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I’m so excited to post this wedding of one of my favorite 2011 couples, Adam and Ashley!  I first met them at their Boston engagement session.  They live outside of Boston and every person from the wedding was from out East.  One thing that made this wedding special is that I left feeling like a friend, not a vendor.  Brenda and I even went to a Padres game with the group the next day!  I wish these two lived on this coast!! I also adore mid-week weddings, this one was on a Tuesday!

Brenda Swann did all of the design for this wedding. Ashley really put her trust in Brenda and the details were so beautiful!

Ceremony & Reception: Ocean View Villas
Photography:  Melissa McClure
Wedding Coordinator/Event Designer: Brenda from Swann Soirees
Florist: Rae Florae
DJ: Michael Tiernan
Hair & Makeup: Marisa Von Sheere
Videographer: Luke McCain
Lounge Rentals: Concepts Event Design
Officiant: Aline Rozok

Photos by Mandi Contereras

Mandi photographed this beautiful wedding of Veronica and Tory on the Pt Loma sub base earlier this year. I was fortunate enough to tag along and we had a great time!  Lots of smiles, you could feel the love Vero and Tory had for each other and their family and friends!  Mandi started off the day with the Vero at Liberty Station while I was with the gentleman chatting about beer in IB.

Ceremony + Reception: Oceanview Room at Pt Loma Sub Base
Getting Ready Photos: Liberty Station
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographers: Melissa McClure
Photobooth: Fotobox
Florist: Rosita’s Flowers
DJ: DJ Richie Sanchez with Mexisurf

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

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

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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

To say last Saturday was hot would be an understatement.  It was scorching!  101 degrees in Pt Loma is what I heard.

And what else to go with some hot weather than some H.O.T. shoes from L.A.M.B.

Carina, the bride is a MAC makeup artist so she had her friend Heidi there for her on the day of!  Heidi also made Carina’s fabulous veil!

Heidi also did everyone’s hair!  Meet Aparri, she is Carinas adorable daughter

At their first look at Island Palms hotel

This has such a vintage feel to it

These two were great even though they were literally melting at NTC Liberty Station

Carina’s best friend/Maid of honor also did all of the amazing florals, coordinated the day and helped plan the entire thing!  Kristine is a rock star!

Beautiful

A peek of their ceremony at the NTC Chapel

I love this shot that my assistant Aaron took so much!

After the ceremony, we headed to the MCRD Bay View Room on base.  

Because we did all the photos before, David and Carina were able to enjoy the cocktail hour with all the guests!

Aparri interrupted their first dance, it was so cute. 

Carina and her dad

David and his mother

Remember rockstar Kristine I mentioned earlier?  This is her with Aparri!  :)

And I save my favorite image for last <3

Hope you two are enjoying some alone time in Kauai!  Thanks for being such great sports and trusting in me on your big day!

xoxo, M

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