I knew the minute the first groom received his gift from his bride, a pin with photos of family gone but never forgotten who meant something dearly to him, I captured a moment that will make even the hardest of people feel something. I'm getting choked up just writing this.
The second groom had me chucking because he tried so hard to keep himself together while opening his gift, including the bracelet shown. Even while reading the card from his wife, he told me he wasn’t very easy to crack. He kept his composure for sure, but I know he had a lump in his throat once he saw his bride and chatted with her about the gift.
I always tell the bride or groom, when they mention they don’t want to cry or are embarrassed to show so much emotion, that it’s okay. This is one of those days where it’s perfectly fine.