What will you do with your gown after the wedding is over? A few options that have come to my mind are to keep it well preserved, sell it, cut the fabric to make a short dress, or have fun with it during a trash the dress photo shoot. Trash the Dress photo sessions have become very popular and with these 5 hot ways to accomplish the task I can see why!

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5. Take a Spin on the Rides...

Take a Spin on the Rides... If you love the merry-go-round, ferris wheel, roller coasters, and bumper cars like I do take a trip to Six Flags or your local carnival to take whimsical photos in your wedding gown. Play some games and have your groom win the biggest prize for his new wife. Chow down on your favorite carnival foods like corn dogs, funnel cake, and cotton candy to make a tasty photo! Create sweet memories with each other having fun and feeling like a kid all over again!

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4. Get Messy with Paint...

Get Messy with Paint... Maybe the dry cleaners can help this bride get the paint out of her gown! But if your not looking to save your dress and just want to have a messy, crazy photo shoot with your groom get wild with paint and a funky setting like the graffiti** **background in this photo. Old or used gowns that can be found on ebay or weddingbee classifieds are great finds for trash the dress photo shoots, especially when you want to preserve your own.

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3. Walk in a Winter Wonderland...

Walk in a Winter Wonderland... Winter is a beautiful time with snow on the trees and at your feet. This trash the dress photo would be wonderful for a save the date or an engagement photo as well. The bride's gown is glowing in the snow as she cuddles up with her groom to stay warm. When you're finished with the romantic shots start throwing snowballs at each other and build a Mr. and Mrs. snow couple!

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2. Hop on a Hot Rod...

Cars and women together have always been sexy. So put your wedding gown on, show some leg, and hop on that hot rod! If you don't have a mustanglike the one in this photo see if there are any classic car shows coming to your area or rent one from your local Hertz. A trolley, bus or truck make for great automobile photos too. Hop in the back of your pick-up or horse, put on your cowboy hat and boots and you'll be one sexy cowgirl in her wedding dress.

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1. Rock the Waves...

Rock the Waves... The beach** **has become one of the most popular locations for trash the dress photo shoots. How can it not be with romantic photos like this one. Getting wet, playing in the sand, and kissing on the beach brings scenes from movies and romance novels to life. The ocean and the beach is a favorite spot for my fiance and I; he proposed to me on the beach last year! A trash the dress session at the same location would be perfect for us. Let the sand cool your toes, be silly in love in the water, and kiss each other at sunset as your perfect day becomes a perfect night.

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How will you trash your dress?

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Diana
2009-09-12T12:07:06.000Z
Odessa, Congrats on your wedding! Yeah I def want to take some neat photos in my gown too, but I'm going to try and sell it afterwards. Good luck on your big day. Come back to share details! :) Thanks for stopping by.
Lynn
2009-10-16T19:01:21.000Z
Valerie, I think that sounds great ! It's not a trash the dress thing as such but it can be and it sounds very romantic. I've been thinking about doing the same, and maybe with a trash the dress part added to it. When it's time for our wedding night I'll just stretch out on the bed in my full wedding outfit, and let go, and then we can go from there. But I'm not sure that I agree that the dress can get messed up but definitely not destroyed as you say... it depends on how far it goes. I'll give him free go, no restrictions... if he needs to rip something to get proper access, just do it. I think my dress and probably everything else that I'm wearing may very well get destroyed - but we'll have a hot night :) Sure hope youll have fun too !
CherryHeart
2010-06-03T01:42:39.000Z
OMG! WHY would anyone trash their wedding dress?!?!? I was so shocked when I saw the title of this article! I mean, yes I'm probably only ever going to wear it once in my life, but I still want to invest in it and make sure it's absolutely perfect! I would NEVER in a million years trash a perfect dress.
Diana
2009-10-31T12:57:18.000Z
Amanda that sounds like a beautiful idea to use paint to trash your dress by a mural, very inspiring. You will have to let us know which way you went. And if you're thinking of donating your dress, maybe you can do so after a good cleaning! Or maybe find a wedding gown from a thrift store for your trash the dress photo shoot. Either way good luck and come back for me ideas! :) Thanks for finding us!
Valerie
2009-09-25T01:53:28.000Z
I would like to make love in my wedding dress. I have not done it and I'm not sure how my husband would react to the idea. But I think it qualifies as trashing the dress cause the dress can get messed up but definitely not destroyed. Got married in 1989 outside the country and I have never worn a wedding dress. Finally bought a pre-owned one from an auction site and when I got it, I just lost myself. I was crying like a little girl while hugging the dress. My husband saw me and he freaked out. I told him that I just fell in love with this dress and that I wish I have done this sooner while I was younger. My husband loves the dress but I have to tell him gradually, slowly about my intentions with this dress and him. But first I have to loose some pounds in the right places that way he can't refuse. Sorry no pics or videos on this one.
Valerie
2010-04-13T13:22:48.000Z
Hi Sheila. Yes I bought more dresses. But these are inexpensive dresses that I bid on an auction site. All of these dresses were $100 & under including shipping. The Maggies are beautiful. Both are Memories Collection. The DAvid's are fairly new styles and still available for sale at their website. Some are store samples and some were preowned. One Maggie was never worn due to cancelled wedding. That was sad. But it has a new home now with lots of love. I'm much better now. Taking care of myself and watching my weight closely. Those dresses inspire me to take care of myself and not to let myself go. Overall, it's a good thing. All dresses are still wearable and have not been damaged.
Diana
2009-09-28T00:21:12.000Z
That sounds like one hot night Valerie! Thanks for the new trash the dress idea and I hope it follows through for you. I think your husband would love it. Hi Sheila, how are you doing?