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Brad and Verdette – St. Michaels and Del Mar Racetrack Wedding

Brad, Verdette and I had so much fun at their Balboa Engagement Session, I was looking forward to hanging out with them again on their wedding day!

And big thanks to the wonderful Brenda Swann of Swann Soirees for being the fabulous coordinator she is! Couldn’t have done it without you! xoxo

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And I got to meet their adorable daughter, Tescia!

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While Verdette was getting beautyfied, Brad and his fellas were hanging at the hotel with Mandi!

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I love this shot Mandi got – Brad looks so “Godfather” in the limo!

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And the gorgeous bride in the limo of course!

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I have to stop here for a little shout out to my buddy Jon at Elite Image Limousine!  Its very rare that a bride (ahem Verdette) books her limo BEFORE her other vendors.  But in this case, I am so glad she did – Jon referred her to me and Brenda!  I love Jon, he is the TOP in the transportation industry for sure!  Call him for your limo needs!

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We made our way to St Michael’s Church in Poway for their traditional Catholic ceremony

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Tescia couldn’t figure out why Mommy and Daddy got all the attention…

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Post ceremony, Brad surprised his Groomsmen with some Air Jordans!

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We headed over to the Del Mar Racetrack for some more photos – quickly!  It was almost dark at this point!

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Photo below by Cathy!

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Love the football theme they had for the Reception at the Turf Club!  Brad is from Wisconsin which explains the Green Bay thing :)

Photo below by Cathy

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Their first dance was interrupted but I don’t think they minded :)

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I saved my favorite for last <3

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B+V – Thank you for being so warm and welcoming, you two are blast to be around!

xo, M

Enjoy your slideshow!!

November 20, 2009 - 12:27 pm Lori - Beautiful work, Melissa. Love the football theme decor, so fun!

November 20, 2009 - 12:33 pm Susie Linquist - I love the shot of the bride in the limo, and the wide angle of the ceremony! Beautiful :)

November 20, 2009 - 1:12 pm Allison Parker - Beautiful photos, as usual!

November 20, 2009 - 1:26 pm Alicia - That last photo makes me want to cry - I LOVE it!! Great job!

November 20, 2009 - 2:50 pm jenn - adorable!

November 20, 2009 - 4:41 pm Cortney - Beautiful work! I love the last one too!

November 20, 2009 - 7:09 pm Desiree Roa - Wow..so amazing.Nice work.

November 22, 2009 - 9:23 am John Bergmann - Very sweet Mel, you have really captured some great moments here!

November 22, 2009 - 7:09 pm Jon (Elite Image Limousines) - Melissa absolutely nothing short of stunning work which is what I have come to expect of you and your expectations! It was completly my pleasure referring you and your work as you deserve it.....(Yes for once i was booked first! Yeah for me!) It was great working with all of you again despite my lil mishap with my hand. I appreciate your kind words about us and more so your friendship. I look forward to the next one in the New Year! KISSES

November 23, 2009 - 12:13 am Brenda Swann - This was a triple whammy blog with all three of your shooters featured! Woot! I love the godfather shot, and of-course Tescia at church. WELL done with the little light post ceremony sista! WELL DONE! xxo!

November 23, 2009 - 1:27 pm Verdette Ibong-Konkol - LOVE.LOVE.LOVE!! Melissa, you truly are one bad-ass photographer. I can't thank you enough for all you've done. I love the dancing shot of Brad..I was laughing so hard- I cried! I think I cried at every photo, actually. The last photo is amazing and the rings on the football??..speechless. It is kinda strange that I booked Jon first, huh?

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