It was explaining a new fad where brides (and sometimes grooms are involved, too) schedule a post-wedding session with a professional photographer to don their gown and hop into the ocean, wade through mud, ride a horse, etc.Basically, they "trash" their wedding dress and have the gorgeous portraits to prove it.
I liked the idea a lot (some of the pictures are so beautiful, and because many are "Lady of Shallot"-ish, I always think of my sister Erin and hope she considers this someday!). I knew that my daughters probably wouldn't want to wear my gown to their own weddings, and it would be dry-cleaned and placed in a closet, forever forgotten.
But...another idea formed shortly thereafter. So, in honor of Earth and Arbor Days taking place this week, these pics pose the question: "Why Trash When You Can Recycle??"
My wedding gown, worn with pride on June 9, 2007...
My wedding gown now...
And here's where that material went...
Now all of my children will be able to wear (a portion of) my wedding gown. It's exciting, because it's what I wore on the first day that Tee Jay and I started our own family.
Please keep Casey in your prayers on Sunday, as she is Baptized in the Catholic Church (and in this gorgeous little dress)!
4 comments:
That is a fabulous idea and it came out beautifully. My prayers will definitely be with you all on Sunday.
I first heard of the "trash the dress" idea this week, when it was a post on facebook. At first I thought that it was a womens-lib thing. "I don't ever have to fit into that dress again!" type thing.
My dress is blue and reversible (the inside is red) with ribbons for an adjustable hem, so I recycle it by rewearing it.
Your idea is so amazingly beautiful. I imagine your grandchildren will wear it as well.
I wish you all the best on Sunday and send my very best feelings.
Christina~ Casey's dress turned out incredibly beautiful! It was beautiful on you first, but this idea is wonderful! Congrats to you and TeeJay, and welcome little Casey!! love ya all.....
I love that idea and Casey's beautiful dress. You will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend. Have a wonderful day! Sara
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