Trash the Dress
“Ditch the rules, embrace the mess. A celebration of love and a little bit of chaos.”
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“Love is messy, and so is this dress. Embracing the freedom of a trash the dress shoot.”
“Trash the dress” photos offer a playfully rebellious and adventurous way to conclude your wedding festivities, giving you the perfect excuse to let loose, embrace total spontaneity, and capture some truly unique and unforgettable images after the main event is over. Whether you want to frolic in the crashing ocean waves, dance under a sudden downpour, or explore a rugged, scenic landscape, this post-wedding adventure provides an incredible opportunity to celebrate your love in a completely unconventional way.
But you might be wondering, do you actually have to completely ruin your gown? The answer is absolutely not—unless you want to! “Trashing” the dress can mean anything from a dramatic splash in the water to a dusty hike or an artistic paint session, and many fabrics clean up beautifully afterward. These photos, overflowing with laughter, a sense of absolute freedom, and a beautiful touch of rebellious spirit, add a final layer of magic to your entire wedding experience, creating a lasting, breathtaking reminder of the boundless joy and adventure that awaits you both in this exciting new chapter as a married couple.
Where should I take trash-the-dress photos in Chicago?
Whether you’re envisioning classic, urban, or nature-filled engagement photos, Chicago has a spot for it. You can choose from over 15 iconic locations, including the Adler Planetarium, North Avenue Beach, the Baha’i Temple, the Chicago Botanic Garden, or the indoor greenery of the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
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TRASH THE DRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
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TRASH IT ON THE BEACH
Trash the Dress sessions require timing, skill, and often diverse locations to get the shot just right. What’s best about this, however, is that it can be arranged for a later time, thus giving you the perfect opportunity to add a different style to your wedding photos and give the dress one more run for the money.
Usually brides decide to have pictures taken on a beach, but other locations include city streets, rooftops, garbage dumps, fields, and abandoned buildings. It is however worth doing such a session, not only for the enjoyment of it, but also for the great and different photos that come at the end.
WINTER TIME
Trashing the dress and the groom’s suit will be an unusual and fun experience. After the engagement session, where everyone was trying to get to know the other, and after the wedding day, with the beautiful ceremony and fun reception, this is the moment when you can break loose even if you’re wearing your wedding outfits.
You can change your shoes and put on some snickers or even rubber boots, you can replace the wedding bouquet with a suitcase or any other interesting object, you can ride a bike, play basketball on the street, you can do pretty much whatever you want, with no worries about your makeup, hair or getting your clothes dirty.
DO IT YOUR WAY
If you are ready to put your wedding gown on one more time, just to have some fun, let me know. I can help you out with ideas, show you examples of other photo sessions and explain you exactly what it means and how long it will take. At the end of the day you will have the most amazing, unusual photos taken while having a lot of fun.
Trash the Dress Photography is a style of wedding photography which combines the elegance of a wedding gown with the outdoor environment which is usually very unorthodox, varies from city streets, garbage dumps, fields, abandoned buildings, the beach and railroad tracks.
Trash the Dress Photography
Trash the Dress is a new post-nuptials trend that calls for trashing the prized wedding dress. You’ve said your vows, exchanged rings, and made a commitment to each other. You’re married for life, which means you’ll never need the dress again. So, why not trash the dress and get some great fun pictures while you do it? In most circumstances the dress gets only get wet or dirty, and in rare cases it gets completely destroyed, this is up to the bride and groom.
It may also be done as an additional shoot after the wedding, almost as a declaration that the wedding is done and the dress will not be used again. In most circumstances the dress gets only get wet or dirty but in rare cases it gets completely destroyed.
A professional cleaning service should restore the dress to brand-new quality, enabling the wearer to then preserve and/or keep the dress, or to donate it to charity, if it’s not destroyed. It is however worth doing such a session, not only for the enjoyment of it, but also for the great and different portraits that come at the end.
Have the most fun in your wedding attire and trash it!
We will provide everything necessary for the photographs to be the best ever and for the bride and groom to be as comfortable as possible.
Trash the Dress Photos would be best in the later afternoon to get the sunset or the very early morning to get the sunrise. As far as props for such photographs a bouquet would be your best bet and could get one at a grocery store (beautiful flowers for a reasonable price!) or farmer’s market.
Most brides have done their own make up to keep the cost low, but this is a personal preference. Always bring a towel or robe if any underwater photos are to be done. Another idea would be to get another wedding dress, a less expensive one, if you don’t want to destroy the original dress.
For a quicker service and a free quote call Gia now at local (312) 927-7238 or mobile (954) 709-6678 to schedule a no obligation consultation.
Trash the Dress Sessions: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “Trash the Dress” photo session?
A “Trash the Dress” (or “Day After”) session is an artistic photoshoot held after the wedding day. It gives couples the freedom to wear their wedding attire without worrying about keeping it pristine, allowing for creative, dramatic portraits in unique locations like beaches, water, urban streets, or nature trails.
Will my wedding dress actually be completely ruined?
Not necessarily! You control the level of intensity. Many sessions simply involve wet hemlines from water, sand, or dirt that dry-clean out completely afterward. If you prefer to go all-in with water or paint, we can plan accordingly, but most dresses come clean with standard dry cleaning.
When should we schedule our session?
These sessions are usually scheduled a few days or weeks after the wedding day, or even after returning from your honeymoon. Because there is no strict wedding timeline to stick to, we can choose the best time of day for scenic lighting.
Where do Trash the Dress sessions take place?
Location options are wide open! Popular spots include Lake Michigan beaches, scenic parks, urban alleyways with vibrant art, water features, or destination locations. We will choose a venue that reflects your style and personality.
Does the groom participate as well?
Yes, absolutely! The session works best when both partners participate. Grooms can wear their suit, a vest, or more relaxed wedding attire to complement the look and setting.
Who do I need to speak to for more information?
You can always call us at (312) 927-7238 or Gia’s cell (954) 709-6678 to schedule a no obligation consultation.
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