Weddings Archive

The Darker Shade of Grey – Dark & Dangerous

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Ana + Christian – the dark side of Grey!  If you are familiar with the books, you know of Christian’s deep secrets and his red room of pain.  Sara with So Chic Events totally rocked the details in this inspiration shoot!  I mean, can you believe the attention to detail with the leather and even the handcuff wine charms!  So fun to be a part of this!

The Lighter Shade of Grey – Love & Light
My good friend Sara of So Chic Events sent me a text message one day and told me about an idea she had for a photoshoot and how she wished I lived closer so I could shoot it.  I loved the idea so much – I made that happen!  I flew out to Central Illinois to photograph this.  Thankfully, the awesome group of vendors were able to work around my travel schedule!   Sara really made this book come to life.  With the popularity of the novels by E.L. James, I was shocked no one had actually done an inspiration shoot like this!  Now we know the chances of someone actually having a 50 Shades wedding is quite slim, but it was so great to see Sara’s vision come to life and be able to capture it for her!

Today, enjoy the Love & Light part of this shoot.  Tomorrow, I will share the more risque set up!

This was a special wedding for me – it took place on my 31st birthday!  I couldn’t turn down a chance working with Erin from Your Event by Erin, especially when the bride is her sister!  It was a wonderful day in Coronado, Kath + Toby are so obviously in love with each other, they make my job easy.  It was really cool working at the I-Bar on the base in Coronado – what a rad location. Sort of a Balboa Park type of vibe without anyone there!

Ceremony & Reception: I-Bar North Island
Photography: Melissa McClure
Assistant Photographer: Michele Goane
Wedding Coordinator: Erin & Chelsea with Your Event by Erin
Florist: Floral Palette
Cake: VG Bakery
DJ: Bob with Artistic Productions
Hair: Elizabeth Green
Makeup: Marla Graves
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Spanish Guitar: Ron Freshman
Officiant: Temple Zander
Limo: Epic Limo
Bride’s Dress: Nicole Miller

Jeff + Susanna had a beautiful February wedding in Mission Beach surrounded by their closest friends and family. The event was planned in a short time period by the amazing DeShai with Oh So Chic Weddings and Events. I loved that they incorporated Susana’s favorite flower – the sunflower. My favorite part of the day is when we jumped in my car and drove down to Belmont Park! The wedding was on a weekday so the place was pretty deserted! I got some of my most favorite “fun” wedding photos every – which fit these two perfectly!

Ceremony & Reception: Mission Beach Women’s Club
Photography: Melissa McClure
Wedding Coordinator: Sharaye for Oh So Chic Weddings
DJ: Daniel Peterson
Linens & Florals: White Wedding Day Events
Makeup: Chandra Campos

Wow, what a fantastic year!  Putting together this montage of our weddings reminded me of so many great moments, laughs and memories over the last year. And not just with weddings, I have so many other shoots not represented here.  I truly meet some of the most amazing people through my business.  I am so blessed.

To everyone that touched my life in the last year – thank you.  I wouldn’t be successful without my clients, friends, family and supportive vendors.  I owe each and everyone one of you a huge hug next time we meet in person.

Cheers to another successful year!

xoxo, Melissa