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I didn't do a "trash" (I love my dress too much, but would do it in another dress in a heartbeat!), but we did do informal pix before the wedding in casual, yet wedding-y, clothes.  We splashed around in the waves, rolled around on the sand...it was fun!  The dress I used was an inexpensive J. Crew (my hubs' linen shirt actually was more expensive and he was way more anal about getting it dirty), and it came 100% clean. I agree: "Trashing" doesn't mean you will ruin it forever; it's just taking shots that you pro'lly wouldn't have during the wedding 'cause you might get wet/slightly dirty.  I think that for some people, "trashing" merely means taking pix in a funkier, grubbier looking, less wedding-y location, and the dress doesn't get any dirtier than at an outdoor reception.  If I had the chance to do a TTD session, I would 100% do it!!!

For those who are put off by the "destruction" and "wastefulness" aspect, the folks at trashthedress advocate donating the dress after the TTD session to Brides Against Breast Cancer (http://trashthedress.wordpress.com/brides-against-breast-cancer/). Since the dresses almost always come clean, this is a nice way to have your fun and then let a charity benefit too.  If you want to preserve it as a family heirloom, you could also have it remade into another garment or item (skirt, top, tie, belt, doll's dress, quilt, etc.) -- there is bound to be a lot of material that remains pristine even after the TTD session, and even if you cannot get the entire gown wearably clean again. 

For those of you who do answer Sweeney's question that HAVE done a TTD or had other non-traditional photos taken, I'd really love to hear your thoughts on my previous question: Sexy Wedding Photos. Thanks!

I think TTD is a great idea.  I'm actually thinking about doing it but don't want to spend too much.  Any recommedations girls??