Trash The Dress for Fearless Brides (With Video & Gallery)
“Trash the Dress”, “Vogue Bride”, “Fearless Bride”, “Rock the Frock” or “Don’t Box Me In”. No matter what you call it, the idea is the same: elegant clothing in an unexpected environment shot in a fashion or glamour style. The unexpected locations may include things like the beach, a pool, fields, abandoned buildings, a theme park, train tracks or other rustic locations where a wedding dress would not normally be seen. Originally started by Las Vegas wedding photographer John Michael Copper in 2001 and it was made popular by online sites dedicated to Trash the Dress photography.
There are many reasons why brides choose to have a Trash the Dress session done. Many fearless brides realize that they will never wear this dress again and look at this as an opportunity to take the dress out and have fun taking photos they could not take on the day of the wedding because they didn’t want to chance getting the dress dirty. Some brides see their Trash the Dress session as a declaration that they are 100% committed to their marriage and will never need the dress again. For others the motivation is the fantastic vogue style photography that they will cherish for many years even when the gown no longer fits.
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Of course, there are many brides who love the Trash the Dress photos but are not sure they want to ruin their gowns. The good news is that there are many great options for Trash the Dress sessions that will not actually destroy your wedding dress. Trash the Dress sessions can range anywhere from getting a bit of sand on the dress at the beach to shredding the dress with scissors. If you love the idea of a Trash the Dress session but are a little leary about actually destroying your dress, talk to your photographer. They will be able to suggest plenty of options that will give you amazing photographs and will result in your dress simply needing a quick trip to the dry cleaners.
While Trash the Dress sessions often feature brides, more and more couples are choosing to do Trash the Dress sessions together. A couple’s Trash the Dress session results in beautiful post-wedding photographs to complete your wedding album. There have also been some amazing Trash the Dress sessions done with couples celebrating a 1st, 5th or 10th anniversary who want to celebrate their years together with a special photo session.
Contact your photographer today to discuss your ideas for a special Trash the Dress session that will showcase your gown and your personality like no other photo session can.
Photography by Moments By Marian
Videography by Epic Videography
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$10,000 Wedding Package Winner Announced
Your Wedding… IMAGINE Magazine is pleased to announce the winner of our $10,000 Wedding Package Giveaway. Our winner, Kelly Smith, is a Winnipeg bride planning her wedding for December 31, 2009. Kelly won a wedding band set from People’s Jewelers which was award to her in a small ceremony on October 15, 2009.
Kelly also won a fantastic selection of prizes from our sponsors:
Congratulations Kelly and thank you to all the sponsors and brides who participated in this contest. New contests are in the works right now.
Brides, please join our newsletter list today to receive updates and information when new contests are launched.
Diva Diary Gallery
Your Wedding… IMAGINE Magazine was at the Most Incredible Bridal Show on October 25, 2009. Thank you to Amber of Beautiful Beginnings for assisting with the design and setting up of our booth for the event.
Paris Love Wedding Details
The pairing of these details is inspired by Paris, “The City of Love”. Our Paris theme is reflected in the design of the invitation, supplied by Invitations by Dawn and the centre pieces and bouquet supplied by Lorna’s Flowers.
The use of exotic and common flowers in the centre pieces add a unique flair to a wedding’s decor. The bouquet reflects Europe’s style savvy designs with it’s exotic flowers and unique shape.
Budget Savvy Design: Save money by using your centre pieces as table number holders.
For more wedding details, visit our Wedding Details Gallery.
Be Fabulous,
The Wedding Diva
Spring/Summer 2009 – Our Cover Story
Cover Photography by Wedlife Photography
Spring is here and with spring comes the newest edition of Your Wedding… IMAGINE Magazine, the wedding magazine for the modern bride. This issue includes a number of exciting features that you won’t want to miss. You will also find valuable resources and vendors for your Winnipeg wedding, Brandon wedding, Kenora Wedding, and through-out Manitoba.
Our Spring/Summer 2009 cover bride is Solange Gallant. Solange married Winnipeg Blue Bomber Shawn Gallant in a gorgeous beach side ceremony on April 4th, 2009 photographed by Wedlife Photography. Inside this issue of Your Wedding… IMAGINE Magazine you will find exclusive photos and wedding details from this fantastic destination wedding on the beaches of the Mayan Riviera.
A few other features you won’t want to miss:
- Wedding décor expert Colin Cowie shares wedding cake trends and inspiration from his newest book Wedding Chic: 1001 Ideas for Every Moment of Your Celebration.
- Glen Peloso of Restaurant Make-over and Take This House and Flip It on HGTV offers advice to help you combine your style with your fiancé’s style for a unified feel you will both love.
- Real Manitoba brides share photos, wisdom and inspiration from their recent weddings.
- Wedding planning advice for every aspect for your wedding – from the ring to the honeymoon and beyond.
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Solange & Shawn GallantExclusive wedding photos and details from Solange and Winnipeg Blue Bomber Shawn Gallant’s April 4, 2009 wedding. |
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Colin CowieWedding décor expert Colin Cowie shares wedding cake trends and inspiration from his newest book Wedding Chic: 1001 Ideas for Every Moment of Your Celebration. |
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Real WeddingsLocal brides share their wedding stories, their photos, their advice and their vendor choices with us. You’re sure to be inspired and find some helpful ideas and resources as well. |
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Glen PelosoGlen Peloso of Restaurant Make-over and Take This House and Sell It on HGTV offers advice to help you combine your style with your fiancé’s style for a unified feel you will both love. |
Our Spring/Summer issue will be available on newsstands starting in May. Pre-order a copy today and we will mail a copy to you at no extra cost. Click here to pre-order your copy or visit our subscription page to sign up for a 1 year subscription and receive your copy for free!
Be Fabulous,
The Wedding Diva
Chocolate, Glitter and Eye Candy
This past Thursday we had the privilege of attending the open house at Planned Perfectly in Winnipeg. Kylee welcomed guests into her showroom for a three day open house that included a fantastic set up showcasing decor ideas, wedding cakes and other wedding ideas from Planned Perfectly and other Winnipeg wedding vendors.
On Thursday, Planned Perfectly also unveiled their newest edition in their selection of unique wedding and event product – Edible Glitter Chocolate by Bedazzle My Bonbons. These fabulous little chocolate balls, which come in 5 different flavors and are coated in edible glitter in your choice of 24 different colors, can be used as part of a candy buffet or as favors for your wedding, bridal shower or other event where you want something unique for your guests.
At the event we had a chance to sample these unique favors and were pleasantly surprised. While you would think that a glitter coated chocolate would have a grainy glitter texture or a slightly metallic taste – these bonbons had neither. The glitter had no noticeable taste or texture and the chocolate had a decadent rich, creamy taste to it.
While it was hard, we did manage to pull ourselves away from the chocolate long enough to capture some great wedding eye candy for you as well. Enjoy!
Westman Wedding Show Recap
On February 1st, brides from across the Westman region gathered in Brandon for the first annual Westman Wedding Show and Your Wedding… Imagine Magazine was pleased to be able to join in. A number of wonderful vendors from Brandon and the surrounding communities came together to offer brides a fun filled event with seminars, pampering, fashion shows, great booths and lots of prizes!
Here are a few photos from the event, courtesy of Photography By Dale. All of the vendors shown below can be found in our Wedding Directory if you wish to contact them.
Your Wedding… Imagine Magazine display at the front door.
Booths: Sterling Images, Royal Oak Inn & Grower Direct
Booths: Ultimate Travel, Party Professionals and Academy Florist
Booth: Photography By Dale
The Wedding Gallery 2009
This past weekend, Your Wedding… Imagine Magazine set up a cafe at the annual Wedding Gallery in Steinbach. This 5 hour event on Saturday brought brides from Steinbach and the surrounding communities together to enjoy a great selection of vendors, two fashions shows, prizes and more.
The Your Wedding… Imagine Cafe offered brides a chance to sit, rest their feet, watch the fashion shows and enjoy a glass of punch and a selection of Chocolate and Lemon mini cupcakes from P.S. Cake Designs. A thank you also goes out to Lindsay of Lindsays Flowers for providing the centerpieces for our cafe tables.
Here are some photos for you to enjoy. Our next stop is the Westman Wedding Show at the Victoria Inn in Brandon on February 1st!
The Your Wedding… Imagine Cafe and centerpieces by Lindsay’s Flowers.
Cakes and mini cupcakes from P.S. Cake Designs.
Your Wedding… Imagine Advertisers: Cakes & More, Evangeline’s Flower Hut, Harvest Travel and Gold-N-Memories.
Your Wedding… Imagine Advertiser: Moments by Marian Photography
Don’t Miss The Wonderful Wedding Show
This weekend is the Wonderful Wedding Show in Winnipeg and I had an opportunity to take in the show today. There was plenty to see and do including an hour long fashion show showcasing fabulous bridal gowns, formal wear and fashions for the entire wedding party.
Brides attending this weekends events were able to sign up for numerous prizes, meet some of the industries top professionals and even try on gowns at some of the bridal gown displays. Many brides were booking dates with florists, photographers, videographers, musicians and more. The Wonderful Wedding Show, which has expanded to cover two floors this year, is an opportunity for brides to plan much of their wedding day.
Many of Your Wedding.. Imagine Magazine’s advertisers were in attendance and I had an opportunity to capture a few of their booths for you as well.
Poco Creations & Beads, p.s. Cake designs, Fred Elcheshen Photography, Let’s Celebrate Rentals
Planned Perfectly, The Gates on Roblin, Pulp & Circumstance, Niverville Heritage Centre
If you haven’t had a chance to take in the show yet, there is still time. The show is open Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm at the Winnipeg Convention Centre with fashion shows at 1 and 4 pm.
Wedding Show Season Is Here!
Photo By Fred Elcheshen Photography
2009 is here, and it is the beginning of an exciting season once again.
Yes, that’s right. Wedding season is here and bride’s across Manitoba are preparing for Wedding Show Season. There are some fabulous shows coming up that you won’t want to miss.
The Wonderful Wedding Show
January 16-18, 2009
Winnipeg Convention Centre
This year’s show will feature hundreds of exhibits and 5 spectacular fashion shows. You will have a chance to meet some of Manitoba’s top wedding professionals and view the newest styles and trends for your wedding. Couples will also have a chance to enter the Newlywed Game with a chance to WIN A DREAM WEDDING including a Honeymoon Vacation and $1,000 Diamond Wedding Bands! Visit http://wonderfulweddingshow.com for additional show and exhibitor details.
The Wedding Gallery
January 24, 2009, 11 am to 4 pm
Steinbach Bible College, Hwy 12 North
The Wedding Gallery in Steinbach will feature a spectacular fashion show and some of Steinbach’s top wedding professionals. If you’re looking for something unique for your wedding day, come down for the day and see what Steinbach’s vendors have to offer. Don’t forget to stop by the Your Wedding… Imagine cafe to sample mini cupcakes from P.S. Cake Designs and enjoy a punch fountain provided by Let’s Celebrate Rentals. There will be draw prizes for brides in attendance. Admission is by donation to the Steinbach Community Cancer Program.
Westman Wedding Show
February 1, 2009, 11 am to 5 pm
Victoria Inn, Brandon
Brandon and area brides will want to mark February 1st on their calendars for the Westman Wedding Show at the Victoria Inn in Brandon. This show will feature 20 minute wedding planning seminars, prizes for brides, a pampering room and much more. Brandon wedding professionals will be on hand to help you with your wedding planning, give you tips and ideas, and inspiration for your wedding. Make sure to pick up your complimentary copy of Your Wedding… Imagine at the door!
Canad Inns Wedding Show
March 1, 2009, 11 am to 5 pm
Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue
Canad Inns will be hosting their annual wedding show at their Polo Park location on March 1st. This year’s show will feature two fashion shows and scrumptious cuisine. Admission is free and there will be some fabulous prizes to be won. You’ll want to bring your fiance along to this show where he will have the opportunity to meet some of the Blue Bombers and Goldeyes players in the Grooms Lounge.
Are you excited? I know I am. Wedding shows can be fantastic if you come prepared. For more information on how to prepare for a wedding show, read our featured article: 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bridal Show Experience!
Until next time… Be Fabulous,
The Wedding Diva
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