# Playful Beach Bridetography Margo & Sherwin Trash the Dress Photography on Granville Island By Bianca | Published 2009-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-sex-trash-the-dress References: [blueolivephotography](http://www.blueolivephotography.com/blog/2008/10/03/granville-island-wedding/) We were very excited about trash the dress photography back when we first heard about it, so imagine our excitement when we discovered this double gown destruction shoot! Margo and Sherwin, a same-sex couple in Vancouver, got to enjoy trash the dress photography together at Granville Island hotel, following their reception and ceremony at [Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-bridges-potato-bakes) restaurant. Margo and Sherwin’s trash the dress photography was captured by Reilly & Miranda Lievers of [Blue Olive Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wellness-oasis). **Implications** - No longer looking to stay pristine, female shoppers are seeking out ways to have more fun with fashion. Designs that feature a spontaneous aspect appeal to customers who like to play it by ear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spontaneous Fashion:** Fashion designs that feature a spontaneous aspect appeal to customers who like to play it by ear. - **Trash the Dress Photography:** Trash the dress photography continues to gain popularity as couples look for unique ways to capture their wedding memories. - **Same-sex Couples Photography:** As same-sex marriages become more common, the market for same-sex couples photography is growing. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of spontaneous fashion by designing products that appeal to customers who like to have more fun with their clothing. - **Wedding Photography Industry:** The wedding photography industry can offer unique services such as trash the dress photography to capture couples' memories in a creative way. - **LGBTQ+ Market:** The growing market for same-sex couples' photography presents an opportunity for businesses to target and cater to the LGBTQ+ community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture.md) - [Fashion-Forward Bridal Party Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-and-fifth.md) - [Powerful Modern Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright.md) - [Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearly-mini-dress.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g-1.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md)