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The Pearl Hotel – Styled Photoshoot with After the Engagement

My friend and planner extraordinaire Courtney from After the Engagement posted a call for interested vendors on her Facebook page.  She wanted to enter a contest to win a spot at an industry conference but needed to style a shoot to enter.  I had never been part of a styled shoot before and was curious!  I volunteered and the rest was history!  She pulled this all together in about 10 days!  The contest went live today so I’m able to share the outcome.  Her vision was Fabulous + Graceful and her inspiration was a ballerina bride wearing black.

Click here to visit Backstage Bridal and see the feature. If you are able, take a moment to comment on the blog at Backstage Bridal to give Courtney a vote to help her win! You can also see her original inspiration board/colors over there and compare how her vision ended up!

The vendors that all contributed to this photoshoot were fantastic to work with!  See below for full list!  I’m sharing a few different photos that were posted on the other blog today so I hope you enjoy!

 

Photographer – Melissa McClure Photography | Designer and Stylist – Courtney Tibbets, After the Engagement | Location – The Pearl Hotel | Flowers – Exquisite Blooms | Paperie – Brightly Designed | Arch – Arc de Belle | Custom-made black bridal gown – D’Marie Bridal Couture |Bridesmaids Dress – Trixxi Ballerina Dress, Nordstrom | Hair and Makeup – Gerine Coronado | Linen and napkins – Ranch Events |  Cake ball cake – Cake Ball Love | Custom bowties – blackrufflebrigade | Jewelry – Claire’s | Bride and Bridesmaid Shoes – Target

Olowalu Plantion House Wedding, Maui, Hawaii – {Clayton + Jen}

Jen + Clayton’s wedding is featured on Destination Inspirations blog today!  Check it out!

I am so excited to share this destination wedding today!  Jen + Clayton are two of the sweetest most genuine people I have ever met.  I love how much love they openly express to each other.  On top of that they are so freaking good looking!  I’m such a lucky photographer.  We all got lucky with the most killer sunset on their wedding night!   These two had the dream team of vendors, many of which I had worked with in the past.  True professionals.  I could gush about this wedding all day but I’ll let the photos tell the story (I’m much better with photos than words!)

Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photography: Allison Smoley
Invitations & Stationery: Sweet Peas and Seashells
Catering: Food For The Soul Maui
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Cherise with Perfect Wedding Maui
Ceremony Officiant: Pastor Tino Rosete
Wedding Design: Dellables
Groomsmen Attire: Ellys Formal Wear
Bridesmaid Dresses: Anderson Bride
Ceremony& Reception Venue: Olowalu Plantaion House
Bride’s Jewelry: Tiger Lilly Jewelry
Hairstylist: Dan Sanchez Salon
Makeup Artist: Jessica Waite Makeup Maui
Cake Baker: Maui Wedding Cakes
DJ: DJ Boom Shot
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mishka

Marina Village Reception – {Hunter + Jaclyn}

Hunter & Jaclyn hired me last minute for coverage of their reception.  What a great way to start off the 2012 season!  They had their ceremony last year in Sedona with just their parents.  It was fun seeing photos and video footage of that!  Erin of Your Event by Erin did a fantastic job with their details inside the Seaside room!  I was able to spend a few minutes with the couple prior to the start of the party to grab some yummy light portraits.

Reception: Marina Village
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Erin with Your Event by Erin
Florist: Franco’s Flowers
Cupcakes: Cupcakes Squared
DJ: Paul with High Energy DJ
Photobooth: Darryn St John

The Prado, Balboa Park Wedding – {Alex + Lauren} – Photos by Mandi

Photos by Mandi Contreras – Associate Photographer

The one thing Mandi told me about this wedding was how sweet and fun Laura & Alex were and that their families and bridal party were one of the best she had seen, pitching in all day and making sure the timeline was right on!  Because of a later ceremony time, Mandi only had a few minutes of light remaining for their photos!  She had to get creative and use Balboa Park’s gorgeous lights and she rocked it!  Lauren and Alex were thrilled with the result. 🙂

Ceremony & Reception: The Prado, Balboa Park
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Jackie Guidi
Wedding Coordinator: Laura Rizzo – Weddings by Design

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

Mt Woodson Wedding, Ramona, CA – {Travis + Leanne}

 It’s so fun when I get to 2nd shoot for Mandi!  We always have fun working together.  Leanne & Travis were married on a warm Ramona afternoon at one of my favorite venues!  We got most of the photos done prior to the ceremony so they could join their guests earlier!  I adored their travel theme – Bethel even included some travel stories in their ceremony!  Brenda did an amazing job with the details, each table was a different place they have traveled!   You can see more details from the day on her blog!

I loved their first look, they were so excited to see each other!


Ceremony & Reception: Amy Strong Castle at Mt Woodson
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Melissa
Wedding Coordinator: Brenda from Swann Soirees
Caterer/tables/chairs: Personal Touch Dining
Florist: Poway Country Florist, arranged by Brenda Swann
Pies: Julian Apple Pie Company
DJ: Joe with JMC Events
Officiant: Ceremonies by Bethel
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Audra Rene
Favors: Chuao Chocolates
Bride’s Dress: Allure from Bridals by Susanti
Bridesmaids dresses were picked by them from various stores
Groom/Groomsmen suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Photobooth: Starlight Photobooth
Mini Donuts: Sensational Treats

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

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