Photos by Associate Photographer, Mandi Contreras 

Linda + Ryan had a gorgeous December wedding among the Fall colors at Ponte Winery.  I have never met these two personally but I can tell by the photos (and what Mandi tells me) that they are insanely in love and so at ease for the camera!  Plus their party looked like a blast!

Mandi is an associate photographer for Melissa McClure photography, she can be contacted directly at mandi@melissamcclure.com

Ceremony & Reception Location: Ponte Winery
Photography: Associate Photographer – Mandi Contreras
Assistant Photographer: Jamie Lawler

Jessica + Steve were married on a gorgeous Sunday in March at one of my favorite locations – Pala Mesa! They are very close to their families – Jessica’s dad was the most emotional father I’ve worked with to date (he also did all the florals)!   Such a beautiful afternoon filled with love, laughter and cake!  One thing S+J decided to do was have a first “touch” – where they don’t actually see each other prior but they are in close proximity to touch hands and exchange gifts!  I

Ceremony & Reception: Pala Mesa Resort, Fallbrook
Photography: Melissa McClure
Assistant: Mandi Contreras
Florals: Brides father

I love Chicago.  Seriously, if it weren’t for that darn weather I would totally move there.  But at least I get to visit a lot, meeting rad people and shoot them around town!

I love clients that are up for anything!  Including trampling through bug-infested woods, sliding down cliffs to find secluded beaches and climbing over lava rocks!  I adore these two! 

Serina wins the award for most laid back bride.  Of course, she is also the only bride that had a tsunami warning take over the state the night before her wedding!  I was so concerned for her that night and when I checked in with her the next day…she said she wasn’t worried.  She was going to get married no matter what.  Such a great attitude!   Luckily the tsunami was nothing to worry about and their wedding went off without a hitch (largely thanks to their awesome coordinator, Cherise)!  Know what else a tsunami gives us? One amazing sunset!!  

Ceremony & Reception: Olowalu Plantation House
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photography Assistant: Jason Vint
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Jessica Waite