Over a year ago Daniel and I had the pleasure of really getting to know Carla Eustache. She was starting her own business and we knew that Carla was insanely talented…so we decided to see if she’d be interested in planning a couple of ‘styled shoots’ to showcase her work as a way to contribute to her budding portfolio. She was all for it…and even got the first shoot featured and published! Crazy, right? So here’s our final shoot with Carla…and we hope that we have many more opportunities to work with her again!

Barbara–your flowers are divine. You can do ANYTHING!


Loved the lighting and music provided by Todd from Spintastic Sounds. What a nice guy too!











Love the blur of this one below!



Okay…so I love the next two model shots…so I had to include them!


Pictured below are most of the people involved in this shoot! Not pictured…my HUSBAND-Daniel! He shot as much as I did that day…and insisted I be in that picture. Wish he’d gotten in it!

Special thanks to all who made this styled shoot possible!
Styling & Event Planning: Carla Eustache, Style Perfect Weddings & Events
Venue: Harvey B. Gantt Center
Rentals: Party Reflections
DJ/Lighting: Spintastic Sounds
Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen and Chair Cover Rental
Flowers: From This Day Forward Wedding and Special Event Design
Cake: Cloud 9 Confections
Make-up/Hair Styling: Modern Salon and Spa
Invitation/Stationery: SCM Design
Female Models: The E Agency
Tuxes for Groom and groomsman – Penguin Tuxedo
Bridal Gown – The Lily Rose

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