Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
Lindsay contacted me about her San Diego Courthouse wedding a few weeks prior to the date. I didn’t know anything about their story but they were visiting San Diego on vacation from Kansas! What a cool memory to make on vacation. After 8 years together, many moves they said “I Do” in front of one of their closest friends. It was a short, sweet and meaningful ceremony. Congrats you two!
I photographed a wedding in Brawley in 2011 and Peri was actually the guest who caught that bouquet! I was excited when she contacted me shortly after that wedding to tell me about her marriage to Jordan. It was a warm day in Brawley! The warm day turned in to an absolutely perfect evening of love, laughter and some crazy dance moves!
Ceremony & Reception: Del Rio Country Club
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer’s: Michele & Jamie
Wedding Coordinator: Patty Russell & Margaret Dahm
Florist: California Flowers and Gifts
Cake: Julie Mitchell
Band: Wayne Foster Entertainment
Bride’s & Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Nerissa Woodland, Brandi Burnett & Karly McKinley at Curl Up N’Dye
Bride’s Dress: Alvina Valenta
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung
Grooms & Groomsmen Attire: Kearney and Company
Videographer: JS Video Werx
Mr & Mrs Sign: Handmade by a family member
Becky + Paul were married on a gorgeous November afternoon on Mission Bay. The whole day went smoothly, from the sweet first look through the Smore’s making at the end of the night! Brenda + Ania from Swann Soirees made sure the day was flawless. Becky + Paul are two of the sweetest people I have worked with and I loved getting to know them at their Disney engagement session and at the wedding! Plus any bride who has 3 shoes and two wedding dresses on her big day is okay by me! Enjoy their day as seen through my lens!
Ceremony & Reception: The Dana on Mission Bay
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Michele Goane
Wedding Coordinator: Brenda & Ania from Swann Soirees
Florist: TessFresh
Cake: Flour Power
DJ: Joe with JMC Events
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Marisa Von Sheere
Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Michelle with Lipstick and Luster
Favors and Napkins: The Bride & Groom
Bride’s Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Alterations: Lulu’s
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo in Charcol
Bride’s traditional gown: Handmade
Photobooth: The Fotobox
I adore these two! We did a last minute engagement session and it helped me get to know them better! The day went perfectly & their bridal party was so calm and helpful. Julie was all smiles the entire day. Immediately after the ceremony, a hotel guest approached a bridesmaid and offered his old Woodie car for photos. What an awesome opportunity. Brett + Julie really wanted to make their wedding scream California (since most of the guests were from out of state) and this car only helped! The sparklers were the perfect ending touch!
Ceremony & Reception: Paradise Point Resort and Spa
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Aaron Thompson
Wedding Coordinator: Julie – The Best Wedding for You
Florist: Simply Adina
Cake: Flour Power
DJ: Mick – Elite British DJ
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Paradise Point Spa & Studio 13
Officiant: Holly Skinner – I Do Vows
Classic Car: A random hotel guest!
Musicians: Friends of the couple
It’s rare when I get to meet my destination brides prior to their wedding. I was excited to hear Carolyn & Steve were from San Diego! We got to do their engagement session here which is always awesome to get to know one another. Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, we found out that Carolyn is actually high school buddies with my distant cousin. Such a small world! Their wedding was held at Merriman’s in Kapalua, which was the first time I had been there. What a great location! I am excited to be shooting there again this coming July. I had so much fun with Steve & Carolyn, they make each other laugh constantly and are so happy together.
Ceremony & Reception: Merriman’s of Kapalua
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Florist: Sunya Flowers and Plants
Officiant: Pastor Laki Ka’ahumanu
Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes
Guitarist/Deejay: Joshua Kahula
Bride’s & Bridesmaid Makeup: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Caterer: Merriman’s
Bride’s Hair: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Bridesmaids: Deejay of Deejay’s Endless Glamour
Bride’s Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Bride’s Earrings Nadri
Necklace: Lola James
Pearl necklace: family heirloom from Groom
Brides shoes: crystal flip flops by Old Navy
Brides clutch: Sondra Roberts
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alexis (Brass Plum), Brenna (Kitty Kat), Christine (Venus)
Groom Shirt: Tommy Bahama
Favors: Honolulu Cookie Company
