Melissa McClure Photography San Diego and Destination Wedding Blog http://melissamcclure.net San Diego & Destination Wedding Photographer Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Balboa Park Couples Portraits – {Steve + Brea} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/17/balboa-park-couples-portraits-steve-brea/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/17/balboa-park-couples-portraits-steve-brea/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:03 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10392  Blogging from Maui today! Aloha! I thought that would be appropriate since this cute couple got married on Maui themselves. :-)   Brea contacted me last year to set up a session for their vacation to San Diego!  Brea’s parents met in SD and on their anniversary of the day they first met, Brea, Steve + I took some awesome photos around Balboa Park (where her parents later married).  Brea is an awesome photographer in the Baltimore area so we snuck in some headshots for her as well!

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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/17/balboa-park-couples-portraits-steve-brea/feed/ 1 Pala Mesa Wedding – {Art + Ivy} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/15/pala-mesa-wedding-art-ivy/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/15/pala-mesa-wedding-art-ivy/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:27 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10356 pala_mesa_wedding_01
If I had to describe Art + Ivy’s wedding in one word: Fun. These two (along with their awesome family and friends) know how to have a good time. I met A+I at a Maui wedding where Art was a groomsmen. I was stoked when they asked me to be their photographer and then I found out they hired some amazing vendors as well! No details were skipped at this wedding thanks to Courtney with After the Engagement! From the brass knuckles, to the bedazzled fanny pack, to the insane grand entrance…this wedding was a non-stop blast!
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Location: Pala Mesa Resort
Wedding Planner- Courtney with After the Engagement
Photographer- Melissa & Mandi
Videographer- Jerry with Cloudbreak Films
DJ- Allan Reyes
Hair- Savannah
Makeup- Pam Sirivong
Officiant- Robert Naranjo
Bakery- Cute Cakes
Florist- Exquisite Blooms
Musicians- Sensational String Sisters
Emcee – Arlo Magpantay
Candy Buffet – San Diego Candy Buffet
Photobooth – The Foto Box
Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/15/pala-mesa-wedding-art-ivy/feed/ 0 Victoria Beach Engagement Sesssion – {Ahanya + Josh} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/13/victoria-beach-engagement-sesssion-ahanya-josh/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/13/victoria-beach-engagement-sesssion-ahanya-josh/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 02:16:31 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10332 I had such a fun time getting to know Josh + Ahanya in Laguna Beach!  They love to make each other laugh and just be silly.  I was able to catch some sweet moments in there as well!
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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/13/victoria-beach-engagement-sesssion-ahanya-josh/feed/ 1 Merriman’s Restaurant – Maui, Hawaii Wedding – {Brian + Bryanna} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/10/merrimans-restaurant-maui-hawaii-wedding-brian-bryanna/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/10/merrimans-restaurant-maui-hawaii-wedding-brian-bryanna/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:32:28 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10255 2013-05-10_0033When I see Maui in my inbox, my heart flutters.  I love it there. I feel at home there. I’m so fortunate to be there. I was especially excited when Bry told me she and Brian were getting married – I have known Bry for many years – since high school!  Thanks to Facebook we reconnected.  It was a gorgeous day on the island, and even when it started to sprinkle as Bry walked down the aisle – nothing could wipe that beautiful smile off her face! I think she would have married Brian amid a tornado!  She has the most infectious smile and laugh that I’ve seen!  The night ended with an intimate dinner at Merriman’s.

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Getting Ready hotel: The Royal Lahaina
Ceremony & Reception: Merriman’s Kapalua
Florals/Planner: Bliss Wedding Design
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Hair/Makeup: Jessica Waite Associates

 

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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/06/sweetwater-river-bridge-engagement-nichole-hunter/feed/ 2 An “Up” Themed Hilton Mission Valley Wedding – {Darrell + Ana} – Photos by Mandi http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/02/an-up-themed-hilton-mission-valley-wedding-darrell-ana-photos-by-mandi/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/02/an-up-themed-hilton-mission-valley-wedding-darrell-ana-photos-by-mandi/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 22:03:32 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10196 Photos by Associate Photographer, Mandi Contreras
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When I heard this wedding was going to have a the theme from the Disney movie Up – I was stoked to see the photos!  Ana, Darrell, Brenda & her crew from Swann Soirees did not disappoint!  Such a lovely, colorful day!  I adore the different colored shoes on the girls and that bouquet – OMG!  Swoon!

This wedding has also been featured on Ceremony Magazine’s blog!  Awesome!

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Ceremony Location: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Poway
Reception Location: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Photography: Associate Photographer – Mandi Contreras
Coordinator: Swann Soirées
Entertainment: DJ Bill Calhoun
Videographer: Wedding Tales Videography
Hair & Makeup: Jellis Faces
Florist: Tessfresh

]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/05/02/an-up-themed-hilton-mission-valley-wedding-darrell-ana-photos-by-mandi/feed/ 1 Laguna Beach Engagement Session – {Edie + Carlo} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/29/laguna-beach-engagement-session-edie-carlo/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/29/laguna-beach-engagement-session-edie-carlo/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:56:56 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10176 You know it’s going to be a fun session when you walk up and the groom offers you a Jack & Coke! We had a blast roaming all over Laguna Beach and then catching the last bit of sunset at the Montage Resort! Such a fun time with these two, can’t wait til their September wedding!

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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/29/laguna-beach-engagement-session-edie-carlo/feed/ 1 Maui Trash the Dress – {Robin + Nathan} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/25/maui-trash-the-dress-robin-nathan/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/25/maui-trash-the-dress-robin-nathan/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:38:58 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10160 I’m not a morning person.  But at least when I do wake up, I have amazing scenery, a lovey couple and great light!  Robin + Nathan were totally up for my crazy idea for a sunrise session in Lahaina!  And getting all the way in the water – for sure!  Love these two!

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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/25/maui-trash-the-dress-robin-nathan/feed/ 2 Lahaina Plantation House Wedding, Maui, Hawaii – {Nathan + Robin} http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/24/lahaina-plantation-house-wedding-maui-hawaii-nathan-robin/ http://melissamcclure.net/2013/04/24/lahaina-plantation-house-wedding-maui-hawaii-nathan-robin/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:02:04 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=10131 Maui_lahaina_plantation_house_wedding_01
I’m still playing catch up with blogs and am so stoked to share this wedding on Robin + Nathan!  One part of the day I remember well was how warm it was!  Robin totally rocked it our in her super heavy dress – and didn’t complain at all!  She was too busy taking in and enjoying every moment of the day.  Another highlight for me was watching Cherise from The Perfect Maui Wedding‘s daughters dance a beautiful hula!   Oh and the fact I wanted to steal Robin’s adorable Nine West heels!

Oh and I feel compelled to add…Canadians are seriously the nicest most apologetic group I’ve ever met.  ;-)

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Ceremony & Reception: The Plantation Home
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photography Assistant: Jason Vint
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Florals & Decor: Dellables
Officiant: Nathan’s Dad
Cake: Nicole Boucher (maid of honor)
Guitarist: Joshua Kahula
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Bridal Hair on Maui
Bride’s Dress: Ella Rosa
Brides shoes: Nine West
Groom outfit: Mexx
Favors: Labels made by couple, Waialua Soda purchased at costco
Video: Prince7 Studios
Hula Dancers: Cherise’s daughters
Caterer: Food for the Soul

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Paradise_Point_wedging_01I’m so glad I got to assist Mandi on this wedding – Rozz + Ryan are so much freakin fun!  And they had an awesome bridal party too.  Everyone came out from Michigan for this destination wedding. Everything went smoothly at Paradise Point with Ann’s Plans holding the reins and I was stoked to get to work with Kathy Wright & Co who did the gorgeous centerpieces!

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Ceremony & Reception: Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Melissa (that’s me!)
Wedding Coordinator: Ann’s Plans
Guitarist: Anthony Garcia
Florist: Kathy Wright & Co
Cake: Flour Power
DJ: Artistic Productions
Officiant: Bobby Green (friend)
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Kristen Jensen – Makeup Artist on the Go
Bride’s Dress: Allure Bridal
Bridemaid Dresses: Allure Bridal
Grooms/Groomsmen outfits: Calvin Klein

Mandi Contreras is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure Photography. To contact her directly, email mandi@melissamcclure.com

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