Would you? Should you? Could you?
I hadn't even heard the phrase "trash the dress" (or TTD, for short) until I became a bride-to-be. TTD sessions have gained much popularity in recent years and involves a post-wedding photo shoot in which the bride's wedding dress serves as a sacrifical lamb for the love of photography. Don't get it? Picture the unforgettable beach scene in "From Here to Eternity."
Now picture Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in wedding attire and you've got the ultimate TTD scenario. Still don't get it? Click over to the blog of Hawaii photographer, Frank Amodo (Amodo Photo) for an introduction to the wonderful world of trashing the dress.
So, why would any bride in their right mind consider trashing thier gorgeous gown after the wedding? TTD sessions give the newly married couple the chance to let their hair down (literally) and just relax and have fun in front of the lens. On the wedding day, most women are concerned with their gown looking perfect...no wrinkles, no dirt smudges, definitely no food stains! Imagine the feeling of liberation of being able to PLAY in your gown!
Of cousre, you could always purchase a second (aka not-so-expensive) dress and reserve it for the day-after TTD shoot. Just a possibility...