Christine's Story: Trash the Dress Photoshoot!

Written by . Posted in Christine's Story

Years before I even started planning our wedding, I was introduced to Pinterest. As I started my Pinterest search, the first images I came across were about a unique idea called "Trash the Dress" photography, where after the wedding, the bride and groom essentially "trash" their outfits to get some incredible photos. After our wedding I felt like I had to have a "Trash the Dress" photoshoot! Here are all the details of our "Trash the Dress" Photoshoot with Mher Vakahn Special Event Photography.

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

The Location:

We wanted to find a beach in Los Angeles that was more than just water and sand and particularly a beach that wasn't crowded which is tough in LA. Mher and Atina recommended Palos Verdes Beach. We hiked down a big hill in front of the Trump National Golf Club and even took some photos at the park in front of the golf club. It was absolutely beautiful!

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine ad Victor Trash the Dress

The Dress:

As I told people about the photo shoot, they couldn't believe I was willing to trash my wedding dress. The truth is – I didn't! I chose to purchase a pre-owned wedding dress to "trash". It ended up being perfect because I got to have photos in a mermaid gown, from our wedding, and in a ball gown, for the photoshoot, which was a dream of mine. Hopefully, now that I am finished with it, I can pass it on to another bride to do the same!

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

The Photographer:

We originally met Mher Vahakn Special Event Photography at the Harsanik Bridal Show. I was so lucky to win a free pre-wedding shoot with Mher and Atina. We absolutely loved the casual romantic style of our pre-wedding photos so we connected with Mher to take our "Trash the Dress" photos as well. Mher absolutely killed it! The photos came out amazing.

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

Christine and Victor Trash the Dress

I'd recommend doing a Trash the Dress photoshoot to every couple! Even if brides do not want to trash the dress they wore at their wedding, getting a similar dress and having a photoshoot is a must! The photos that Mher Vahakn Special Event Photography took are worth a lifetime of smiles. 

XO

Christine

Tags: bride , bride's story , christine's story , photo location , photoshoot , trash the dress , wedding photography

USER COMMENTS