When Rebeca Abrantes started planning her wedding, she quickly realized she had no girlfriends to give her support. As an engineer in a specialty program, Rebeca is one of only four women. Because of this, she has a lot of guy friends. That’s when it hit her to bust the traditional bridal photos expectation and have fun with her situation.

“I came up with the idea one week before the wedding. I was looking into some “making of” pictures of brides with their gang of girls, all in robes, laughing, drinking champagne and all, and I got a bit sad because I wouldn’t be able to do anything like that” – Rebeca told Bored Panda.

Rebeca grabbed her five best guy mates and asked the photographer to get creative. With some friends who were willing to get a little silly, Rebeca ended up with a great pre-wedding photo shoot.  These guys looked like they had a blast recreating the typical “bridesmaids” photos with their bestie.

6. Good Friends Make For Great Bridal Photos

When Rebeca didn’t have girlfriends to fulfill bridal party duties, she turned to her best guy friends. They jumped at the opportunity to help Rebeca look her best!

5. Being A Bridesmaid Requires Dedication

These silly friends shared in all sorts of pre-wedding past-times!

4. Capturing The Traditional Dress Reveal

Not to be upstaged by other bridal photos, these fellas happily obliged the traditional wedding dress reveal!

3.  Being In The Wedding Party Is Hard Work

It’s important to take those moments of relaxation before the big day.  Rebeca’s friends weren’t about to miss out on this opportunity!

2. Finding Inspiration Can Be Bonding

The friends took time to have a laugh at a magazine together. Sometimes the best ideas are inspired by others!

1. What Friends Are For

We think Rebeca made a great choice to surround herself with good friends and great laughs.  She will remember these bridal photos long after the paper has faded.  Rebeca is lucky to have friends who are willing to laugh at themselves and be creative!

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