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Bali Hai Restaurant Wedding – Military Monday Celebration – {Cory + Kelly Jo}

If you don’t know Rev Christopher Tuttle then you should take some to seek him out and introduce yourself.  He is a such a caring, heart warming man who is always a joy to be around.  He is a friend and fellow wedding vendor and performs happy couple’s wedding ceremonies year round.   Last year he started a charity called Military Mondays.  Lucky military couples can get a free wedding ceremony and other select services free of charge!  I had volunteered my free photography services for Kelly Jo and Cory’s wedding at the Bali Hai. They were able to celebrate with their closest family friends and their kids.   The florals were donated by Elegant Touch Floral Designs.

Are you a military bride who is interested in Military Mondays?  Click HERE.

Are you a photographer, videographer or florist interested in donating your services to Military Mondays?  Click HERE.

The man himself, Rev. Christopher Tuttle:

Bali Hai Wedding Photography – {Billy and Cassie} – Photos by Mandi

Photos by Mandi Contreras

Mandi and Bryan spent the day on Shelter Island with Cassie and Billy for their wedding day!  They were married on Shelter Island on a gorgeous September day.  The Bali Hai just remodeled their event room and outdoor reception area and it looks great!

Ceremony and Reception: Bali Hai Restaurant
Photographer: Mandi Contreras with Melissa McClure Photography
2nd Photographer: Bryan N Miller
Makeup: Van Do

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

Kurt and Brooke – Bali Hai Wedding, Shelter Island, San Diego

Brooke and Kurt have such great attitudes!  I love being around them, they exude such a positive energy!  We had a blast at their Balboa Park engagement session!

I started off the day with Brooke and her girls at Humphrey’s by the Bay resort.

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Love her custom ring!

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Doesn’t she look so retro pin up?! Love it!

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My assistant Jena grabbed this shot after meeting up with the guys!

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This was my 2nd wedding this year where the groom walked his bride down the aisle!  *tear*

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The gorgeous Bali Hai Restaurant

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This was very James Bond to me…

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During cocktail hour, they had Hawaiian dancers entertain their guests – what a fantastic show!

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Okay this next photo needs some explanation!  Kurt grew up with his three groomsmen so they have all known each other for a long time.   One of their childhood past times was to make music videos.  His 3 groomsmen made a video for him…of Beyonce’s Single Ladies.  If you aren’t giggling by now, you have never seen this video or the JT SNL skit!

It was a total crowd pleaser!  Kurt and Brooke were dying of laughter.  I’ll save you from posting a screen shot of the video, but I did include it in the slideshow below!

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La Jolla DJs were rocking the dance floor (Shout Ou to Payton!) and also provided the fun Photobooth!

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Payton played Single Ladies once again and the guys re-enacted the video LIVE!  hahahaha

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What a fun night with a fun couple!  Best wishes to you and I hope the Honeymoon was amazing!

xoxo, M

Enjoy the slideshow!

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