Weddings Archive

Photos by Associate Photographer, Mandi Contreras

When I heard this wedding was going to have a the theme from the Disney movie Up – I was stoked to see the photos!  Ana, Darrell, Brenda & her crew from Swann Soirees did not disappoint!  Such a lovely, colorful day!  I adore the different colored shoes on the girls and that bouquet – OMG!  Swoon!

This wedding has also been featured on Ceremony Magazine’s blog!  Awesome!

Ceremony Location: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Poway
Reception Location: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Photography: Associate Photographer – Mandi Contreras
Coordinator: Swann Soirées
Entertainment: DJ Bill Calhoun
Videographer: Wedding Tales Videography
Hair & Makeup: Jellis Faces
Florist: Tessfresh

I’m still playing catch up with blogs and am so stoked to share this wedding on Robin + Nathan!  One part of the day I remember well was how warm it was!  Robin totally rocked it our in her super heavy dress – and didn’t complain at all!  She was too busy taking in and enjoying every moment of the day.  Another highlight for me was watching Cherise from The Perfect Maui Wedding‘s daughters dance a beautiful hula!   Oh and the fact I wanted to steal Robin’s adorable Nine West heels!

Oh and I feel compelled to add…Canadians are seriously the nicest most apologetic group I’ve ever met.  😉

Ceremony & Reception: The Plantation Home
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photography Assistant: Jason Vint
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Florals & Decor: Dellables
Officiant: Nathan’s Dad
Cake: Nicole Boucher (maid of honor)
Guitarist: Joshua Kahula
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Bridal Hair on Maui
Bride’s Dress: Ella Rosa
Brides shoes: Nine West
Groom outfit: Mexx
Favors: Labels made by couple, Waialua Soda purchased at costco
Video: Prince7 Studios
Hula Dancers: Cherise’s daughters
Caterer: Food for the Soul

Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer
I’m so glad I got to assist Mandi on this wedding – Rozz + Ryan are so much freakin fun!  And they had an awesome bridal party too.  Everyone came out from Michigan for this destination wedding. Everything went smoothly at Paradise Point with Ann’s Plans holding the reins and I was stoked to get to work with Kathy Wright & Co who did the gorgeous centerpieces!

Ceremony & Reception: Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Melissa (that’s me!)
Wedding Coordinator: Ann’s Plans
Guitarist: Anthony Garcia
Florist: Kathy Wright & Co
Cake: Flour Power
DJ: Artistic Productions
Officiant: Bobby Green (friend)
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Kristen Jensen – Makeup Artist on the Go
Bride’s Dress: Allure Bridal
Bridemaid Dresses: Allure Bridal
Grooms/Groomsmen outfits: Calvin Klein

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

Bree was referred to me from two sources her awesome wedding planner, Erin & one of my past brides/current hairstylist Audra! When Bree & I met for the first time, I knew I wanted to be her photographer – luckily she agreed with me!  I had heard about her amazing dress from both Erin + Audra but I wasn’t sure what I was in for until the wedding day – WOW!  Bree was a total knockout in her Lazaro gown.  Below I have a shot Mandi captured of Jon seeing her for the first time in the church – probably best reaction ever!  Another touch I loved (only one of many in this wedding) was that they did a Patron shot for the toast – so fun!  You can imagine how fun the party was after that!

I’m happy to share that this wedding has been featured on the following wedding blogs!

Exquisite Weddings Blog/The Bride Suite

Fabulously Wed

Something Turquoise

Ceremony: St. James by the Sea
Reception: The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo
Event Coordinator: Your Event by Erin (Erin Donoghue & Tara Cordova)
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Mandi Contreras
Florist: Floral Palette
Linens: La Tavola
Invitations & Paper: Paper Scissors Print
Hair: Audra Rene
Makeup: Samantha Gallagher Makeup Artistry
DJ/Saxophone Player: JMC Events
Gown: Lazaro from Mon Amie
Jewelry: Unicorn Jewelry
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Getting Ready Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn

I adore Allison + Mario – they were such fun personalities to photograph!  And Erin with Your Event by Erin did such a rad job helping them plan, she totally rocked this wedding! And if you have never heard of the IBar on the base in Coronado, you are missing out!  Such a unique location!

Note to photographer friends: I just started using Blogstomp and I am in love.  Saves me so much time in prepping the blog posts!  I got a little push I needed to really try from Cole at Cole’s Classroom – he did a video tutorial that sold me on its awesomeness!

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Church of Coronad0
Reception: I-Bar Coronado
Photography: Melissa McClure
Wedding Coordinator: Your Event by Erin
Florist: Floral Palette
Cake: VG’s Donuts
DJ: Artistic Productions
Limo: Arti Limo
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals