Trash the Dress – The ultimate post-wedding session in Buenos Aires

In this post, we want to share a bit about what this type of post-wedding session, which became trendy a few years ago and which we have so much fun doing, is all about.

Trash The Dress meaning – What does it mean?

The literal translation of “trash the dress” would be something like “throw the dress in the trash” (or trashing the wedding dress, heh). But the important thing is not so much the literal translation, but rather the meaning… so:

What is a Trash The Dress session?

The Trash the Dress session is a couple’s session that, unlike any other type of photoshoot, must be done post-wedding, since the idea of the session is to give the wedding dress a kind of “final use” or “farewell”, because nobody wants to put the dress at risk before the wedding!

In general terms, it is a photo session where we try to create a play of contrasts between the couple dressed as they were on their wedding day (impeccable!) but in a setting or location that is as different as possible from a wedding environment.

As its name suggests: “Trash the dress”, the spirit of the session is to be able to take creative and striking photos, without having to worry about the wedding dress getting stained, torn, etc. While it is certainly not necessary to do something as extreme as destroying the dress completely, it is best not to have the concern of taking care of it that we DO have on the wedding day.

Recommended dress for a TTD:

Although the general idea of the Trash the Dress session is to play with the wedding dress, there are some cases where it just “doesn’t fit” to do the session with the same dress from the wedding; either because it was too elaborate (and therefore uncomfortable for posing among trees, rocks in the sea, or sand), or because the wedding dress has a particular emotional value (brides who marry in their mothers’ or grandmothers’ dresses, for example), or any other reason.
In those cases, the session can still be done with the same adventurous spirit but with a “backup wedding dress”: you can simply choose any white dress that looks more or less like a wedding dress (or actually is one!) and take the photos with the total peace of mind that the original wedding dress will be kept safe and will remain pristine and impeccable.

(You might be interested in reading this article about Original wedding dresses)

The Groom’s Outfit:

The idea is for the groom to dress in a look similar to what he would wear at the wedding. It can be the same clothes he wore on the wedding day or, just like the bride, an alternative suit can be used (perhaps an older one) that allows for the freedom to move around easily, knowing that if it ends up with a little stain or a tiny tear, it’s no big deal!

Trash the Dress with Holi Festival Color Powders:

There are some original ideas for TTD sessions, such as the option to add a touch of the “Holi Festival,” like the original Indian tradition, and play with colorful powders! It’s something that requires much less production and yields very interesting results. Some of these powders are even washable, so you won’t necessarily ruin your dress 😉

Hair and Makeup for a Trash the Dress Session:

As we’ve mentioned, the idea of this session is to do something quite “wild / rustic,” so generally, the hair and makeup approach follows this aesthetic. Of course, there’s no need for anything too heavy or overly produced; on the contrary, you might not even need to dwell on those details. The important thing is that you look great for the photos, but above all, that you feel comfortable!

Locations for a TTD in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

The locations for a TTD session are incredibly diverse! With the goal of creating a different atmosphere from what was seen on the wedding day, almost any location can work: from an urban setting to a forest, a snowy landscape, or even the most classic and popular choice, which is a trash the dress session on the beach.

Beach sessions (and beach weddings in general) are perfect for this type of shoot, as the location itself, with the sand and the sea, almost invites you to end up in the water 😊

Often, a trash the dress session doesn’t even need a specific location, because it ends up happening spontaneously on the wedding day itself! The euphoria of the party, plus a venue with a pool and—let’s be honest—a good bar, are sometimes the necessary conditions to improvise a TTD right there as the party ends. All it takes is a group of friends giving the right signal at the right moment 😉

Conclusion: Why do a Trash The Dress session?

• Because it’s always positive to do a couple’s session; in any circumstance, it’s nice to have beautiful photos—any occasion is a good one!
• Because as it’s a post-wedding session, it’s an excellent “grand finale” to wrap up all the wedding coverage, even in narrative terms—you can even include the photos in your wedding album!
• Because “symbolically,” it’s great to get one more concrete use out of the wedding dress beyond the (few!) hours the wedding lasts. In a way, it’s a way to get a bit more value out of the investment made in the dress and pay it the proper tribute.
• Because the visual result is striking and totally different from the photos and videos you’ll have from your wedding; it’s a way to do something original and different without the rush and nerves of the wedding day.

Are you dying to do a photo shoot with your partner? We’re glad! That was the idea of the article 😉. Now, you just need to contact us (you can use the form at the bottom of this page), and we’ll coordinate a date!