by Leah G.
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March 2, 2006

Trash That Dress

July 28, 2007 09:53 AM EDT
views: 50 | rating: 10/10 (7 votes) | comments: 23

Tomorrow I'm helping out at a photoshoot for http://teyaphoto.com

Trash That Dress!  

It's where women decide to (in a classy way) trash their wedding gowns. You know, that dress you spent hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on? That dress that sits wrapped in plastic in the back of your closet. That dress that sits boxed (for $100) in your attic with moths fluttering by.

 Well there's a movement out there now. Trash your dress...go out there with your mate and take photos of yourself trashing the dress. No, I'm not kidding.

I myself would never do this. But I'm glad to help. I think it's a great idea. I think the above photos are fantastic. They really say a lot about brides that are not 'bridezillas' and brides that really are just fun.

Would you do this?

I guess it's a movement that is out there all over the Web right now...

It should be fun! Rain date is in August...so we'll see if it happens tomorrow. Can't wait!

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About the author: Leah G. is a photographer, avid reader, geocacher, and true Western Mass girl at heart. She has an off-the-grid vacation home and loves growing her own organic veggies. Leah's day job is working in marketing for Working Advantage (a source for discount entertainment tickets, shopping and more!). Currently Leah is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Framingham State College.

 

 

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Comments: 23

James B. Jul 28, 2007, 9:58am EDT
Actually my wife volunteers for a charity that receives donated gowns from brides and them sells them for next to nothing to women who can't afford designer gowns. Then the money raised goes to people with terminal breast cancer, in a make a wish style. It's called making memories breast cancer foundation.
Corina Carrasco Jul 28, 2007, 9:59am EDT
I recently heard about this trend. I don't think I'd do it. I might pass it on to someone unknown to me. Maybe someone else would want my dress for nothing...to save money.
Samantha H. Jul 28, 2007, 10:42am EDT
My dress was only $99 on super last-year's style clearance...and I'm not even married anymore. But I don't know that I could destroy it. Someone worked awfully hard hand sewing a whole bunch of beads on it....
Susan O. Jul 28, 2007, 10:49am EDT
I heard an interview on NPR about this. It was very interesting. I love the idea. They say some dresses can be saved afterwards. This is a great video you have the link to. THANK YOU !!!
You will be doing this tomorrow in Framingham? It will be HOT! Do people come and watch?
I really wish I had know about this I would have done it !!!!
El Toro Bravo de Amor Jul 28, 2007, 11:22am EDT
Its a great idea. I mean, what are you going to do with that musuem piece? Your daughter the princess is going to want her own dress so guarding it till one of your survivors sends it to good will seems wasteful.

The pictures of brides lounging in water and on sand are way more romantic than the cheesy wedding portraits everybody has. I'm going to show this to my wife. Maybe we'll do a From Here to Eternity shot too.
Laurie White Jul 28, 2007, 3:49pm EDT
If I could find it, I'd do it! Since I am single again with three boys, there's nothing else I could do with it anyway, except to feed the moths maybe ;-).
Teya R. Jul 28, 2007, 5:22pm EDT
*giggle* glad I found this conversation! "Trash" is sometimes a misnomer, as the dresses sometimes don't get damaged at all. It is about freedom and romanticism...being in the moment instead of worrying that you will get a smudge on your gown. There are also great places to get a second dress to wear for your "Trash the Dress" session if you want to protect your 'real' wedding gown. Looking forward to tomorrow - should be fun!
Leah G. Jul 28, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
Hi Teya, I look forward to meeting you! Thanks for stopping by!
Leah G. Jul 28, 2007, 11:17pm EDT
James,
Thank you for letting me know about that charity...what a great cause!
Leah G. Jul 28, 2007, 11:21pm EDT
Corina...I agree.

Susan O: Nope, Framingham does not have a beach. If the weather holds I'll be helping the crew down in Rhode Island. I had no idea it was on NPR, I'll see if I can find the interview online.

Bret: Thanks for showing to your wife! :) I'm only keeping my dress because I'm a packrat.
Leah G. Jul 28, 2007, 11:23pm EDT
Angela, you're welcome.

Samantha, I suggest a charity thrift shop where someone can buy it that is really in need of help. Or someone will buy it and the $ goes to charity.
Rhonda *TheTightwad* S. Jul 29, 2007, 7:27am EDT
Thank you, James. My first thought also was to donate it to a thrift shop that sells items for Charity. I do agree that the memory of the event should not be in the dress. I didn't spend much on mine, either. One lady I know rented her dress but bought a straw hat. Her friends decorated it appropriately for the occasion and after the wedding it served as a wall decoration in her room.
Teya R. Jul 29, 2007, 9:20am EDT
weather is going to be great for the shoot! We do need a few more models (as our number of photographers has increased), so if anyone is interested (we provide the dresses), you can call me before 2pm - my number is on the teyaphoto.com web site.
Trish A. Jul 29, 2007, 12:24pm EDT
I'm not interested in participating but your article did get me thinking about what to do with my dress.

My mother created heart shaped pillows for the wedding rings at her granddaughter's weddings. With the lovely gift she inserted a photo of her wedding day. My parents made quite a handsome couple.

The pillows have already been used at numerous weddings.

I'm still looking for another idea to convert my dress into.
Dorine H. Jul 29, 2007, 1:57pm EDT
I could never trash my wedding gown. It's from the day I married my true love. Now that he has died, I find myself clinging to things that were important in our ife together. I'd always hoped to have a daughter who could wear the gown. It was designed especially for me by one friend and made by another. It cost barely $100 (in 1976--it would surely be a lot more today!) but to me is far more beautiful than any of the gowns I tried on in the dozens of stores I visited, where none of the gowns felt like the right thing.

OTOH, the beautiful weddng mantilla I bought in Spain cost a lot more! It was the reason why I needed An individually designed gown, one that would not detract from the mantilla.
Leah G. Jul 30, 2007, 12:00pm EDT
Teya, it was wonderful meeting you and the rest of the crew! Thanks again for a great day!

Dorine, I understand...good for you for keeping it. :)

Trish, the pillows are a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

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My photos are in the featured album on onesnap.shutterfly.com
I was doing lighting, so I could not take much--enjoy!
Linda DeMerle Jul 31, 2007, 10:37am EDT
I don't think I could bring myself to do this. I'm too sentimental.
Leah G. Jul 31, 2007, 3:50pm EDT
LL--I hear you. Plus, I prefer to be on the other side of the camera. ;)
Jennifer St.Antoine Aug 4, 2007, 3:37pm EDT
I didn't grasp the concept till I checked out the webpage. You're actually making memories in it again AND getting some amazing photos out of it!!! I think it's a really cool idea. I dont' know if I could do it. The funny thing is I bought my dress on eBay and planned to dump it after the wedding, but somehow I ended up attached to it!!!! It's my princess dress!
Leah O. Aug 5, 2007, 4:48pm EDT
I like James B's idea better, but am glad to hear about this, sounds interesting!
AiLing K. Aug 5, 2007, 5:24pm EDT
very interesting:)))
Leah G. Aug 7, 2007, 9:13pm EDT
Jennifer, Leah O (yay, another Leah!), and Irene: Thank you for the recent visit here and for your comments.

Heading over to your name spaces now...

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