Maine & NH Wedding Photographer // No, I’m Not Hanging Your Wedding Dress on a Dirty Barn
Look, I get it—Pinterest has convinced us all that a wedding dress hanging on a rustic old barn is the epitome of “dreamy wedding vibes.” And yeah, I’ll admit, it can be a cool shot… IF there’s a clean hook that actually holds the dress away from the filthy, spider-filled, weather-beaten wood.
But here’s the thing: I’m not chancing your $2,000–$10,000 gown (or the one you’ve been dreaming about since you were twelve) just so we can get a photo you saw in a magazine.
Let’s talk about barns for a second.
They’re cute in pictures, sure. But they’re also:
Covered in dust and dirt
Home to the occasional bird poop situation
Basically the Airbnb of spiders
Guaranteed to snag delicate lace or beadwork
So when someone says, “Hey! Let’s hang the dress right there!” I’m already picturing the look on your face when you realize your hem now has a rustic brown streak that won’t come out.
My rule: cool photo, zero damage.
If the barn has a solid hook and the dress can hang far enough away from the wall that nothing touches it? Game on. We’ll make it pretty.
If not? I’ll find somewhere else that gives us all the drama without the risk—maybe an open doorway with soft light, a clean railing, or even a well-lit window. The vibe will still be chef’s kiss (okay fine, badass vibes) and your dress will be pristine when you walk down the aisle.
It’s not worth the risk.
Here’s the thing: Your dress is the star of the show. You’ve got one chance to wear it without it being stained, torn, or smelling faintly of livestock. And trust me, the emotional meltdown that would follow a “barn incident” is way less photogenic than the detail shot we’d get from it.
So no, I’m not hanging your wedding dress on a dirty barn. I love you too much for that.