'Trash the Dress' idea - anyone done it/doing it?

I am actually looking to start this!!

Not sure how popular it is now, I knwo a few years ago it was a relaly big thing.

Willing to offer anyone wanting to do it before end of Dec 2009 it for free (max of 6 brides!)

Lou

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Really??? I though it was a new thing?

Well I'm new to this game!

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I am looking to start doing this too!

And I will definitely be getting one done after or wedding!

Trash the dress seems to be an older term now as a lots of girls don't necessarily want to 'trash' their dress by rolling around in a stream or in the woods, but a LOT more ladies are doing 'Rock The Frock' shoots - which personally sounds more appealing!

With RTF you tend to take your wedding dress out of its traditional environment and have a photoshoot somewhere else like a on the swings at a local park, on a field in heavy snow in a big winter coat ...accessorising the dress up slightly with un-wedding attire like biker boots.

Bluewater did her RTF yesterday in Central London on the tube and various locations around the city..can't wait to see the pics.

I'm definitely going to do a RTF before christmas just have to find someone that I can afford...I've already picked my location ?. My dress is definitley suited to being worn in these situations.

LMR - I'm interested in being a Guinea Pig for you, could you email me **********@*****.**.** if you think I might be a good candidate!

Im always up for a Trash the dress shoot and have some ideas of my own of what I want. Where are you based LMR?, Im free before December and my dress is washed and ready to go.

I have to agree that the term 'Trash the Dress' has a negative tone, and doesn't really describe what it should be about. What I do with alot of my couples, is offer an 'Encore' photosession after the honeymoon, which is more like a fashion shoot, with either an edgy or romantic mood, at locations that could not have been accessed on the wedding day. We are lucky to get 20 minutes for these types of shots on the wedding day, and the couple always feel that time is slipping away, so knowing they can have an 'Encore' session helps them relax on the wedding day.

I just did an Encore session on this past Friday with PurrfectGems and her hubby No dress was trashed,, but we did have the most incredible sunset, the sky looked like it was on fire. Just perfect for what we wanted to do. Lynsey was gorgeous, and such a treat to photograph

It may not be something for everyone,, but before packing the dress away, and forgetting about it,, why not put it back on for an Encore?

Teri

The wonderful Teri M did my TTD shoot - we didn't trash my dress at all - it is a bit muddy on the bottom but that is all. Here are a couple of pics....

And here is the link if you wish to see more......

http://gallery.murakamiportraits.com/2008/claire_darrell/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=60

I really love the idea! I have been thinking about it but I really hate having my photo taken so I'm not sure lol.