Weddings Archive

I’m so thrilled to share this fun wedding. I don’t typically take weddings on my birthday, but Julian and Ryan are something special. They have so much love in their heart for each other and even more to share with their baby girl Hazel Rose! And of course love for Star Wars. Ryan MADE the lightsabers you see in this blog! How freaking cool is that?! It was also my first time at Lafayette Hotel and my little photographer heart melted with all the brick and retro decor!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Lafayette Hotel
Photo: Melissa McClure Photography
DJ: San Diego’s Favorite DJ
Florist: Studio Fleurish
Hair: Erica – Beauty Ever After
Makeup: Lily Gonzalez
Brides Dress: Janene’s Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal
Groom suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Bride shoes: Keds / Seychelles
Invites: Minted
Cake: Flour Power Cakery
Star Wars shoes: Jordan Latham: Paige Voo Doo Art
Decorations: Cheryl Clifford thejoyfuldwelling.com

Katie and Alex had the most beautiful bay side wedding at the Kona Kai Resort. I got a little teary during Katie’s first look with her dad!! And that bouquet?! OMG! Contender for one of my top 5 bouquets ever. The party was rocking with DJ Dre Motion on the dance floor! Check out those moves down below by my good friend Tessa!! Venue: Kona Kai Resort
Photo: Melissa McClure Photography
DJ: Dre Motion
Florist:  Catalina Neal
Videographer: Luke with Pure Cinema

You may recognize these two from their rainy day engagement session in March! And you will get to see them again after I photograph their larger ceremony an reception later this year! But these two chose to become husband and wife in April with the help of the awesome Reverend Tuttle and his Military Monday’s program. He offers FREE elopements to active duty military every Monday! How beautiful is his heart? Other vendors also donate their time, myself included. The fantastic Desiree with PennyBlooms Floral created Rachael’s stunning bouquet! He is a sneak peek at their intimate ceremony and a few photos around the property of Oceanside Marina Suites after!

Stella + Nate have such a romantic love story. They met online (via Instagram!!) and started chatting. Chatting turned to romance which turned to meeting in person. After their initial meeting, they both knew. Not long after, Nate moved across the country to marry the love of his life and now the mother of his child! These two are just so kind and caring. Two of the sweetest, trusting clients I’ve had. I’m thrilled to share their Palm Springs wedding with you!

This wedding is a little extra special to me because the bride is the little sister to my best friend Audra! When people say you go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly, they are talking about Dara and Bryan. They are so perfectly matched as a couple and now parents to an adorable little girl! One of my favorite memories of their wedding day was when Bryan signed an adoption document to adopt Dara’s beloved pup, Albie! How cute are they?! Ceremony: Zosa Estate
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Planner: White Lace Event & Design
DJ: DJ Efraim – Pro Sounds
Florist: Bouquets by Organic Elements
Makeup: Elizabeth Root
Hair: Audra Rene Studio
Officiant: Brother in law, Jeremy
Catering: Bekkers and Island Bar & Beverage
Cake/Cupcakes: Cute Cakes
Photo Booth: AS Photobooth
Decor: Enticing Tables
Coffee Bar: Eurobar Espresso Bar