Photos by Mandi Contreras, Associate Photographer Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com Ceremony & Reception: The Crossings at Carlsbad Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography Assistant Photographer: Jackie Guidi Wedding Coordinator: Wynn Austin Events Florist: Blush Botanicals Officiant: Bethel Nathan Hair & Makeup: Shelisa Burke...
Category Archives: wedding
Estancia La Jolla Elopement – {Sean + Stephanie}
I could help but smile huge when I got Stephanie’s first email. She was so sweet and bubbly, I could already tell by her email. I was even more excited when I learned more about her wedding. She wasn’t interested in the large hoopla that surrounds a typical wedding. She wanted it to be about...
Admiral Baker Clubhouse Wedding – {Jeff + Marlene}
Marlene was a planner! She was my first 2011 wedding booked…back in 2009! I can remember thinking how far away the wedding seemed. You can peek at their engagement session here. As usual, Brenda made sure everything wedding went smoothly! And it did…from their super sweet first look to their emotional vows and ending in...
The Prado Restaurant, Loggia Room Wedding – Balboa Park – {Drew + Melissa}
I’ve known Melissa for a few years now, she is actually my ex-sister in law (and we shared the same name for a short time)! I was honored she asked me to photograph her wedding to Drew, it was such a fun day full of laughs! I’m a bit behind on blogging…this wedding was last...
Atlantis Resort, Nassau Bahamas Wedding – Featured!
I’m sooooo excited about this latest feature! Shawna + Jason’s Bahamas wedding is on the main Atlantis Resort website! As in their main page of weddings! Fingers crossed an awesome bride sees this and contacts me. I”m desperate for another trip to the Bahamas! Mandi and I had such a great time at this wedding. ...
The Pearl Hotel – Styled Photoshoot with After the Engagement
My friend and planner extraordinaire Courtney from After the Engagement posted a call for interested vendors on her Facebook page. She wanted to enter a contest to win a spot at an industry conference but needed to style a shoot to enter. I had never been part of a styled shoot before and was curious! ...
Olowalu Plantion House Wedding, Maui, Hawaii – {Clayton + Jen}
Jen + Clayton’s wedding is featured on Destination Inspirations blog today! Check it out! I am so excited to share this destination wedding today! Jen + Clayton are two of the sweetest most genuine people I have ever met. I love how much love they openly express to each other. On top of that they...
Marina Village Reception – {Hunter + Jaclyn}
Hunter & Jaclyn hired me last minute for coverage of their reception. What a great way to start off the 2012 season! They had their ceremony last year in Sedona with just their parents. It was fun seeing photos and video footage of that! Erin of Your Event by Erin did a fantastic job with...
The Prado, Balboa Park Wedding – {Alex + Lauren} – Photos by Mandi
Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer The one thing Mandi told me about this wedding was how sweet and fun Laura & Alex were and that their families and bridal party were one of the best she had seen, pitching in all day and making sure the timeline was right on! Because of a...
Paradise Point, Bayview Room Wedding – {Chris + Aimee}
Aimee and Chris were married at one of my very favorite locations – Paradise Point! It’s so gorgeous there! Aimee and I were very good friends in High School. We lost contact over the years but I was happy to reconnect with her around the time of her wedding! She and Chris compliment each other...