{{Thank you so much Nicole and Vance for participating in my wedding shoot in Charleston on Sunday and Thank you Heidi and Natalie for the AMAZING bouquet!}}
Here it is, my BIG announcement. HA! If you've been within 6 inches of me in the past 6 weeks or so I have told you, so it's not news to many but I will spill it anyhow!
As of 1/1/10 I will be opening another Wedding Studio in Charleston! South Carolina that is. I won't go into all of the reasons, because there really aren't a ton. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Savannah Wedding Studio! I love how these (non-exclusive mind you) businesses came together in one location and offered their amazing services to Brides getting married in Savannah, Hilton Head and Tybee Island. We share rent, advertising, ideas, passion, laughs and from this friendships were forged that I now count as some of my best! Watching these businesses grow became such a passion for me. Anyone that knows me and has spent time with me or who has been to the studio knows that. At the ripe old age of 32 I feel like the grandmother willow of the wedding studio. Do they need photos for their website, DONE, need a new website, I got that! I don't' say these things to boast, I just freaking LOVE these people and what the studio stands for! I hope and pray they feel the same. ahh heck I know they do! ;)
So back to me and a day trip to Charleston to shoot Tatiana and Joey's engagements. I thought, oh now wouldn't it be nice to have a Charleston Wedding Studio. Well dangit, look where that got me! ;)
I know there are wedding professionals in Charleston that are working so hard to get ahead, they may be working a full or part time jonin addition to running a wedding business. They spend nights emailing brides and meeting at starbucks or wedding venues to meet with potential clients. It wasn't too long ago I was meeting all of my brides and grooms right in my den! (Remember that, Katie?) I want to find those wedding professionals! They are talented, hardworking and just as passionate as we are and it's time Charleston knew it! I want to share this AMAZING space at 91 Broad St in Charleston and open new doors for them. I was once given a sofa at a frame store (crying now) on which to meet my brides and that feeling of pride took my business to a whole new level. Now there's a fushia sofa at 91 broad (and tons of other seating) waiting on a team of dynamic professionals that have that same drive!
I am beyond corny today, aren't I? I am just so darn excited. I want to thank EVERYONE who has made this possible. Every bride, groom, vendor and friend. I especially want to thank my best friend and husband. When I called him with this INSANE idea he scared the red out of my hair and responded with, something along the lines of "that's a great idea". I won't lie to you, my ideas aren't typically "great"! Even I admit that! ;)
So there you have it, my secret little suprise that everyone knew! I hope you'll share my enthusiasm for the Charleston Wedding Studio!
Here are some FAQ's I've received.
- Are you moving? HECK NO!
- Why Charleston? Have you been there? really? sighhhh....
- Will you be shooting weddings in Charleston? yes, a few! Hunter will shoot there too! Thanks, Hunter!!
- Are you crazy? YEP!
- Will there be changes to the website? yes and no. Over the next few days, beginning immediately, you will notice a change in links and logos. The new Charleston Wedding Studio site will launch within 48 hours. There will be a new blog soon for the wedding studios. change is good
Wedding professionals in Charleston interested in learning more about membership can contact me at teresa@charlestonweddingstudio.com to receive an application and guidelines.
YAYAYAY!!! I'm so proud of you and all you've accomplished! You are truly one in a million! (And I still have that sofa from the frame shop...)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! I can say from personal experience that anyone who meets you and has the opportunity to work with you is better off for it. You can't even imagine how many time I've told friends who are getting married, "Well Teresa said this, or Teresa said that". You made my wedding such a special, unforgettable day, and I hope all these Charleston brides come to relaize your GENIUS just like I have!!!
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Sam
I am SOOO HAPPY for you... I was definitely one of your brides that met with you on your living room sofa and then was with you when you moved to the frame shop:) You are so talented in what you do and what's most important is that you LOVE LOVE LOVE your job! Your enthusiasm and energy make your brides feel at ease and I know you will do amazing things with the new Charleston Studio! I have to admit... I'm not at all surprised you have taken the leap:) Best of luck to you! I know it is going to turn out great!!!
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Tara
So excited for you!!! No one deserves it more than you do! You definitely made my wedding day unforgettable and any bride would be SO lucky to have you! Congrats again!!!
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Natalia
T-Dawg,
ReplyDeleteI am SO proud of you. This is a fabulous thing!
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KTV & Jody
This is the most amazing news and it could not be happening to a more deserving, hard working individual!! I know it will be a success!!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you....
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago today we became friends. You were the photographer I had always wanted. For those of you who do not know Teresa, I am going to give you a look into just the type of person she is. I had hired her for 8 hours, however, my mother-in-law to be at that time was in the hospital. My husband and I wanted to go see her after the evening was over and Teresa volunteered to work extra hours to go get photos for us. Something I would never have asked her to do. That is the type of person she is. Then two months later she, myself and another friend took off for the weekend to see Michael Buble and Disney, barely knowing each other. This is the type of person she is. A few months later after many lunch and play dates our friendship progressed she talked me into opening my own wedding planning business, guiding me along the way and being the number one support. This is the type of person she is. Teresa is the most fun-loving person I have ever met. She has an amazing eye with the camera and will do anything for any of her brides. Working weddings with her is a dream because she is so helpful in every way possible. Not only do each of us become her most prized bride for the evening, we all become friends with her in the end. Teresa, thank you for all you do, making my wedding day extra special and being my friend, I have to say again I am so proud of you. You deserve this new adventure!!!!
OMG! Thank you so much Raven!!! This is so sweet!!! Happy Anniversary! GOOD TIMES!!! ;) IW ant a do over @ WDW!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethank you EVERYONE for all of your love and support!
Congrats T!! We are so very excited for you! Charleston will adore you and all of your fabulousness!! WOW~ what an accomplishment~ so amazing!
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Lisa & Nick
Is there anything you can't do? No doubt this will be another fabulous place for your lucky brides. So proud of you...
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~Kirsten
Kirsten if I had been honest I would have said I opened the CWS to put me 1 1/2 hours closer to YOU! ;)
ReplyDeleteOH....MY....GOSH!!!!! I can't even begin to express how excited I am for you. This is going to be amazing. You are such a visionary. People are so lucky to work with you and anyone in Charleston would be crazy not to get in on this!!!! If you need some sort of office manager in the SWS just let me know! :) xoxoxo.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, Teresa, and am excited about this new endeavor! Change is wonderful! The website is beautiful and I cant wait to see the studio space in Charleston! This is huge for you and I feel blessed to be a part of it! Thank you for bringing me into the Savannah Wedding Studio and now the Charleston Wedding Studio. You are a wonderful role model, super talented photographer and most of all a wonderful person. I have really enjoyed working with you and am excited to see what great things 2010 will bring!
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