Guide to the "Groomal"

If you don't know what a 'groomal' is, then don't worry. You are with the rest of america on this. Groomal is completely a Utah word (but maybe it has spread to some parts of arizona, idaho, and california), and unless you've met with a couple of photographers, you probably won't understand it.

Understanding the Groomal:

The origins of the groomal have been lost somewhere in the years. However, many photographers that I have met with have been doing them since the beginning of their careers. A groomal is a special photoshoot with just you (the future groom) in an artsy place wearing your best wedding attire. Since you will be busy running around on the day of your ceremony, a groomal is an opportunity for you to go out in the brush or to your favorite graffiti wall and strike a pose while looking like a stud. And because your fiance is most likely going to get her bridals, a groomal evens out the photos at the reception.

Getting around the Groomal:

Most photographers will probably have packages set up for groomals. If you can't afford it, or simply don't have the time, there are ways around it. For example, if your future wife would like to have a picture of just you in that sweet outfit for her keepsakes, simply just take 10 extra minutes with your photographer on your wedding day alone. Or, if you think that your wedding day is going to be too busy, see if you can just show up at the end of your fiance's bridals and take a couple of shots.