Weddings Archive

Happiest of Happy New Years Wishes!

As I was pulling images from each of our weddings this year I got an overwhelming feeling of gratification.  I am so blessed to have met each and every one of my clients and each of them touch my heart in a different way!  I am completely humbled by the people I have met, new friends I have made and the current friendships that have been made stronger.  I wish I could hug each and every one of my blog followers – I am so grateful for you!!

2010 was a big year of change for me.  I traveled more for business and personal time than ever before (84 days = the amount I was away from home!), Tim and I decided to mutually split up, I won Bridal Insider’s Photographer of the Year, was published in some awesome magazines/online blogs and I turned 30 years old!  It was a definitely roller coaster but would not change one thing.

I look forward to an even better 2011 with new couples, some returning clients and all my future brides and grooms!  I hope you all have a prosperous and eventful 2011!

xoxo, Melissa

Featured – Style Me Pretty – Vanessa and Ryan’s Andaz Hotel Wedding

I was planning on posting my Happy New Year/Recap blog today but instead I got a little surprise in my Google Reader!  Vanessa and Ryan’s wedding has been featured on the mecca of wedding planning blogs – Style Me Pretty!  I am so honored they chose this gorgeous wedding and I will be posting it on my blog this week!

Click here to go directly to the feature!

The awesome group of vendors that made this wedding happen:

Photography: Melissa McClure Photography / Event Planning: Megan Mills with Swann Soirées / Hair & Makeup: Marisa Von Sheere / Flowers: Exquisite Blooms / Venue: The Andaz Hotel, San Diego / Calligraphy: The bride! – Cursive and Ink / Officiant: Groom’s Uncle / DJ: Average Joe with JMC Events

Dave and Jennifer – Ocean View Villas Wedding Photographer

These two are seriously one of the funniest couples I have ever met!  They had me laughing along with them the entire engagement shoot and wedding day!  For as funny, witty and outgoing they are, they also had an extremely sentimental ceremony and I know there wasn’t one person with a dry eye!

Want to see how much they love to joke!?  Jennifer had her friend hold a flask for her and she stopped on her way down the aisle to take a sip!  Everyone thought it was a riot and so extremely ‘Jennifer’.

Their welcome speech…which may or may not have included a few expletives!

Ceremony and Reception: Ocean View Villas, Pt Loma
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Allie Lindsey
Coordinator: Helena with Divine Events by Helena
Cake and Cupcakes: Sumi’s Oven
Bartender: Kyle from the Traveling Tavern
Officiant: Rev. Chris Tuttle
Makeup: Ashley of AC Makeup
Flowers: Wholesale Flowers
Cater: Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill
Rentals: Allie’s Party Rentals

Marston House and The Butcher Shop Wedding Photographer – {Nolan + Alicia}

Ali and Nolan are such a sweet couple, they make me laugh every time I’m around them.  Ali runs a popular blog, it was so much fun following her planning from the beginning!   Enjoy the images from their special day!

I love love love when my couples opt for a Firs Look.  Love this moment just after seeing each other for the first time that day.

Photo below by Beki

Ceremony Location: Marston House Gardens
Reception Location: The Butcher Shop
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant: Beki Andreasen
Coordinator: Courtney from After the Engagement
Ceremony Music: Harp Music by Lea
Dress: Sottero and Midgely from A Nite on the Town
Florist: Lotus Flowers by Thomas
Makeup: Ashley with AC Makeup
Hair: Mish Mucho
Cake: Sumi’s Oven
Videographer: Murasaki Media
DJ: Neil Smith of Dandy DJ

Sheraton Harbor Island Wedding Photographer – {Michael + Jennilee}

Michael and Jennilee were one of my first bookings for 2010 weddings. They are planners for sure!  It was a beautiful, emotional wedding with Wynn Austin of Le Chic Wedding Consulting.

Photo below by Bryan N Miller

This is one of my favorite bridesmaid images ever. 🙂  Something about it makes me happy!

Ceremony and Reception: Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel & Marina
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistants: Mandi Contreras & Bryan N Miller
Wedding Coordinator: Wynn with Le Chic Wedding Consulting
Videographer: NR3 Video
Linens and Rentals: Concepts Event Design
DJ: Dave with Hit It Music Productions
Singer: The bride!  Also friends, Danny and Grace
Violinist: Kendro

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