Should I do Trash the Dress pictures shoot for my destination wedding?

Trash the Dress sessions are a crazy-fun, creative and romantic way to cap off an amazing destination wedding - or local wedding for that matter. The term "Trash" doesn't exactly inspire confidence when Brides hear it for the first time - where others jump at the thought of such an adventure!

Do Brides wear their actual wedding dress?

Yep, most Brides wear their wedding dress while some opt for a second, less expensive wedding dress. Another option is to bring another style of dress completely, like a more colourful dress to create some contrast with the environment ie. bold red against the water, sand, trees etc.

Does the dress actually get "trashed"

I get this question all the time! Since most destination wedding trash the dress sessions take place on a beach and in the water, the dress nearly always comes out more clean than when we start. Think of it this way, after an entire wedding day, the bottom of a the beautiful white dress is naturally black with dirt - the sand and salt water actually clean away most of that black stuff. There's more of a chance of ruining the dress on the wedding day with wine/food spills or reception dance-offs than on the beach.

Timeline for a trash the dress session?

A day or two after the wedding day once the Bride and Groom have had a chance to relax and catch their breath is the best time to TTD . Generally, these shoots last about 2 hours start to finish and let me tell ya, the time really flies by!

A few tips to help you get the most out of your Trash the Dress

Dig up your adventurous spirit - bring your romantic side along with your best blue-steel attitude pose.
Rest up! While not the only options, sunrise and sunset are the best times to TTD
Brides wearing strapless dresses, be sure it's done up properly to avoid "malfunctions"
Gentlemen, your white button up dress shirt is ideal - no under shirts, tank tops etc.
Gentlemen again - go with basic boxers, we don't want crazy, smiley-face boxers showing through your khakis dude.
Focus on one another - soak up your beautiful surroundings and enjoy one another, pay no attention to the photo-nerd behind the camera!

Trash the Dress sessions are a fun, creative addition to your destination wedding photo album and provide a cool contrast for the event. Set the bar high for your future generations!

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