Melissa McClure Blog » winery wedding http://melissamcclure.net San Diego Wedding Photographer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:22:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Francis and Melissa – Falkner Winery Wedding http://melissamcclure.net/2009/12/28/francis-and-melissa-falkner-winery-wedding/ http://melissamcclure.net/2009/12/28/francis-and-melissa-falkner-winery-wedding/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:22:19 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=3729 My last wedding of 2009 did not disappoint!  It was a very small intimate wedding, comprised mostly of Midwesterners!  Francis and Melissa both graduated from the University of Michigan, but didn’t meet until an Alum get together in California!

The day started at the Temecula Mall at the Aveda Salon.  Melissa and her entourage were all smiles, ready for the day to begin!

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Love this shot of her Badgley Mischka shoes that Mandi took!  They can be silver or gold depending on what look you are going for!

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We spent a little time in Old Town Temecula taking some bridesmaid photos!

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Sheri’s Flowers in Fallbrook took care of the bouquets and centerpieces!

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Melissa and Francis opted for a first look because of how early the sun sets in the Winter!  They wanted a lovely sunset wedding…and this allowed us a lot of time for photos before!

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I love me some vine photos!

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Reverend Tuttle delivered a charming, funny and heartwarming ceremony, as usual!

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Want to know how fun this couple is?  They did their recessional to “Forever” by Chris Brown, and the entire bridal party (parents and Reverend included!) danced back down the aisle, a la this You Tube video.  It was fantastic!

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The cake was absolutely fantastic!  They ordered too much and insisted I take some home to my hubby – he loved it too!  The symbol stands for double happiness, which is also the tattoo Melissa has on her ankle!

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Cake fight!

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DJ Earl kept the party going – and the dance floor packed!

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Thank you Francis and Melissa for such a fun night!  Mandi and I had a great time!  Have an amazing time in the Mexican Riviera!

xoxo, M

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]]> http://melissamcclure.net/2009/12/28/francis-and-melissa-falkner-winery-wedding/feed/ 9 Chad and Milisa – Ponte Winery Wedding , Temecula CA http://melissamcclure.net/2009/09/15/chad-and-milisa-ponte-winery-wedding-temecula-ca/ http://melissamcclure.net/2009/09/15/chad-and-milisa-ponte-winery-wedding-temecula-ca/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:19:39 +0000 Melissa McClure http://melissamcclure.net/?p=2746 I always feel so honored when another photographer chooses me to photograph their wedding!  That’s a big deal!  Milisa and her business partner didn’t want to stress over capturing the day, so they left it up to me and Mandi!

I think this first image says it all…

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Milisa’s rad Jessica Simpson shoes!

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Milisa and her posse!

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This was a special moment, I got teary eyed!  Milisa wore her late great-grandmothers pearls, and surprised her grandmother by showing her at this point.  She also used the matching necklace for her bouquet!

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Hello handsome Chad!

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You are stunning Milisa

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Meow.

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Milisa was very emotional, especially when her uncle walked her down the aisle and handed her of to her mom

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Ponte Winery made a beautiful background

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We had so much fun shooting in the vines…I could have stayed their until after dark!

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Milisa was a DIY Queen!  The hand sparkled and carved out each of those candles and handmade all the paper products!

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The anatomy of a cake smashing: 

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I snuck them outside just after susnet, can you believe that sky???

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Thank you so much for making me a large part of your day!  I truly felt like I was a friend, not a hired vendor!  You two rock!

xoxo, M

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