Weddings Archive

I always feel so honored when another photographer chooses me to photograph their wedding!  That’s a big deal!  Milisa and her business partner didn’t want to stress over capturing the day, so they left it up to me and Mandi!

I think this first image says it all…

Milisa’s rad Jessica Simpson shoes!

Milisa and her posse!

This was a special moment, I got teary eyed!  Milisa wore her late great-grandmothers pearls, and surprised her grandmother by showing her at this point.  She also used the matching necklace for her bouquet!

Hello handsome Chad!

You are stunning Milisa

Meow.

Milisa was very emotional, especially when her uncle walked her down the aisle and handed her of to her mom

Ponte Winery made a beautiful background

We had so much fun shooting in the vines…I could have stayed their until after dark!

Milisa was a DIY Queen!  The hand sparkled and carved out each of those candles and handmade all the paper products!

The anatomy of a cake smashing: 

I snuck them outside just after susnet, can you believe that sky???

Thank you so much for making me a large part of your day!  I truly felt like I was a friend, not a hired vendor!  You two rock!

xoxo, M

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These two love birds are getting married TODAY! I wanted to get up a few shots from last nights rehearsal and the yummy dinner after!

The wedding is at a Temecula Winery 🙂

Milisa and her Uncle practicing their walk

I am so excited to shoot here tonight!  Can you tell?

The dinner was in Riverside and when I got to the home, I found this waiting for me!  So sweet!  (For those who don’t know, Selenak is my married last name, although I never legally changed it!)

The meal was a 5 course feast made by Chad’s best man and his family.  It was delish!  Check out the yummy desserts and the almost-Newlyweds!

Stay tuned for their wedding photos in the near future!

xoxo, M

To say last Saturday was hot would be an understatement.  It was scorching!  101 degrees in Pt Loma is what I heard.

And what else to go with some hot weather than some H.O.T. shoes from L.A.M.B.

Carina, the bride is a MAC makeup artist so she had her friend Heidi there for her on the day of!  Heidi also made Carina’s fabulous veil!

Heidi also did everyone’s hair!  Meet Aparri, she is Carinas adorable daughter 🙂

At their first look at Island Palms hotel

This has such a vintage feel to it 🙂

These two were great even though they were literally melting at NTC Liberty Station

Carina’s best friend/Maid of honor also did all of the amazing florals, coordinated the day and helped plan the entire thing!  Kristine is a rock star!

Beautiful 🙂

A peek of their ceremony at the NTC Chapel

I love this shot that my assistant Aaron took so much!

After the ceremony, we headed to the MCRD Bay View Room on base.  

Because we did all the photos before, David and Carina were able to enjoy the cocktail hour with all the guests!

Aparri interrupted their first dance, it was so cute. 

Carina and her dad

David and his mother

Remember rockstar Kristine I mentioned earlier?  This is her with Aparri!  🙂

And I save my favorite image for last <3

Hope you two are enjoying some alone time in Kauai!  Thanks for being such great sports and trusting in me on your big day!

xoxo, M

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I love that Sara admitted to me that she is a blog stalker 🙂  In one of her emails to me pre-wedding, she wrote how she can’t believe her wedding is next up on the blog! Well, here it is Sara, I hope its everything you wanted and more.  

For a refresher course, check out Brian and Sara’s fun engagement session here!

Once I took this photo, I knew it was going to become my favorite shoe shot to date.  <3  It helps that Kate is just so pretty too…

And some details of her “something blue” and “something borrowed”

This is such a casual moment, but I love how Sara is glowing.  She is so ready to go marry her college sweetheart!

All aboard the Party Bus!

When we pulled up to the Immaculata, we were welcomed by the bagpiping of Larry Samuels, what a treat!

And then down to La Jolla Cove for some more photos!

Fav #1 <3

Fav #2 <3 <3

After we galavanted around the Cove, it was up to the La Jolla Woman’s Club for the reception (and homemade cupcakes!)

Blingalicious! 

The gorgeous florals were done by none other than fab coordinator Melissa Barrad!

And then on to Dance Party USA!

All the guests had some moves!

And of course, one of my favorite wedding treats…a photobooth by Red Cheese!

To finish off the night, the catering company Giuseppe’s Catering provided the guests with mini burgers and fries!

Okay, just one more favorite…

Shout out to the wonderful Melissa Barrad for making the day run as smooth as silk!  You rock my dear! 

And to my two lovely assistants, Gretchen and Mandi, coulnd’t have done it without you!

Brian and Sara – You better be having the time of your lives in Maui, I’m so jealous 🙂

xoxo, M

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I spent a wonderful weekend in Monterey for Jen and Nick’s amazing backyard wedding!  They were married at the home of Jen’s parents, but this was one of the largest and prettiest back yards I have seen!  The day started off in the hair and makeup salon where Jen and her mom got ready.

How gorgeous is this??

Jen and her lovely bridesmaids!

These two may win my award this year for sweetest, most affectionate couple!    This was evident at their UCLA engagement session last Winter.

One of my favs of the day!  <3

My other fav 🙂

I had about 10 favorite first dance images, but had to narrow it down to one! 

And of course, the Hora is always a good time!!

Big thanks to my wonderful assistants Ally Michele and Marisa Scheetz!  You two rock!

Nick and Jen, can’t wait to get together when I come visit DC!  Hope Alaska was amazing!

xoxo, M

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