Karen and Albert had one of the most International weddings I have ever done!  The guests were from China, England and the US!  Well, only Albert is originally from the the US.   Such a fun eclectic group!  They were married at the gorgeous Olowalu Plantation House and had their reception at the Old Lahaina Luau.  We had some time before the luau began so we took a few hours for photos of the lovebirds!

We stopped by their hotel, Hanoa Kai

At the Luau, Karen changed in to a beautiful pink dress!

Ceremony: Olowalu Plantation House
Reception: Old Lahaina Luau
Coordinator: Deanne from Precious Maui Weddings
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographers: Bryan N Miller
Getting Ready Hotel: Honua Kai

When I was in the Chicago area this past May, I met up with one of my sorority sisters in Naperville for some family photos!  I had been to Naperville many times but never to this cute river walk area!  It was adorable.  When Jeremy and Emily got married a few years back, they had their engagement photos taken at the same location.  Now their little girl Morgan is 1 and she is just too adorable!  Jeremy’s family then joined us for some more group photos at the end!

I was very excited when Peri contacted me, she actually caught the bouquet at a wedding I photographed this past April in Brawley. Now she and Jordan are getting married in Brawley and I cannot wait for their wedding next year!

xoxo, Melissa

If you don’t know Rev Christopher Tuttle then you should take some to seek him out and introduce yourself.  He is a such a caring, heart warming man who is always a joy to be around.  He is a friend and fellow wedding vendor and performs happy couple’s wedding ceremonies year round.   Last year he started a charity called Military Mondays.  Lucky military couples can get a free wedding ceremony and other select services free of charge!  I had volunteered my free photography services for Kelly Jo and Cory’s wedding at the Bali Hai. They were able to celebrate with their closest family friends and their kids.   The florals were donated by Elegant Touch Floral Designs.

Are you a military bride who is interested in Military Mondays?  Click HERE.

Are you a photographer, videographer or florist interested in donating your services to Military Mondays?  Click HERE.

The man himself, Rev. Christopher Tuttle:

Tom and Geetha were married in a very intimate wedding ceremony at Estancia La Jolla.  Most of Geetha’s family lives in India so they were able to Skype to them so they could follow along the entire day!  I love technology.  The wedding ran so smoothly from start to finish, thanks to the oversight of Helena.

Ceremony and Reception: Estancia La Jolla
Event Designer: Jenny Peterson
Photography: Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographers: Mandi Contreras
Day of Coordinator: Divine Events by Helena
Hair/Makeup: Audra Rene Studio
Florals: Modern Bouquet
DJ: Daniel Peterson
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Bakery