Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
Mandi and I joined Ben and Leslie at their beautiful and intimate Father’s Day wedding in San Diego. While Mandi was hanging with the men, I got to spend the morning with Leslie and her Maid of Honor, Michelle, at the US Grant Hotel.
This stunning bouquet was done by Sally with Exquisite Blooms!
The handsome groom 🙂
The gorgeous bride! You know I’m partial to birdcage veils 😉
(Photo on the right by Mandi)
The ceremony was held inside Alcazar Garden’s at Balboa Park
Love this shot of Leslie and her son D’Anthony
Meow!
They had the most awesome 1927’s vintage car by Haynes Chauffeuring
They have this adorable inside joke having to do with monkeys, so they were portrayed throughout the day 🙂 Yummy cupcakes by Sweet Cheeks Bakery!
Leslie and Ben were very tidy with their cupcakes while feeding each other…D’Anthony decided to have a little more fun with his!
Shout out to Brenda with Swann Soirees for making the day run so smoothly as usual!
Leslie and Ben, thank you so much for including us in your day! You were so awesome to work with, I wish you a lifetime of happiness!
xo, M
Beautiful as always!!!
This bride and groom took my breath away. And I FELT the love just by looking at the photos. Well done gals… these are pictures that will last forever!
when there is love to capture… you’re always so fan-freakin-tastic at capturing every last smile, tear, breath and more… great job Mel. Just great.
Thank you, Melissa. The shot with Leslie and her son was heart stoppingly beautiful and they all told such a loving story.
Beautiful pictures. What a gorgeous couple! You really have gotten some beautiful portrait shots for them. how will they choose!
I am also partial to birdcage veils. She wore hers well. What I really loved was the umbrella. NICE.
Love! My fav is the one of them walking down the street with the parasol – it’s like time has stopped and nothing else matters but them!