I am a member of many professional photography organizations and discussion groups.  One thing that seems to be a hot topic of discussion is trashing the dress. 

I have been wanting to do a Trash the Dress session, but I haven't been able to find a bride willing to go through with it.  What do you do with the dress after you have worn it?  My wife and I will be married nine years this June.  Her dress is in a sealed box, which is in a basement closet.  We haven't seen her dress since our wedding night.  When our daughters get married - 20, 30 (do I hear 40!) years from now, styles will have changed a lot since June 14, 1998.  No offense to my wife, but I am sure that they will be looking for a dress of their own to get married in.  But, being a guy, how do I say to a bride "So, would you like to trash the dress?"  I'd probably get slapped, kicked, and other unprintable things.  My health would be in serious jeopardy.  Well, what better than a former bride to lend just the right words.

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