January 2012 Archive

This wedding was one of those rare situations where I didn’t meet the bride and groom until the day of the wedding.  Kelly & Tim (and their families) immediately made me feel comfortable and included – ideal for capturing such a special day.  These two were surrounded by so much love and support, the reception (and especially the toasts) were highly emotional.  I may or may not have welled up a little bit.  😉   Even their fur-baby Betsy got to be part of the ceremony!  She is extremely special to the couple.  This was my first wedding at CMRCC, I just love the tunnel they have as well as the windows in the reception area!  Gorgeous!

xo, Melissa

Ceremony & Reception: Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Mandi
Florist: Four Seasons Flowers
Officiant: Friend of the Family
Cake: Cute Cakes
DJ: Rob The DJ
Makeup: The Bride
Hair: Friend of the Family
Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Macy’s
String Quartet: Vintage Strings

Adam is a very good friend of mine from High School.  He’s one of the few that I have kept in contact with consistently since we graduated.  He joined the Army after high school, where he met his love Peter. I won’t get in to their entire love story on this blog, but if interested you can read this awesome article that the Huffington Post did on their wedding & relationship.   These two were married back in October in Iowa and I wasn’t able to make the ceremony or reception.  When they came through SoCal a few weeks ago, I offered to take some “post-wedding” photos of them since they didn’t have professional ones done for their wedding!  This was my first time getting to meet Peter and I can tell he is the perfect match for Adam.  I love reading their blog and how they openly express their love for each other.  I’m so happy for my friend to have found true love!

I cannot wait for Courtney and Eric’s wedding this year!  It was a bit overcast but Marian Bear Park still had some amazing color in their leaves!  San Diego gets a little bit of the seasons, you just have to look hard for it! 🙂  Oh and immediately after this session I went out and bought the same boots Courtney is wearing with her 2nd outfit. I love them so much! 🙂