Maine & NH Wedding Photographer | Things Are About to Get Messy, But Totally in the Best Way
Alright babe, let’s have a heart-to-heart about something every outdoorsy bride needs to hear: your dress is gonna get dirty.
Yeah, I said it. And I’m saying it with love… and maybe a tiny smirk because I’ve seen it a thousand times.
You picked an outdoor wedding—forest, field, mountain top, ocean cliff, whatever your flavor is and that means you and Mother Nature are about to become real close. Like “pine needles as accessories” close. That gorgeous train you fell in love with? She’s basically a Roomba now. She will sweep the forest floor, collect souvenirs, and proudly haul that leaf collection like she’s been training her whole life for it.
But here’s the thing: it’s part of the adventure.
It’s the price of admission for choosing a place that makes your heart beat a little faster. So don’t stress if your hemline shows the receipts. You’re not dirty—you’re seasoned. You’re one with the woods, you woodland queen.
So when you’re picking that dress, think about two things:
Does it make you feel like a total badass?
Will it hide the dirt or at least make the dirt look intentional?
Because trust me… when you’re walking through mossy paths, stepping over roots, and hugging your partner in that wild golden light, you’re not gonna care that there’s a pine cone hitchhiking in your underlayer. If anything, you’ll laugh, shake it out, and keep moving like the unstoppable force you are.
Embrace the mess.
Embrace the pine needles.
Embrace the “I just became one with the forest” vibes.
Your dress tells the story of your day and honestly? A clean dress just doesn’t hit the same.
