Whether they’re your best friends, sisters, cousins, or closest relatives, you specifically chose them to stand by your side on one of the biggest days of your life. Getting those special moments with your bridesmaids captured on camera is going to be something that you will treasure forever. So besides the classic group photos of the entire wedding party (don’t get me wrong, you’ll love having those, too!) we want to get a little creative and show you some of the must-have wedding photos that you’ll definitely want to consider taking with your girls! From getting ready to getting down on the dance floor, here are some of our favorite bridesmaid pictures that you’ll want to add to your list!

It’s common to meet with your wedding photographer(s) before the big day arrives, which is a perfect opportunity to give them an idea of what you want! Whether you show them some inspiration from Pinterest or have a fully written out wedding photo list, they’ll appreciate knowing the types of poses, angles, and lighting that you prefer.

So if you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to your bridal party pics, look no further because we’ve got a fun list that you’ll totally want to steal!

26 Fun & Unique Must-Have Wedding Photos

1. The Ring Pic - Get a photo of your ladies checking out that gorgeous bling on your finger! Chances are, it will be a little over-the-top and cheesy, but you're bound to catch some real in-the-moment giggles as you all laugh at yourselves.

Richaux Productions

2. Getting Ready - Are you all doing your hair and makeup with each other? Take a picture before all of the wedding action starts. These turn out even cuter if you all have matching outfits!Monica Lopez Photography

Bryan Stiegler Photography  

Ali Kvidt Photography

Nyk and Cali Photography

 Emily Sacra Photography We Laugh We Love Photography 

Purrington Photography

Sophia Mayrhofer Photography

4. The First Look - Have your photographer capture the moment when your 'maids and family see you for the first time in your gown. It's an unforgettable moment and seeing their reactions is priceless!

Rebekah Hoyt Photography 

 Kennedy Blue Olivia | Nyk and Cali Photography 

5. Sneak a Peek of Your Feet - It's especially fun if everyone is rocking their own style.

Katie Lewis Photography

Scott & Hannah Photography 

We Laugh We Love Photography 

Tandem Tree Photography

6. Spell it Out - Whether you hold up your sorority sign or spell out something like 'love', it's fun, creative, and makes for the perfect picture.

Richaux Productions

Kennedy Blue Chloe | Kennedy Blue Sydney | Anita Martin Photography 

7. With The Groom - Most likely, your 'maids are quite familiar with your groom (or are even his sisters!) so make sure they get a few fun pics with him!

Ali Kvidt Photography

Hannah Schmitt Photography

K&E Imaging 

8. Let Loose - Let your 'maids have some fun and let loose! Have your photographer capture those fun, candid moments or tell them to dance a little bit and see what you get!

Richaux Productions

 Nyk and Cali Photography 

Kennedy Blue Sydney | Kennedy Blue Chloe | Sarah Libby Photography

9. Party Hard - Heading to a bar or party bus in between the ceremony and reception? Grab your girls for a picture on the bar and cheers to a lifelong friendship!

Bellagala Photography

 Kennedy Blue Olivia | Bellagala PhotographyScott & Hannah Photography

10. Capture the Scenery - Whether you're tying the knot in the winter or getting married outdoors, take advantage of what nature has to offer and find cool, unique places to photograph your bridal party.

Ray & Kelly Photography

Studio 220 Photography

11. Let Me Take A Selfie - You'll probably be taking a million selfies on your big day and we love the idea of your photographer taking a photo of you capturing those carefree moments.

Allison Hopperstad Photography

12. Beautiful Bouquets - You spent a heck of a lot to make sure your 'maids get the perfect bouquets so don't forget to get a great picture of them!

Jordan Obinger Photography

Kennedy Blue Emma | Janelle Elise Photography

Kennedy Blue Londyn | Ali Kvidt Photography

13. Photo Booth Fun - If you're having a photo booth at your reception, have your photographer capture some of those moments as well. You'll love seeing and remembering how much fun your 'maids had!

Janelle Elise Photography

14. Getting Down On The Dance Floor - Some of your favorite wedding memories will probably happen on the dance floor so make sure the photographer captures you and your bridesmaids' best moves!

Richaux Productions

Kennedy Blue Charlotte | Maria Linz Photography

15. Space yourselves out! - By spacing yourselves out, it doesn’t make your photos look so overwhelming and crowded! Try to spread out strategically and it will add a little flare to your photos!

Kennedy Blue Londyn | Ali Kvidt Photography 

16. Put the bride at the end - Although you would normally place the bride in the middle, placing the bride at the end gives it a unique and cute look!

Kennedy Blue Chloe | Emily Sacra Photography 

17. Walk it out! - Lock arms, put a smile on your face, and start walkin’!

Kennedy Blue Olivia | Jessica Roberts Photography 

18. Show the back! - Cross arms and show the back of those beautiful dresses! 

 Kennedy Blue Chloe | Kennedy Blue Quinn | Kennedy Blue Spencer | Kennedy Blue Sydney | Kayla Barker Photography

 

19. Gather ‘round! - Circle up and show everyone you’re beautiful flowers!

Kennedy Blue Chloe | Emily Sacra Photography 

20. Use symmetry! - Symmetrical photos always turn out gorgeous! 

Kennedy Blue Olivia | Cassie Rosch Photography

21. Best of both worlds - You can get the best of both worlds on this photo by having a close up of you, but having your beautiful bridesmaids adoring your beautiful gown from a distance!

Kennedy Blue Violet | M. Brown Photography

 

22. Cover up! - These matching shawls make for such a cute picture!

George Street Photo and Video

23. Use your hands! - Have bridesmaids face the bride, and put one hand on the person in front of them! This photo looks absolutely adorable!

Kennedy Blue Anna | Whims & Joy Photography

24. Use props! - Props can really help spice up your photo’s! Along with this gorgeous background.

Kennedy Blue Chloe | PHOCO Photography 

25. Rock the shades! - Put on some sunglasses and strike a pose!

Kennedy Blue Anna | Kye Samuelson Photography

26. Lift it up! - Lift up the brides dress and spread it out between the bridesmaids. It could look even cuter if you had a lot of bridesmaids!

Kennedy Blue Quinn | Kennedy Blue Sydney | Purrington Photography

Let's Chat

Whether you've already been a bridesmaid or are currently preparing your wedding photo list, which bridesmaid pictures are must-haves for you!? Leave a comment below and let us know!