Before Gareth asked me to help him out with this next shoot, I had never heard of Trash the Dress before. It's a big tradition in America, but it's crept over the Atlantic and is now a growing trend in Old Blighty. And why not? Its a opportunity to have some fun, and to get more use out of a dress you would usually only get to wear once. And that's why most brides do it, they can't stand the idea of their dress hung up in the attic for the moths to nibble on! Our bride, Michelle, didn't want anyone else to wear her dress after her and she wanted to do something different and interesting!
There's loads of room for creativity with these kinds of shoots; from setting the dress on fire, to jumping in a swimming pool or river. They're not only a great way to have fun, but it's also an opportunity to get some more couple photo's, because no matter how much time you put aside on your wedding day for photographs, it's never enough!
It was freezing up on the moor. We must have been outside for 3-4 hours, and even with several layers, thick socks and wellies on, my hands turned blue. I can't imagine what Michelle must have felt like in her strapless wedding gown and, at points, her little peep toe high heels!
I'm really glad that I was introduced to this new-ish post-wedding tradition, and I would encourage any newly-weds to get involved!
Coming up - Easter holiday - Lifestyle Portraits
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