Bridal Party Poses That Aren’t Cheesy

If you have a large bridal party, at some point before the wedding you should discuss with your photographer what kind of shots you want to get with everyone on the big day. Bridal party portraits can tend to be cheesy or stiff--but they don't have to be, according to pros like Brooke Fitts of Brookelyn Photography and Stephanie Hunter-Drago. 

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Crossing arms behind the back - close-up. 

[Photo: Stephanie Hunter Photography]

Everyone cheers while the couple kisses. 

[Photo: Stephanie Hunter Photography]

Bridesmaids looking at the bride, bride looking down. 

[Photo: Stephanie Hunter Photography]

A serious shot. 

[Photo: Brooklyn Photography]

Crossing arms behind back - long shot. 

[Photo: Matthew Nigel for Shutterstock]

Everyone points and cheers at the couple.

[Photo: Brooklyn Photography]

Everyone cheers while the couple kisses. 

[Photo: Stephanie Hunter Photography]

Showing the groomsmen's socks. 

[Photo: Matthew Nigel for Shutterstock]

Showing the bridesmaid's bouquets. 

[Photo: Jenny Ebert]

Groomsmen holding the ties. 

[Photo: Alena Zamotaeva for Shutterstock]