NJ photographer and
childbirth doula Astin Benedetto shared her "TBT Wedding Day" pictures from 2009 with us. Frugal in every way, this November bride kept her wedding budget under $10K, made her own bridesmaid and bride bouquets, and designed/produced the wedding programs and all the decorations on her own.
When asked about her approach to wedding planning, she said: "I tried to be as non-cliche as possible. We had a very music-centric wedding!" This included a Grateful Dead tribute band, choreographed dancing, and a musical score that Astin designed herself!
A creative through and through, Astin offers a special photography package for NJ brides who are thinking about giving their husband-to-be a
unique gift for the wedding. Her idea:
boudoir photography sessions to local NJ brides. Now that's a wedding-day present for him to cherish for always. :)
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Make-at-home wedding arch with a fall foliage theme. Love those colors! |
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DIY wedding curls... she doesn't even look stressed at all! |
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Really cute "perspective shot" with the bridesmaids! Beautiful, homemade bouquets. Curls holding up nicely! |
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Congrats, to the newlyweds. Now let's get on with the party! |
Astin Benedetto works out of Warren County, NJ as a doula and freelance photographer. Learn more about her
wedding-day boudoir photography sessions at the
Scarlet Fox Boudoir. Discover her loving, caring natural childbirth support at
MajesticMotherhood.com.
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