Weddings Archive

I met Renata for the first time when she hired me to shoot her boudoir photos!  I was so happy to hear from her when she was in the market for a wedding photographer.  She and Noah had an intimate beach front ceremony in La Jolla followed by a super fun and casual reception at Brockton Villa.  Have I ever mentioned I love mid-week weddings??

The sea glass was an important part of her day and theme!

Renata’s hair was done by Susie with Up Do For You!

This is so adorable!!  Yummy cake from Flour Power.

What a gorgeous Maggie dress!

Thank you so much for your trust and friendship!  So happy our paths crossed!

Much thanks to Wendy, who told Renata about my boudoir marathon!  She also coordinated the day flawlessly!

xo, M

Photos by Mandi Contreras

Jean and Ryan were married at the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park in July.  Mandi and Michele spent the day with the fun couple!

Photo below by Michele

My fav <3

Love this wide shot below that Michele captured!

Cake Smash!

The DJ had all the guys (and some girls!) serenade Jean!

Hope Hawaii was amazing and congrats on the little one!!

xo, M

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

I was so excited to shoot Courtney and Ian’s wedding, not only because they are super awesome people but because this was my first time shooting a wedding at the San Diego Botanic Gardens (formerly Quail Botanic Gardens).  It was just a bonus that its down the street from my condo!

I met up with the girls in the middle of getting their hair and makeup done!

Makeup by Jackie Ellis – Je’llis Faces and Hair by Leah Stills – STAINED

Meanwhile, Jamie was hanging out with the guys at the hotel. Love this capture of Ian.

I love that most of my couples opt for a First Look, it allows more time for photos and you get to spend the cocktail hour with your guests!

Courtney you are such a beautiful bride!

Such fun bridesmaids!

Best Grand Entrance ever!

A unique way to display the table numbers!   The coordinator for the day, Megan with Swann Soirees was super helpful!

This was a dancing crowd!  DJ Nik Bordokoff kept the dance floor packed!

C+I – It was so fun getting to know you over the last year, thank you for trusting in me to capture your special day!  Give Taupo doggie kisses for me too! 🙂

xo, M

PS Shout out to Christina Fleming for being an awesome videographer and friend!

Enjoy the slideshow!

Photos by Mandi Contreras

Heather and Austin were married on an overcast day in Del Mar this past July.  Mandi and Allison were there to capture their special day!

The blushing bride!

Photo below by Mandi’s trusty assistant, Allison

I love the lines in this photo!

Do these two look familiar? I just posted their engagement session recently!  I’ll be shooting their wedding in November!  Robin is Heather’s sister and she caught the bouquet! Perfect! (Photo by Allison)

Congrats on your marriage – looks like it was a fun party!!

xo, M

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

I could sit here and gush over Mike and Molly, but I would be typing forever.  I simply adore these two.  Molly has the sweetest, purest heart of anyone I know and she isn’t afraid to share her emotions.  The entire day she was hugging me and making me feel important when the day was supposed to be all about her and Mike!  But that is just Molly.  So much love to share and Mike is one lucky guy!  Of course Molly is pretty lucky too, Mike is quiet and sincere, but put some dance music on and that man is an animal on the dance floor!

Sounds like the perfect ingredients for a fantastic wedding…but it gets better.  Not only did M&M decide to see each other before the ceremony, they gave me 3 hours to shoot!  You heard that right…plus there was no bridal party at all…how spoiled am I by my amazing clients???

These bright and cheery colors were so beautiful together!

Beki hung out with Mike in his room.

This garter was worn by Molly’s mother AND grandmother – how cool!

My view during the First Look!

My fav <3

The entire event was held at the Town and Country resort in Mission Valley – which was so much bigger than imagined!  This place had some great shooting areas!

Now this was a killer candy bar!

DJ Dale Gottschalk did an awesome job of packing the dance floor!

Photo below by Beki

M&M, what more can I say?  Thank you for being 100% trusting of me and the girls.  You are the epitome of perfect clients and I hope we can get together in the future!

xo, M

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