Destination Wedding Photographer » 2012

Sep 19

The Lab Anti-Mall Engagement – {Debi + Jeff}

Debi’s only criteria for their engagement shoot was “colorful”! I love it! It was my first time meeting these two and I was so glad we got a chance to meet up! They hired me for their Maui wedding next year. I can’t wait!!

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Sep 14

Lake Tahoe Wedding, Cal Neva Resort – {Trevor + Erica}

This wedding is way overdue for the blog – these two were married a year ago this month! Erica is a wedding photographer in NorCal who contacted me years and years ago on Myspace. She told me someday (when she finds the groom) that I will be her wedding photographer. Well, she found her soulmate and kept her promise to me!

It was a crazy weekend…the night before Jason and I were set to fly out – the power went out in San Diego! I was so freaked they would cancel our flight the next morning that we drove up to Tahoe at 10pm that night! It was a crazy but fun road trip and I’m really glad it ended up being that way.

But back to the wedding…Erica and Trevor chose the funky Cal Neva Resort on the state line for their location. Some cool facts about this place: It was once owned by Frank Sinatra, it still has underground tunnels that they used to run alcohol to the bar during Prohibition and the Reception room + pool are on the state line – so technically in two states!

It was a gorgeous day, it even rained a tiny bit during the ceremony! But Erica didn’t care about that – she was just thrilled to marry the man she loves in the wedding of her dreams!

Ceremony and Reception: Cal Neva Resort
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Photo Assistant: Jason (my main squeeze!)
Videographer: Frontside Films
DJ: Platinum DJ – Brett
Florist: Friend of the bride
Cake: Sugarpine Bakery
Photobooth: Encore Photo Booths
Hair/Makeup: Image Provocateur
Bride’s Dress: Alfred Angelo
Tux: Men’s Warehouse

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Sep 11

Coronado Marriage Proposal – {Jeremy + Dennis}

Jeremy planned out every single detail. He was so excited to propose to the love of his life and it came through in every email. J+D came to visit San Diego (their favorite place ever) from Arizona for vacation that coincided with our local Pride Parade. Jeremy and I planned for the proposal to go down on Friday evening on the beach near the Hotel Del. Dennis was so surprised, he had no clue. I couldn’t have done my part without my awesome assistants, Ryan & Alison (of Alison Howard Events). Thank you both so much!

After the surprise, we headed off for a mini-engagement session! Can’t wait for their wedding next year in New York!

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Sep 2

San Diego Botanic Garden, Encintas Wedding – {Howard + Tracy}

I loved getting to know Howard and Tracy in the time leading up to their wedding! Tracy created so many details for this wedding herself. I love her fun and quirky choice of shoes and the flowers she and the bridesmaids put together turned out gorgeous! Even their honest and heartfelt vow made me tear up a little!