Melissa McClure Blog

I was so excited for this day to come.  Crystal and JT had hired me over a year ago and the day finally came!  Crystal was actually at my wedding, helping my coordinator and getting experience since her wedding was in the same location, Ocean View Villas!  Another cool thing?  She also had Stir Fresh as her caterers, which is where we met for the first time back in 2008!

I got to meet JT for the first time at their engagement session in Las Vegas, where they both grew up.

When Beki and I arrived, Ashley from AC Makeup was putting the finishing touches on Crystal. Hana of Sunshine Hair Design had already finished her gorgeous hair.

Her amazing Amy Michelson dress!  I loved the back of it!

They opted to do their first look at Balboa Park, where Crystal’s parents were married many years ago.  It was a very sweet moment, intimate and special, while the family was still able to watch from afar.

Back a the villas…the men are ready!

And we snuck away for a few more photos on the cliffs

Thank you Mr Seagull.

The back of the escort cards had photos of the couple!

A guest owns his own button and magnet company, so these made great party favors! I love Crystal’s unconventional ring!

Enjoying the last bit of sunset together

I promise, it got messy!

It was such a joy hanging with you two for the day!  You made me laugh and smile through the whole wedding, and I know you will continue to do that for each other the rest of your lives!

xo, M

Enjoy your slideshow!

Tanya and Justin were married last Tuesday – yes, a Tuesday!  Can’t beat that!  Tanya was referred to me by Christina Werner of BB Weddings and Events!

I am a bit partial to where these two said their I Do’s.  It’s where I got married – Ocean View Villas in Pt Loma!  Its hard to believe its already been 11 months since my celebration!

Gorgeous bouquets by The Flower Girls!

Somebody’s happy to be married!

My fav <3

Tanya’s nephew was cracking me up…he wanted one so badly!

Stunning <3

Tanya and Justin, here’s to many years together! Thank you for asking me to be part of your special day!

xoxo, M

Here is another that I second shot for Nic at Tamarack Studios and never blogged!

It was fun to shoot this wedding last Fall because I got to see an OVV wedding in action, before my own!

Margaret and Dan chose to see each other before hand.  Such a great idea!

This ring bearer was so adorable!

Love this candid moment

This is what OVV looks like without a tent like I had!

Nic at work!

Moments after…

Enjoy some rare alone time!

Thanks again for having me along Nic, its always a pleasure!

xoxo, M

On Friday Tim and I met up with Sara and Brian at Sunset Cliffs for their engagement session!

This was my first time meeting Brian.  It was obvious from the beginning of the shoot that he adores Sara.  He kept me laughing the whole shoot, but more importantly, he had Sara cracking up the entire time! 

Right after I snapped this, he went straight to biting her neck.  She started laughing so hard, which can be seen in the following photo! 

mmm so gorgeous.  She is going to be a stunning bride this August!

The wind started getting a bit crazy, as you can see on Sara’s hair!

There wasn’t too much of a sunset, but the clouds were fantastic!

(My view)

(Tim’s view)

Brian and Sara, I’m looking forward to your wedding later this year!  Thanks for being so fun and making me laugh my head off!

xoxo, M

This past Saturday my friend Carrie got married in the same location that Tim and I tied the knot last month!  She helped out a ton at my wedding so I returned the favor and helped the fabulous Brenda Swann with the setup and breakdown of Carrie’s wedding.  I brought my camera along, of course!

Malgorzata Czarny was Carrie’s wedding photographer, I was only there as a helper/guest/wedding crasher!  :)

I love all the details Carrie envisioned.  It all worked so well together.

The beautiful Carrie!

I bet this place looks familiar to alot of you!

So last weekend it poured. It hailed.  It didn’t stop.  Except for the 40-ish minutes Carrie needed for her ceremony!  The skies were amazing blue and sunny!  It was amazing since it literally was hailing in North County!

We now pronounce you man and wife!

A little quiet time…this is when the rain started! 

They had Soup Plantation for dinner!  It was delish!

Love this shot of their first dance.

A couple of my girlfriends getting freaky on the dance floor!

This shot is similar to one that my photographer took and I loved it!  :)

Carrie, thank you for letting me be part of your special day!  You and Chris have so much love for each other it just radiates out of you.  Have a blast in Hawaii!!!

xoxo, M