Wedding photos have the incredible power to capture the joy and excitement of your big day. But posed, traditional photos can come off as stiff and uncomfortable as your junior prom lineup.

Photos of your bridal party should reflect the the unique bond that you share with your closest friends. In the name of bridesmaids who look great and have fun doing it, we partnered with Nordstrom Weddings to round-up the most awesome photo ideas around. Check out some photos below of bridal parties who absolutely killed it.

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Image: Carmen Salazar Photography
These girls pay epic homage to bridesmaid royalty.

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Image: Cinematic By David M
This super-meta shot makes us giggle. Imagine how many different versions she'll get, and so many filters!

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Image: LBK Photography
These girls prove that whatever the weather, you can still make it work in style.