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Feb 15

Honua Kai, Maui Wedding – {Troy + Heather}

Heather + Troy had a beautiful intimate ceremony at one of my absolute favorite hotels – the Honua Kai just north of Lahaina in Maui. Everything went just right that day – with Cherise from The Perfect Maui Wedding, how could it not? I’m ready to be back there, right now!

Ceremony & Reception: Honua Kai Resort & Duke’s Restaurant
Photographer: Melissa McClure
Photography Assistant: Jason Vint (aka the best boyfriend ever)
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Officiant: Valentino Rosete
Cake: Maui Wedding Cake
Guitarist: Joshua Kaula
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Pam Jensen
Bride’s Dress: Kirstie Kelly Couture
Groom outfit: Kenneth Cole

posted in Destination Weddings, Weddings

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Jan 1

Goodbye 2012!

Wow, what a fantastic year! Putting together this montage of our weddings reminded me of so many great moments, laughs and memories over the last year. And not just with weddings, I have so many other shoots not represented here. I truly meet some of the most amazing people through my business. I am so blessed.

To everyone that touched my life in the last year – thank you. I wouldn’t be successful without my clients, friends, family and supportive vendors. I owe each and everyone one of you a huge hug next time we meet in person.

Cheers to another successful year!

xoxo, Melissa

posted in Personal, Weddings

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Aug 16

Maui Anniversary Session – {Clayton + Jen}

I posted an Anniversary session a few months back and Jen posted on my Facebook that she loved the idea! After a little bit of chatting, we realized we would be in Maui at the same time – one year after they got married! It was fate. We stopped at some gorgeous spots around the island and celebrated their last year of bliss!

posted in Anniversary, Portraits

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May 30

Merrimans of Kapalua, Maui, HI – {Steve + Carolyn}

It’s rare when I get to meet my destination brides prior to their wedding. I was excited to hear Carolyn & Steve were from San Diego! We got to do their engagement session here which is always awesome to get to know one another. Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, we found out that Carolyn is actually high school buddies with my distant cousin. Such a small world! Their wedding was held at Merriman’s in Kapalua, which was the first time I had been there. What a great location! I am excited to be shooting there again this coming July. I had so much fun with Steve & Carolyn, they make each other laugh constantly and are so happy together.

Ceremony & Reception: Merriman’s of Kapalua
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Florist: Sunya Flowers and Plants
Officiant: Pastor Laki Ka’ahumanu
Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes
Guitarist/Deejay: Joshua Kahula
Bride’s & Bridesmaid Makeup: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Caterer: Merriman’s
Bride’s Hair: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Bridesmaids: Deejay of Deejay’s Endless Glamour
Bride’s Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Bride’s Earrings Nadri
Necklace: Lola James
Pearl necklace: family heirloom from Groom
Brides shoes: crystal flip flops by Old Navy
Brides clutch: Sondra Roberts
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alexis (Brass Plum), Brenna (Kitty Kat), Christine (Venus)
Groom Shirt: Tommy Bahama
Favors: Honolulu Cookie Company

posted in Travel, Weddings

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Mar 6

Olowalu Plantion House Wedding, Maui, Hawaii – {Clayton + Jen}

Jen + Clayton’s wedding is featured on Destination Inspirations blog today! Check it out!

I am so excited to share this destination wedding today! Jen + Clayton are two of the sweetest most genuine people I have ever met. I love how much love they openly express to each other. On top of that they are so freaking good looking! I’m such a lucky photographer. We all got lucky with the most killer sunset on their wedding night! These two had the dream team of vendors, many of which I had worked with in the past. True professionals. I could gush about this wedding all day but I’ll let the photos tell the story (I’m much better with photos than words!)