Andrea may win the award for my most laid-back bride!  She was there to marry her love, Dave and spend time with friends and family. No drama, no stress.  Such a fun relaxing day for everyone! I didn’t even meet the couple until the day of!  Andrea works for an Adventure Travel company so they took a killer honeymoon to Fiji & New Zealand.  How can I break in to the honeymoon photography business?! ha!

 I love shooting elopements, there’s something different and exciting about them.  The people closest to you in life are there (sometimes) and it’s about you, your significant other and your vows. And just like that…you are married!  I met Justin + Ngoc at the County Recorders office and after we headed over to Lakeview Park for some more photos!  It was fun getting to know them and their story of long distance love (Ngoc moved here to be with Justin 2 months ago after 5 years of being together!)  Congrats you two!  I wish you nothing but happiness in your life together!

Ngoc’s stunning bouquet is by the talented Floral Palette!

 I thought you could use a little sexy to help you kick off this awesome end of the month Friday!  The stunning Mrs H opted to do some sexy boudoir shots for her hubby – and from what I hear he was more than pleasantly surprised!  We’re keeping her identity hidden, however.  Her hubby is the only one that gets to see the photos with identifying marks!  Thanks to Mrs H for letting me share these!! xo

Kat + Mike were married among family members at their home in Del Mar.  It was such a lovely afternoon for the intimate affair. Even their doggies got in on the fun!  Have you ever seen a bride feed her dogs & pick up after them – all in her wedding dress!  Kat is so sweet and down to earth.  I’m a lucky photographer to get to work with couples like these two!!

Hop on over to Every Last Detail blog and check out their awesome feature on this wedding as well!  

Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Planner: Your Event by Erin
Flowers & Decor: Floral Palette
Catering: Coast Catering
Cake Baker: Sumi’s Oven
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Rentals: Raphaels Party Rentals
Ceremony Officiant: Pastor Mike Mitschke
Ceremony Musicians: Ron Freshman
Bride’s Dress: Badgley Mischka
Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Makeup Artist: Dolled Up Industries

Photos by Associate Photographer, Mandi Contreras

Linda + Ryan are so adorable and so playful with each other!  You can just tell they are head over heels for each other!  I can’t wait to share their wine-themed Ponte Winery wedding with you all!

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