So I was thinking about the “Trash the Dress” sessions that are becoming so very popular. All the while, looking in my closet at my beautiful hand beaded wedding dress, 6ft train and all. Memories of the day flooded my mind. I was lost in a vision of me standing with my daughter, explaining why every detail was so important and exclaiming “look at mommy's princess dress!!” While I know she may never wear my dress, there still is something very sentimental about having it here physically. (Also very nice to have it here every year so that I can try it on and dance around behind the locked door of my bedroom LOL!) Hey, it’s who I am and the thought of “Trashing” my dress or yours is just way too stressful.
Although, I do love the artistic movement of the pictures and appreciate the fresh ideas. There is just something about the contrast that draws me in, but I believe the same picture can be achieved without completely trashing the dress.
So if you enjoy the idea of taking your wedding dress out again and getting some edgy picture without complete distruction of your dress, listen up (or read up =) ) I am going to be offering a very tame version called “Daring bridal sessions” You may leave with a dry cleaners bill, but you will also leave with the beautiful dress in hand. So if you are a “Daring Bride” who wants to get some great post wedding pics with your dress I would love to hear from you!
Here are just a few from a great session with the beautiful Mandy: