Always a bridesmaid, never a bride?

How about, always a celebrity, sometimes a bridesmaid.

They’ve also served as a sort of protection detail throughout history.

bride and bridesmaids facing away from camera

You’ve heard of the bride’s family offering cows and treasures as part of her dowry.

In fact, that’s where the tradition of thebridesmaids wearing the same dressescame from, too.

These days, it’s more about creating fabulous photos and memories with friends.

Sarah Hyland and Vanessa Hudgens facing each other

Friends who share the same careers often share wedding celebrations, too.

It’s no surprise then that castmates have also been bridesmaids.

Even if official scripts aren’t involved, the stars who appear on our TV screens still become besties.

Chrissie Fit, Brittany Snow, Kelly Jakle smiling together

The same is true forsisters who also happen to be famous.

Sometimes, there’s more than one famous family member at the wedding, too.

Emily Blunt was the bridesmaid at her sister Felicity’s wedding to Stanley Tucci, notedWomen’s Wear Daily.

Emily Blunt, Felicity Blunt, and Stanley Tucci smiling