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- We'll start with the most traditional of the unconventional photography. Above, see a bride partially submerged in water. Image via Andrea K.
- Or totally under water. Image via JB and Mikey
- In grimy locales. Image via Stephanie U.
- And creeks. Image via Lisa D.
- Sometimes "trashing" just means "grass stains on the hemline." Image via Shanna M.
- Ditto. Image via Dani N.
- Or light water stains. Image via Shanna M.
- Paint is another popular choice of destruction. Image via Leilani J.
- And this is what happens when creatives mess with the dress. Image via Emily A.
- And sometimes the paint is on the walls of a dank building instead. Image via Chibi J.
- Taking the plunge, nudge nudge. Image via Julie M.
- And now let's step out a little more. Image via Lisa D.
- Points for personal flair. Image via Pat
- LOL Giraffe. Image via Kate C.
- Image via Perfect Wedding Guide
- A light mudding. Image via Lisa Dunham
- A heavier mudding. Image via Trash The Dress Book
- Trashing dresses, divorce edition. Image via Sarah M.
- Nacho cheese. Because in the end, it's about love. Image via Lori J.