Weddings Archive

This may win the award for most-overdue wedding to be blogged. Or not.  But since this lovely couple is just shy of their 2 year anniversary I thought it might as well be time to blog it! ha!   But these two are understanding…they have to be, they are my family!  My cousin Mark married his perfect match at in La Jolla and celebrated at Paradise Point.  I photographed the first half of the day and after portraits, Mandi took over the lead while I got to dine, drink and dance the night away!  Wouldn’t it be nice to have that at every wedding? 😉  

Ceremony: La Jolla Presbyterian Church
Reception: Paradise Point Resort and Spa
Photography: Melissa McClure/Mandi Contreras
Assistant Photographers: Jackie Guidi
Wedding Coordinator: Orange Blossom Events
Florist: Exquisite Blooms
Cake: Bride’s Aunt
Videographer: Matt Lundgren
DJ: Daniel Peterson
Makeup: Chandra Campos
Hair: Cheri Joyner
Dress: Here Comes the Bride
Shoes: Nordstrom
Brides’s Jewlery: Zales
Limo: Elite Image
Bridesmaid dresses: Aria Bridal

I adore Esme! From her initial email, I knew I wanted to meet her! My instinct was right, she is so sweet and genuine. Caleb is her perfect match and obviously adores her.  They had a small wedding on a Friday afternoon in overcast La Jolla in November.  Immediately following their ceremony, they had a mini-reception with cake, a first dance, toasts and sparking cider!

Ceremony Location: Cuvier Park, La Jolla
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Ceremony Arch: Arc de Belle
Florist: flora glamour
Arch: Arc de Belle
Officiant: Pastor Dave Hommel
Cake: Sarah & Hannah Christofer (groom’s sisters) 🙂
Guitarist: Chad Goss (friend of the couple)
Bride’s Makeup: Judy (Hair Drezzers on fire)
Bride’s Hair: Tori (Hair Drezzers on fire)
Bride’s Dress: Alexandra Feiles
Brides shoes: David’s Bridal
Groom/Groomsmen outfits: Macy’s (the Peri Ellis suit)
Transportation: Rolls Livery
Invitations: Posh Paperie

Jenny + Greg

Jenny has been very special to me for a long time!  We first met at this photoshoot back in 2009!  We became instant friends.  When she met Greg, I had never seen her happier! I knew he was the one for her.  Lucky for me, Jenny knew I was the photographer for her when they got engaged!  Being at this wedding was so special to me, seeing Jenny and Greg smile and laugh together filled my heart.  The day was absolutely perfect, everything Jenny had dreamed of.  They are approaching their 1 year anniversary this month and I thought it was finally time to share their photos! 😉

Ceremony: St Francis Chapel at Balboa Park
Reception: The Prado
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Assistant Photographer: Emily Powley
Wedding Coordinator: Your Event by Erin
Florist: Julia Ramos (a personal friend)
Officiant: Jack Hawkins
Cake: Flour Power
Guitarist: Anthony Garcia
Bride’s Makeup: Elena T Beauty
Bride’s Hair: Audra Rene
Bride’s Dress: Something Blue Bridal Boutique (now closed)
Groom outfit: Nordstrom
Paper Goods: Danielle Leopold Designs
Favors: Chocolates a la Carte
DJ: Caliber Entertainment
Linens: A Perfect Table

Sarah contacted me a few weeks prior to their New Years Eve ceremony at the San Diego Courthouse. It was the busiest I had ever seen it there – everyone wants to get married on that date. 😉 After a late start, they had a short and sweet ceremony followed up by some portraits down by the water. I loved her bouquet (a TessFresh original) and her hairpiece!

Heather + Troy had a beautiful intimate ceremony at one of my absolute favorite hotels – the Honua Kai just north of Lahaina in Maui. Everything went just right that day – with Cherise from The Perfect Maui Wedding, how could it not?  I’m ready to be back there, right now!

Ceremony & Reception: Honua Kai Resort & Duke’s Restaurant
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photography Assistant: Jason Vint (aka the best boyfriend ever)
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Officiant: Valentino Rosete
Cake: Maui Wedding Cake
Guitarist: Joshua Kaula
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Pam Jensen
Bride’s Dress: Kirstie Kelly Couture
Groom outfit: Kenneth Cole