All too often, brides and grooms get bogged down in big day B.S. and forget the most important ingredient of an awesome wedding (besides love, of course!): fun.
One way to increase your matrimonial fun quotient? By goofing off and letting loose with your besties and bros. Below are 20 wedding party photo ideas you'll definitely want to borrow.
Fun Wedding Party Photo Ideas
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Getting dressed for the big day is no laughing matter. (credit:Lucas Anderson for <a href="http://www.soperphotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amelia Soper Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.soperphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">Amelia Soper Photography</a>)
(02 of20)
Waiting to kiss at the altar? So overrated! (credit:<a href="http://zoerainphotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Zoe Rain Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://zoerainphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Zoe Rain Photography </a>)
(03 of20)
Tell everyone how you know the bride without saying a word. (credit:<a href="http://www.vinceandcarla.com/george/index2.php" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="vinceandcarla.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.vinceandcarla.com/george/index2.php" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="17" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">vinceandcarla.com</a>)
(04 of20)
Get a room, you guys! (credit:<a href="http://www.amandamorganphotography.net/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amanda Morgan Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amandamorganphotography.net/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Amanda Morgan Photography</a>)
(05 of20)
Real bros wear pink. (credit:<a href="http://www.taraparekh.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tara Parekh Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.taraparekh.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">Tara Parekh Photography</a>)
(06 of20)
Escalators haven't been this much fun since...ever. (credit:<a href="http://popwed.co/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maggie Winters " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://popwed.co/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Maggie Winters </a>)
(07 of20)
A surefire way to get rid of those pre-wedding jitters. (credit:<a href="http://www.brethurston.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Bre Thurston Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.brethurston.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Bre Thurston Photography</a>)
(08 of20)
Don't let the bridesmaids corrupt the flower girl with their unsavory antics. (credit:<a href="http://www.mariavicencio.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maria Vicencio Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.mariavicencio.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Maria Vicencio Photography</a>)
(09 of20)
Toss around the ol' pigskin for some pre-reception fun. (credit:<a href="http://www.foto-29.com/#!/HOME" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Studio 29" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.foto-29.com/#!/HOME" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Studio 29</a>)
(10 of20)
We're sure they did something to deserve this. (credit:<a href="http://micahbowerbank.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Micah Bowerbank Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://micahbowerbank.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Micah Bowerbank Photography</a>)
(11 of20)
Super cute BFFL shot with the newlyweds, the best man and the maid of honor. (credit:<a href="http://photographybybritton.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Photography by Britton " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://photographybybritton.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">Photography by Britton </a>)
(12 of20)
This superhero-inspired photo packs a powerful punch. (credit:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hofferphotography" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Hoffer Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.facebook.com/hofferphotography" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Hoffer Photography</a>)
(13 of20)
Feeling superstitious about seeing the bride before the ceremony? This clever photo op is the perfect solution. (credit:<a href="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lisa Robinson Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Lisa Robinson Photography</a>)
(14 of20)
This ring bearer has more swag than all the groomsmen combined. (credit:<a href="http://www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Jeff Kolodny Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Jeff Kolodny Photography</a>)
(15 of20)
The bridesmaids are so stoked, they're literally jumping for joy. (credit:<a href="http://www.ilmarephotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="il Mare Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.ilmarephotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">il Mare Photography </a>)
(16 of20)
Don't even think about messing with this Darth Vader bride. (credit:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ryansburkettphotography" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="RSB Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.facebook.com/ryansburkettphotography" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">RSB Photography </a>)
(17 of20)
Hip hip hooray, he's a married man today! (credit:<a href="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Lisa Robinson Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.lisarobinsonphotographer.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Lisa Robinson Photography</a>)
(18 of20)
Just a casual alcohol-fueled tea party with the bros. NBD. (credit:<a href="http://ctysonphotography.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="C. Tyson Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ctysonphotography.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">C. Tyson Photography </a>)
(19 of20)
The reception is always more fun after a couple cocktails. (credit:<a href="http://vesic.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Vesic Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://vesic.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Vesic Photography </a>)
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Hats off to the newlyweds! (credit:<a href="http://ericacamilleproductions.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Erica Camille" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e7f20e4b03a1dcc98f739" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ericacamilleproductions.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="0">Erica Camille</a>)
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