This was my first time all the way to Brawley!  Katie and Jared are both from this area and were joined by their 400 closest family and friends.  My largest wedding to date!  We had gorgeous weather, beautiful details, delicious steak (from Katie’s parents ranch) and a fun dancing crowd – including a rad cover band!  During the ceremony Katie wore a mantilla that was also worn by her mother and her grandmother!  Such a beautiful tradition.

Ceremony + Reception: Private Home
Getting Ready Photos: Bride’s Parents Home
Photography: Melissa McClure
Assistant Photographers: Jason Vint & Bryan Miller
Band: Rockola

Photos by Mandi

Jon and Eva got married last month and Mandi shot their engagement session just weeks prior!  They had a great time around Paradise Point and Jon’s son was able to get in a few photos as well!  Paradise Point is one of my all time favorite venues!

I had such a fun shoot with Fred and Kristin a few months back!  We met at Balboa Park and then headed to Coronado to the site of their first date!  I am sad that I was not available for their Dallas wedding, which I know is going to be a blast!  Have an amazing wedding you two!! xo

Photos by Mandi Contereras

Mandi photographed this beautiful wedding of Veronica and Tory on the Pt Loma sub base earlier this year. I was fortunate enough to tag along and we had a great time!  Lots of smiles, you could feel the love Vero and Tory had for each other and their family and friends!  Mandi started off the day with the Vero at Liberty Station while I was with the gentleman chatting about beer in IB. 🙂

Ceremony + Reception: Oceanview Room at Pt Loma Sub Base
Getting Ready Photos: Liberty Station
Photography: Mandi with Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographers: Melissa McClure
Photobooth: Fotobox
Florist: Rosita’s Flowers
DJ: DJ Richie Sanchez with Mexisurf

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

A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to meet Shawntae and Mike’s brand new little girl, Isabella! I’ve known Shawntae for years, since I shot her best friends wedding years ago!   Their baby girl is adorable, barely making a peep as I rolled around on the floor next to her!  Their fur-baby Jax just had to jump in a few of the pics as well, since he is sharing the spotlight now! 😉