San Deigo Wedding Photography : Eric + Megan

I adore all of the couples that I am given the opportunity to photograph, and Megan and Eric are no different.  The wedding of Eric and Megan took place at The Abbey in San Diego, CA and definitely ranks at the top of my favorite weddings to photograph list.  Not only did Eric and Megan have a beautiful wedding but it was also jam packed with love and fun!  Eric and Megan are one of those couples that just radiate love.  They are so in to each other and so in love it literally makes you smile every time you look at them.  AND, they are both super fun and awesome to be around.

The girls started their day off at a great vacation rental home where the very talented Melissa of Melissa Rae & Co. took care of the makeup for all of the girls, and Jeanine of Maravilla’s Hair Studio in Encinitas took care of the hair.

Megan’s dad getting his first look at his beautiful daughter on her wedding day.  I just love the relationship and emotion here.

Meanwhile the my friend and fellow Photographer Melissa McClure met up with the boys at the Sheraton where they were getting ready.

Eric and Megan chose to see each other before their wedding.  I can not tell you how much I LOVE when my couples choose to do a first glance prior to the wedding.  It really allows the couple to enjoy their wedding day on a different level.  There is no rushing around, we are not working on a tight time frame, the couple gets to enjoy their cocktail hour, AND we have ample time to capture some great images of the couple on their big day.

The ‘First Glance’

After their first glance we headed over to Balboa Park for some portraits

Melissa’s View

My view

Melissa’s View

My View

Mr. & Mrs.!!!

Toasting time….

First Dance

Father Daughter Dance

Mother Son Dance

Party Time..thanks to the DJ Guy for keeping the party going all night.

Some Details… the flowers were provided by Jennifer Cole Florals

Cake provided by Twiggs

Eric and Megan, thank you so much for allowing me to be such a special part of your day and for my beautiful new Tiffany Business Card case (you really shouldnt have).  I can’t tell you enough how much your thoughtfulness and generosity means to me.  I wish you both the very best that life can offer and hope you are having an amazing time in Hawaii.

And of course a big huge thank you to Melissa McClure for coming out to second shoot this wedding with me.  You rock Melissa and I am so glad that we had the chance to shoot together!

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January 28, 2009 - 11:37 am

Leslie Roark - Beautiful job! I love them all!

January 28, 2009 - 11:42 am

Amanda Suanne - Hey Girl! Can’t wait to meet you as well! This wedding is awesome, looked like you had a blast shooting it. I love the image with all the bridal party sitting on the benches w/ the couple kissing in the middle! :)

See you in March!

Amanda

January 28, 2009 - 12:13 pm

Melissa McClure - Woo Hoo! What a fun wedding this was! So glad you had me along :) I love how you did the two views, what a fun thing! Awesome shots girl!

January 28, 2009 - 1:22 pm

Monica Z - that looks like a fun wedding! Love the shot of the couple on the stairs!

January 28, 2009 - 3:58 pm

Patrick Ang - I knew I recognized your name. I love your pictures and your style. Can’t wait to see you again at the workshop.

January 28, 2009 - 4:48 pm

heather - Your best wedding yet! Fabulous breathtaking pictures Charise!!! I love how everything was lit up at night with those candles and you rocked the off camera flash!

January 28, 2009 - 7:12 pm

Chelsea Elizabeth - Love what you’ve done with your blog! Looks amazing!

January 28, 2009 - 11:43 pm

jen harris - Breathtaking. So many great images. I love all the bridal party ones. Just beautiful!

January 29, 2009 - 10:29 am

susie giboney - Hi, I am Eric’s Aunt and was at this wedding. Your work is so BEAUTIFUl!!I was also impressed with how professional you were at the wedding.
BEAUTIFUL JOB I know Eric and Megan and their families will be thrilled.
susie

January 29, 2009 - 11:09 am

Darrin Allen - Charise, It was a joy to have you there as Megan and Eric started there new life as Husband and Wife.. So much care and thoughfulness put into your shots.. it really comes out in your pictures.. M.O.B.

January 29, 2009 - 11:12 am

Jordana Hazel - I love the converse shoe shots… the heart is so subtle! Looking forward to meeting you at the J* workshop!

January 29, 2009 - 11:38 am

Mary Marantz - Beautiful!!! That series with her and her dad is AMAZING!!

January 29, 2009 - 7:03 pm

Scott - Wonderful! My favorites are the first B/G one on the stairs and the bride holding the curtains looking out the window.

January 31, 2009 - 9:09 am

Misty Johnson - Thanks for my blog comment :) I’m so excited for the wkshp! Your wedding images are great!! See ya soon!

February 2, 2009 - 1:38 pm

Julie Betz - Charise,you are a phenominal photographer! The pictures capture Megan and Eric’s day to perfection. GREAT JOB!

February 2, 2009 - 8:01 pm

Megan STERKEL - Charise, Having you (and Melissa) be such a big part of our day was awesome! Your photos (as usual) are beautiful and you really captured all of the “moments”. Your gift was the least we could do for you!!! We love you so much and really hope you enjoyed your self!!!

Love,
The Sterkels

February 3, 2009 - 2:02 am

T.C. - Awesome job! I love the pre-wedding portraits(especially the one of the group seated and the first one of the couple on the stairs) and I think the converse with strings in hearts is an image that will stick with me!

February 4, 2009 - 6:35 pm

Tony - Absolutely fantastic wedding!! Beautiful images. What a great job. Keep up the good work.

February 5, 2009 - 7:56 am

Dan Stanton - Charise, you have absolutely captured the beauty of the evening. Your photography is so unique, as if Michel Angelo were capturing the images himself. You can feel the emotion and the energy within your pictures. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the story…

February 5, 2009 - 7:32 pm

ohana photographers – david & kimi - that bride is fierce!! love every image charise!

January 7, 2010 - 9:59 pm

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