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.
This is a special wedding for me because Yvette and I met on an online planning website and we were pretty much the only two January brides on there! So we have seen each other through the full planning of both our weddings!
Yvette really had a dream team of vendors! The whole day was smooth thanks to everyone involved, especially Brenda Swann, coordinator extraordinaire!
I’ll make a full list of the vendors at the end of this post and I will let the photos do the talking!
My first visit to the Westgate, I saw this hallway and just knew I had to shoot there!
Possibly my favorite image from the day. So candid, you can just feel her anticipation!
The sun was long gone by the time the ceremony was through. But we pushed through as much as we could with the little light left! 🙂
Junior is quite a personality!! Its rare that he takes his sunglasses off, I think this photo fits his personality perfectly!
Love it!
Another classic Junior face
This is such a great photo of Junior. 99% of the time he is “on” so when you can grab that one percent…it is so genuine.
Fit for a Princess…
Last few minutes of the night 🙂
Reception Venue: The Westgate Hotel
Coordinator: Brenda of Swann Soirees
Florals: Linda with Something Borrowed
Dress: Edgardo Bonilla
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography with 2nd shooting by Aaron Thompson
Videographer: Jerry with Cloudbreak Films
Paper Goods: Cathy at Love at First Invite
Transportation: Rolls Livery Service
Officiant: Pastor Mike
Cake: Sumi’s Oven
Hair/Makeup: Trisha Vine/Maggie Hansen (contact me for their emails)
Enjoy your Slideshow!
Awesome wedding! I love that shoe shot and the perfume shot 🙂 PS. I hope you had a fabulous honeymoon! Congrats again!
So that makes you genuis! :*)
The only thing missing was a white horse carriage… She was a real life Princess! Great job capturing it all!
fantabulastic – as always
Fantastic job Melissa. I can’t wait for her to see these!!! She’s going to love them, I just know it. You rock. =)
love the groom giving the finger and especially the brides reaction! haha! classic.
Every Picture is so perfect. Lovin it.
Amazing detail shots! Love the one of the groom giving the finger also. I had a reception at the Westgate once. memories……
love em!
I love them! My favorite is Yvette at the top of the stairs looking out. Ah! Love it!
I love all the detail shots. The shot of the bride looking out the window is also great! I also love the shot of the bride and groom dancing. I could just keep going! 🙂
I love the detail shots!! Especially the rings!!
These are awesome Mel! I especially Love the perfume and shoe shots!
Oh wow, Melissa, these are breathtaking! I love the first few of Yvette in the hallway.
Beautiful!! I love them all; you really captured such beautiful moments from the day.
Looks like you got to hit some great places! Mexico is beautiful. BTW: It’s Manzanillo. 🙂
Great captures Melissa! Love the perfume shot and the cake looks gorgeous!!