“TRASH THE DRESS”: The Unforgettable Photo Shoot

Are you wondering what to do with your wedding dress after the big day? Our wedding planners have some exciting ideas, especially if you want an original wedding where anything goes. After all, it only happens once in your life! So, our advice is: trash the dress!

Indeed, why not organize a wild photo shoot together and stage your wedding outfits one last time? This concept, known as “trash the dress,” offers couples a memorable and unconventional keepsake.

All sorts of craziness are allowed during this session! Discover in this article how to successfully plan your “trash the dress” photo shoot.

“Trash the Dress” Session: A Popular Choice for Couples

“Trash the Dress” sessions are becoming an increasingly popular choice for newlyweds looking to add an unconventional twist to their wedding memories. This trend encourages couples to don their wedding attire one last time in less traditional settings—be it a sandy beach, a paint-splattered art studio, or even a muddy forest. The idea is to create vivid, unique photographs that contrast the formal elegance of a wedding outfit with unexpected environments. This concept not only provides a fun, adventurous post-wedding activity but also symbolizes a departure from convention, celebrating the beginning of married life in a distinctive, memorable way. For many, it represents a refreshing solution to preserving wedding memories in a way that breaks the mold, allowing for creativity and personal expression to shine.

How to Organize Your “Trash the Dress” Session?

You spent hours trying on dresses before deciding on your wedding attire, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest, even if it means making it completely unusable!

Let’s be realistic: the most beautiful day of your life was a few days ago, and you probably won’t have another chance to wear your wedding dress. Organizing a “trash the dress” photo session is simple! All you need is your wedding dress (or outfit), a sense of fun, and a good mood.

The key word for this photo shoot is “letting go.” It’s a chance for the newlyweds to enjoy a moment of pure fun and connection after the wedding. Break the norms of traditional photos!

Setting the Scene for Your Photo Shoot

First, think about the atmosphere you want to create: magical, romantic, or why not trashy? Once you have the spirit of the fun photo session in mind, you can think of an unusual location as the backdrop. Consider a beach wedding, an Italian castle, or the Corsican maquis, for example.

The next step is to book a session with a photographer and trust their artistic sense. Their imagination and experience will help you create wild, high-quality, and unique shots. Take photos in the mud, in the water, or with paint splatters. Anything goes, as long as you’re having fun!

The goal is to embrace spontaneity for original and 100% glamorous photos to remember your wedding in Italy or Corsica. This photo session is primarily a moment of joy and connection for the couple. The result is spectacular, contrasting with the traditional wedding photos.

The Trash the Dress usually takes place at dawn or sunset to take advantage of beautiful lighting away from prying eyes.

Our Top 5 “Trash the Dress” Ideas

• Have you kept your childlike spirit? Choose a carousel or a fairground as your shooting scene.
• If you’re sporty or a fan of adrenaline, take the plunge with a photo session while skydiving to enjoy the stunning panoramas of Rome, for example.
• Was your wedding rock’n’roll? Keep that spirit alive by heading to an abandoned hangar for a colorful session with paint or powder!
• Did the Italian countryside win your heart? Opt for an olive field backdrop and use colored smoke bombs to fill the air with love!
• Take advantage of the geography of Puglia or Corsica for a beach photo session.

Check out the sexy & romantic session of Caroline and Tony. We love it!