Weddings Archive

I think it’s safe to say that Salvage One is hands down the coolest venue I’ve photographed. What is more rad than an antique store that doubles as a wedding venue?! Plus Katie _ Justin had a killer view of the Chicago skyline and we did their first look photos there!  Rain threatened us the entire day but we made it through the ceremony before the downpour started!  Another awesome moment was when the groom, Justin played an original song he wrote for his bride in front of everyone!  Heart = Melt! 

Ceremony & Reception: Salvage One
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Florist: Steve’s Flower Market
Caterer: Maison Cuisine
Cake: O&H Danish Bakery
Paper Goods/Invites: Minted
DJ: Mike Kowalczyk (DJ Chia)
Hair: Ethan James Salon (Kaitlin Petro)
Makeup: Maria Cryns
Rentals: Tablescapes
Officiant: Chuck Lane
Bride’s Dress: Wedding’s 826 (Anaiss on Weddings)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy
Grooms Attire: Men’s Warehouse

My 2013 post is a bit behind since Jason and I were in Chicago shooting a fabulous snowy New Years Eve wedding! Now we’re back in warm weather and playing catch up!

2013 was a year I won’t soon forget. 41 couples were married and captured by our cameras! I am so grateful to meet so many unique and inspiring couples through my business.  I am so thankful to be trusted to capture such an important day!

I’m also grateful for the other clients that stepped in front of my camera for engagement sessions, boudoir shoots, family sessions and sessions just because.  You all rock.

Here’s to a fantastic 2014!

xo, Melissa

Reyna contacted me a week before she and Rigo tied the knot at the courthouse. I wasn’t available for their ceremony so we opted to meet later in the day for official wedding photos!  They wanted a country feel to their photos so Sweetwater River Bridge was the perfect location!  I had fun hiking and popping champagne with these two!

Erica + Ryan had have such a fun, loving and playful relationship, I think they did a fabulous job portraying that in their wedding photos!  The bright colors match both of their bright personalities! I love that they used the water-tower as the ceremony backdrop (as opposed to the traditional gazebo) – and those cafe lights!  Swoon!  Tara with Your Event by Erin really knocked it out of the park with details too!  Overall a wonderful, successful, Gangnam Styled wedding!

Ceremony & Reception: The Newland Barn
Wedding Coordinator: Tara with Your Event by Erin
Florist: Floral Design by Jacqueline Ahne
Caterer: 24 carrots and In n Out truck
Cake: SusieCakes
Paper Goods/Invites: Wedding Paper Divas
DJ: niki koller with OC pop quiz
Hair: Lindsey Adams
Makeup: HB Ambiance Spa
Rentals: Baker Party Rentals
Officiant: Jacob Sangiorgio
Bride’s Dress: Enzoani Casablanca
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Grooms Attire: Friar Tux

This may be one of my most overdue blogs! And for no good reason at all! I absolutely adore this couple, they are the sweetest, most caring clients I have ever met.  It’s probably a good thing they don’t live too close to me otherwise I’d be hanging out at their house constantly. 😉   Kimberly found me through one of her good friends, whose wedding I shot a few years back!   It was my first time shooting in this area and I totally loved the Golf Course they got married at!  They transformed the room in to Kimmy’s purple dream wedding and it couldn’t have been a more fun party!  Love you Kimmy + Brian!!! xo

Ceremony: St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Brea, CA
Reception: Black Gold Golf Club, Yorba Linda, CA
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Assistant Photographer: Michele Goane
Wedding Coordinator(s): Gloria Knapp (St. Angela Merici Catholic Church); Madelon Thomas-Czarnecki & Julie Spencer (Black Gold Golf Club)
Florist: Marisa, owner of Empora Floral Artistry, Yorba Linda, CA
Cake: Rockwell’s Creative Cakes, Orange, CA
DJ: Jason Jass, owner of Visions Entertainment, Brea, CA
Hair/Makeup: Heather Puhek from Beauty and the Beach, San Clemente, CA
Photobooth: Shutterbox Entertainment Photobooth Rentals
Officiant: Father Martin Nguyen, St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Brea, CA
Limo: Lake Forest Limousines, San Clemente, CA
Bride’s Dress: “Karena Royale,” by Maggie Sottero (Jinny’s Bridal, Huntington Beach, CA)
Bridesmaid Dresses: “Morgan,” by Donna Morgan, Nordstrom’s (color: amethyst)
Groom’s Attire: Friar’s Tux Shop
Videographer: Kevin Easterly, owner of Pristine Videos – Link to video: vimeo.com/45469355
Stationary/Invitations: Posh Paper, Yorba Linda, CA
Bride’s shoes: Glint, “Devyn” sandal, Nordstrom’s (color: purple)