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Here's What The Groomsmen Do While The Bridesmaids Are Getting Ready

As long as they make it to the altar...
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Editorial Fellow, The Huffington Post

While floral robe-clad bridesmaids are busy getting their make-up and hair done, the groomsmen are usually up to all kinds of silly antics.

See what goes on behind the scenes in the photos below.

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Ben Godkin with Caroline Studios
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Rob Greer Photography
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Greg Lumley
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del Sol Photography
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Fotos by Fola
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Quetzal Photo
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del Sol Photography
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Tara Parekh Photography
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onelove photography
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Lucas Anderson for Amelia Soper Photography
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Quetzal Photo
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Irish Grzanich Photography
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Maria Lamb Photography
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Ben Godkin with Caroline Studios
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Jonas Seaman Photography
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Scobey Photography

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Goofy Groomsmen Photos
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(02 of18)
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When the bride can drink you under the table. (credit:<a href="http://www.mariannewilsonblog.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Joe and Marianne of Marianne Wilson Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.mariannewilsonblog.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="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="34">Joe and Marianne of Marianne Wilson Photography</a>)
(03 of18)
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When you rock the hell out of some Ninja Turtle socks. Cowabunga, dudes! (credit:<a href="http://www.bgproonline.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="BG Productions Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bgproonline.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="33">BG Productions Photography </a>)
(04 of18)
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When you put that in your pipe and smoke it. (credit:<a href="http://www.llstylephoto.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="L and L Style Photo " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.llstylephoto.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="14" data-vars-position-in-unit="32">L and L Style Photo </a>)
(05 of18)
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When Bigfoot attacks! (credit:<a href="http://micahbowerbank.com/" 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="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" 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="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">Micah Bowerbank Photography</a>)
(06 of18)
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When you realize you're never too old to drink from a red Solo cup. (credit:<a href="http://theleekers.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="The Leekers " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://theleekers.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="30">The Leekers </a>)
(07 of18)
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When the groom is arm-ed and dangerous. (credit:<a href="http://ryanbrenizer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Ryan Brenizer Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://ryanbrenizer.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="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">Ryan Brenizer Photography </a>)
(08 of18)
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When you reveal your superhero status. (credit:<a href="http://delsolphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Del Sol Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://delsolphotography.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="28">Del Sol Photography</a>)
(09 of18)
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Loud and proud! (credit:<a href="http://www.bgproonline.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="BG Productions Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.bgproonline.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="27">BG Productions Photography </a>)
(10 of18)
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When you put those stunner shades on to block out the haters. (credit:<a href="http://www.katieslaterphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Katie Slater Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.katieslaterphotography.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="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">Katie Slater Photography </a>)
(11 of18)
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When you're cheesin' HARD. (credit:<a href="http://www.robgreer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Rob Greer Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.robgreer.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="25">Rob Greer Photography </a>)
(12 of18)
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When you nail the secret handshake. (credit:<a href="http://www.tanaphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Tana Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.tanaphotography.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="24">Tana Photography </a>)
(13 of18)
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When you hold an awkward selfie contest. (credit:<a href="http://moniquehesslerphotography.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Monique Hessler Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://moniquehesslerphotography.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="23">Monique Hessler Photography </a>)
(14 of18)
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When you remember that you're a total champ. (credit:<a href="http://maureencottonweddings.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/Home" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maureen Cotton Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://maureencottonweddings.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/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="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="22">Maureen Cotton Photography </a>)
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When you hold a serious boardroom meeting with the boss man (a.k.a. groom). (credit:<a href="http://www.mariannewilsonblog.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Joe and Marianne of Marianne Wilson Photography" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.mariannewilsonblog.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="21">Joe and Marianne of Marianne Wilson Photography</a>)
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When you're literally jumping for joy. (credit:<a href="http://www.robgreer.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Rob Greer Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.robgreer.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="20">Rob Greer Photography </a>)
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When you get some serious air. (credit:<a href="http://jeffcookephotography.ca/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Cooked Photography " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://jeffcookephotography.ca/" 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="19">Cooked Photography </a>)
(18 of18)
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When it's time to shred a little air guitar. (credit:<a href="http://www.shewanders.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Shewanders " data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="575b3619e4b0e39a28adb18b" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.shewanders.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="18">Shewanders </a>)

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