Last week I took a day trip to Charleston, South Carolina. Crazy, right? I spent 12 hours in the car for four hours of shooting! Was it worth it? Uh, YES. I was able to shoot with some amazingly talented photographers and capture the work of some of the best vendors in Charleston! Not to mention work with some really wonderful models. It was my first styled shoot and to say I am in love is maybe an understatement. 🙂

Styled shoots are set up so that photographers and other vendors can get together and showcase each others’ work without the stress of an actual wedding day. It’s an awesome opportunity to slow down and work together – because that’s what the wedding industry is about! Vendors all coming together to help give brides and grooms their perfect day. Practicing together is one of the ways that we can make sure you are getting our very best service!

Super special shoutout to all the amazing vendors who came together to make this happen. I’m forever grateful to Haley and Baylye of We Do! Charleston for organizing such an awesome event.

Host | Love, Samantha Jean | @samanthajeanbecker

Planning + Coordination | We Do! Charleston | @wedocharleston

Venue | Gov. Thomas Bennett House | @govthomasbennetthouse

Florals | Roadside Blooms | @roadsideblooms

HMUA | Contours and Curls | @contoursandcurls

Caterer | Thurston Southern Catering | @thurstonsoutherncatering

Desserts | Dessert Designs by Gisela | @ddbygisela

Bar Service | Lawler Beverage Co.

Suits | Charleston Tuxedo | @charlestontuxedo

Gowns | Gown Boutique of Charleston | @gownboutiquechs

Bridesmaids Dresses | Bella Bridesmaids | @bellabridesmaids

Stationery | Tiny Shindigs, We Do! Charleston

@tinyshindigs @wedocharleston

Rentals | Eventworks, We Do! Charleston @eventworksrentals @wedocharleston

Lounge | The French Eclectic | @thefrencheclectic

Linens | La Tavola | @latavolalinen

Marquee Lighting | Alpha-Lit Charleston