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Archives for the 'Melissa' Category

Queensberry albums~simply the best

Queensberry has come out with a new album called Musee. I’m working on a sample book as I have just got to have this in my hands. When couple’s are shopping for a photographer, often the first thing they want to know is “What do I charge”? I’m a consumer too, so I completely […]

9 August 2010 | Melissa | No Comments

Viva La Fiesta Rehearsal Dinner

This was from a couple of years ago. But I wanted to post it because it shows how classic design never goes out of style. LaFete weddings designed this rehearsal dinner for Lily and John. We did their wedding the next day, which ended up being featured in Martha Stewart Weddings.
Since it is […]

6 August 2010 | Melissa, Wedding Planners | No Comments

Mellow Yellow on the Riviera

Had such a fun session with Natasha and Jacob. I was so excited to see them show up in their super cute outfits. Loved Natasha’s mini dress~great legs girl, and Jacob’s yellow shirt. We met up at the Riviera Theater in Santa Barbara. We wanted a different look than the beach […]

5 July 2010 | Melissa | No Comments

Summer sizzles with color

Check out the new blog today on the real weddings section of weddingchicks.com
Maria and Jim were married at Mount Carmel Church in Montecito and then had a sunset reception at her Grandmother’s home.
I love the purple!

See more photos on the link above.

6 June 2010 | Melissa, Recent Wedding | No Comments

Santa Ynez Wedding

Stephanie and Niall had a spectacular day for their wedding at her Grandfather’s ranch in Santa Ynez. Stephanie did a wonderful job designing and planning her wedding. She then had Kaitlin Lopez of LaFete Weddings step in a few weeks before the wedding for her finishing touch service. All the great design […]

4 June 2010 | Melissa, Recent Wedding | No Comments

SB Engagement Photos

I’ll start this by saying thank you to the universe. Thank you for sending me beautiful people to photograph. I just wonder, how is it all my couples are so dang gorgeous? As if the outer beauty wasn’t fantastic enough, they are lovely on the inside too! I had so much […]

29 March 2010 | Melissa, Locations | No Comments

Dog Photography

If you are looking for excellent dog photography, please check out My Pooch Passion.

25 March 2010 | Melissa | 2 Comments

Moo Cards

Coordinators and brides~ check out moo.com. They sell a product called “mini cards”. They would be a super way to create a very personal, inexpensive place card. You can make 100 place cards for $19.99. Each one can have a different image and info on it! You could use photos […]

23 March 2010 | Melissa, 411 | No Comments

Two Beautiful SB wedding posted on Wedding Blogs

What an honor. Two beautiful weddings both designed and coordinated by LaFete Weddings in Santa Barbara, are being highlighted on wedding blogs today.
Take a look at these beautiful weddings.
Junebugweddings.com Thank you Trisha and Ryan for having me photograph your wedding.
and on the Santabarbaraweddings.com Thank you Gigi and Billy for choosing me to […]

20 March 2010 | Melissa | No Comments

Keep it Real

Keep it real. That was the tag line of the week at the Wedding and Portrait Prof. International in Las Vegas. I’m still pondering that. I was raised to be sunny and sweet and to repress any sad or negative thoughts or feelings.
Crying was acceptable for Hallmark commercials and animal movies. […]

12 March 2010 | Melissa | No Comments