the picture makes it incredibly touching and adds a wonderful story, don’t you think?

I want to capture the moment of putting on the boutonniere in a wedding photo ♡

So, how are other brides capturing boutonniere shots? Let me introduce some beautiful photos I found on Instagram. *

The moment she places the boutonniere into the groom's left breast pocket while holding the bouquet * This is a scene from the bouquet boutonniere ceremony after the dozen roses ♡

Not only can you take a photo in the chapel, but it's also great to capture it as part of your preparations in the bridal room. * Even if you don't actually put it on, just pretending to place it is okay too ♡

The boutonniere can be tricky to handle as it's a pin. If you place it carefully, similar to adjusting a tie, it gives a sense of being a gracious wife ♡

You should add the boutonniere shot to your checklist right now!

In Europe, the proposal originally included the giving of a bouquet and then handing over the boutonniere as a set.

The boutonniere, representing a successful proposal, was something the groom took great pride in. *

Therefore, if you're going to capture a proposal shot, please also respect the tradition by taking a "boutonniere shot" with the groom who proposed to you ♡

You should be able to capture a beautifully wonderful photo of the moment when you answered "yes" to "Will you marry me?" ♡