A newlywed from Brooklyn, New York has recycled her wedding dress and worn it more than 10 times since saying 'I do'. After spending nearly $2,000 on a gown for her 2013 nuptials, Randi Seltzer Bonica, 35, was inspired to start Trashed In The Dress - an ongoing project that gives women an opportunity to wear their wedding dresses to various events in New York City. 'It's the most beautiful, expensive item of clothing I've ever purchased,' the high school guidance counselor said of her gown. 'I knew before the wedding that I would be wearing it again.' Wardrobe staple: Randi Seltzer Bonica, 35, (center right) is the founder of Trashed In The Dress, an ongoing project that gives women the opportunity to wear their wedding gowns to various events in New York . Sightseeing: These women enjoyed a double-decker bus tour of New York during a Trashed In The Dress outing in New York's East Village . Officer and a gentleman: Event attendees took a minute to strike a pose in front of a police car while walking to their destination . While planning her wedding to Steve Bonica, 37, Mrs Seltzer Bonica learned that she loved shopping for gowns - more than she thought she would. 'I found "the" dress every time I went to another store,' she said. Following her October 2013 beach side ceremony on Fire Island, New York, Mrs Seltzer Bonica said she entertained the idea of doing a 'trash the dress' wedding photo shoot – which sees brides transforming their gowns into unique works of art using paint, glitter and streamers – but realized that she ultimately wanted to be able to continue wearing her gown in public. Roller coaster of love: The former brides have also worn their gowns to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York . Winners circle: The women didn't let their formal wear stop them from playing games at the amusement park . Hole in one: These three attendees had no problem playing miniature golf in their wedding gowns . She added: 'I couldn't imagine saving the dress for my future daughter who might not even want to wear it.' Instead, she gathered her friends. called a photographer and put on her wedding dress. 'We went to a bar for some drinks, and the project has developed from there,' Mrs Seltzer Bonica explained. Since founding Trashed In The Dress in December 2013, Mrs Seltzer Bonica has thrown 10 events, including a trip to an amusement park, mini golfing, and even archery lessons. Helping hand: These former brides helped fix a fellow member’s bustle during a visit to Fox and Jane Salon . Fast and furious: Two attendees don formal wear while playing an arcade game . Wedding desert: These three women aren't worried about spilling ice cream on their gowns . She has also collaborated with other organizations on projects and hopes to work with charities in the coming year. 'All the events are really special because we always have a different photographer following us around and they have their own ideas of how they see us,' she said. One of her favorite outings was a ping pong event that her mom attended. 'She wore her dress too, and it was such a unique experience,' Mrs Seltzer Bonica said. Mix and match: Trashed In The Dress attendees often pair their dresses with sweaters and shoes from their every day wardrobes . Abbey Road remake: These women posed for photos in the middle of a New York City street . Famous faces: Mrs Seltzer Bonica said the group usually gets stopped by tourists when they walk around the city in their wedding gowns . Nothing to see: The Trashed In The Dress founder noted that many New Yorkers are unfazed by their appearance . 'I think I'm getting my money's worth out of it,' she noted. 'It's been a lot of fun.' Mrs Seltzer Bonica explained that wearing her wedding gown is like playing dress up as a child. 'When you're a kid, you put on what you feel like wearing - butterfly wings, striped pants, and a tutu - this is the same feeling,' she said. 'We reach a point in our lives where we don't do it anymore - but once a month I get to put on my dress and don't worry about what other people think.' Hunger games: One of the group's event was held at Gotham Archery in Brooklyn, New York . Taking aim: These women donned their wedding gowns while working on their archery skills . Game night: Mrs Seltzer Bonica said one of her favorite outings was a ping pong event that her mother had attended . Casual date: These women wore flower crowns and bridal wear while drinking wine and playing Jenga . While one would assume that a group of women walking around the city in wedding gowns would attract attention, Mrs Seltzer Bonica said most New Yorkers are unfazed by their appearance. 'New Yorkers are so interesting - you can walk around naked and no one says anything.' She noted: 'We do get a lot of tourists stopping us and asking what we're doing, but New Yorkers aren't surprised by us.' Spring awakening: These women wore their weddings dresses while visiting Central Park . Pit stop: These three women took part in some people watching during the outdoor event . Novel idea: Trashed in the Dress evolved after Mrs Seltzer Bonica (center right) hired a photographer to take pictures when she went to a bar with her friends . Sense of nostalgia: Mrs Seltzer Bonica (right) likened wearing her wedding gown to playing dress up as a child .
Randi Seltzer Bonica, 35, knew she wanted to continue wearing her wedding dress after she got married .
In 2013, she founded Trashed In The Dress - an ongoing project that allows women to wear their bridal gowns to events in New York City .
Mrs Seltzer Bonica has hosted 10 outings, including a trip to an amusement park, mini golfing, and even archery lessons .
Each event is documented by a different photographer .
A newlywed from Brooklyn, New York has recycled her wedding dress and worn it more than 10 times since saying 'I do'. After spending nearly $2,000 on a gown for her 2013 nuptials, Randi Seltzer Bonica, 35, was inspired to start Trashed In The Dress - an ongoing project that gives women an opportunity to wear their wedding dresses to various events in New York City. 'It's the most beautiful, expensive item of clothing I've ever purchased,' the high school guidance counselor said of her gown. 'I knew before the wedding that I would be wearing it again.' Wardrobe staple: Randi Seltzer Bonica, 35, (center right) is the founder of Trashed In The Dress, an ongoing project that gives women the opportunity to wear their wedding gowns to various events in New York . Sightseeing: These women enjoyed a double-decker bus tour of New York during a Trashed In The Dress outing in New York's East Village . Officer and a gentleman: Event attendees took a minute to strike a pose in front of a police car while walking to their destination . While planning her wedding to Steve Bonica, 37, Mrs Seltzer Bonica learned that she loved shopping for gowns - more than she thought she would. 'I found "the" dress every time I went to another store,' she said. Following her October 2013 beach side ceremony on Fire Island, New York, Mrs Seltzer Bonica said she entertained the idea of doing a 'trash the dress' wedding photo shoot – which sees brides transforming their gowns into unique works of art using paint, glitter and streamers – but realized that she ultimately wanted to be able to continue wearing her gown in public. Roller coaster of love: The former brides have also worn their gowns to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York . Winners circle: The women didn't let their formal wear stop them from playing games at the amusement park . Hole in one: These three attendees had no problem playing miniature golf in their wedding gowns . She added: 'I couldn't imagine saving the dress for my future daughter who might not even want to wear it.' Instead, she gathered her friends. called a photographer and put on her wedding dress. 'We went to a bar for some drinks, and the project has developed from there,' Mrs Seltzer Bonica explained. Since founding Trashed In The Dress in December 2013, Mrs Seltzer Bonica has thrown 10 events, including a trip to an amusement park, mini golfing, and even archery lessons. Helping hand: These former brides helped fix a fellow member’s bustle during a visit to Fox and Jane Salon . Fast and furious: Two attendees don formal wear while playing an arcade game . Wedding desert: These three women aren't worried about spilling ice cream on their gowns . She has also collaborated with other organizations on projects and hopes to work with charities in the coming year. 'All the events are really special because we always have a different photographer following us around and they have their own ideas of how they see us,' she said. One of her favorite outings was a ping pong event that her mom attended. 'She wore her dress too, and it was such a unique experience,' Mrs Seltzer Bonica said. Mix and match: Trashed In The Dress attendees often pair their dresses with sweaters and shoes from their every day wardrobes . Abbey Road remake: These women posed for photos in the middle of a New York City street . Famous faces: Mrs Seltzer Bonica said the group usually gets stopped by tourists when they walk around the city in their wedding gowns . Nothing to see: The Trashed In The Dress founder noted that many New Yorkers are unfazed by their appearance . 'I think I'm getting my money's worth out of it,' she noted. 'It's been a lot of fun.' Mrs Seltzer Bonica explained that wearing her wedding gown is like playing dress up as a child. 'When you're a kid, you put on what you feel like wearing - butterfly wings, striped pants, and a tutu - this is the same feeling,' she said. 'We reach a point in our lives where we don't do it anymore - but once a month I get to put on my dress and don't worry about what other people think.' Hunger games: One of the group's event was held at Gotham Archery in Brooklyn, New York . Taking aim: These women donned their wedding gowns while working on their archery skills . Game night: Mrs Seltzer Bonica said one of her favorite outings was a ping pong event that her mother had attended . Casual date: These women wore flower crowns and bridal wear while drinking wine and playing Jenga . While one would assume that a group of women walking around the city in wedding gowns would attract attention, Mrs Seltzer Bonica said most New Yorkers are unfazed by their appearance. 'New Yorkers are so interesting - you can walk around naked and no one says anything.' She noted: 'We do get a lot of tourists stopping us and asking what we're doing, but New Yorkers aren't surprised by us.' Spring awakening: These women wore their weddings dresses while visiting Central Park . Pit stop: These three women took part in some people watching during the outdoor event . Novel idea: Trashed in the Dress evolved after Mrs Seltzer Bonica (center right) hired a photographer to take pictures when she went to a bar with her friends . Sense of nostalgia: Mrs Seltzer Bonica (right) likened wearing her wedding gown to playing dress up as a child .
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