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Melanie Jade: Photographer bio picture

The Person

Well first of all, I try not to take myself too seriously, so it's hard for me to think about what I want to say about myself!  I grew up in Florida with a large family. My enitre family has Art running through their veins. My Grandfather was a professional photographer, Mom and Dad both have artistic qualities, and I think all of my sibblings have a knack for being creative one way or another! So here I am, married with children and wondering how in the world am I going to channel my passion into something beautiful, productive, fulfilling, and find bliss all at the same time!? But seriously, I sometimes feel like photography is my drug.

I am 6 years married with three sweet boys, 4, 2, and 5 months. (I'm going to have to keep that updated...). I love my family dearly, I love my Heavenly Father and going to church, I'm a good girl, and I never INTEND to offend anybody :) I'm very gullible, goofy, and an all around happy-go-lucky person.

The Photographer

Why Photography?  Oh goodness, I need an outlet, I LOVE people, I love love, and I LOVE adorable little baby fat rolls. I HAVE to create, I can't breathe without that.  Though being a full time mom and homemaker takes up most of my time and energy, I just can't keep myself from obsessing and dreaming about being an amazing wedding Photographer.  Over the past 4 years in the wedding industry, I feel like I've become a regular wedding junkie!  By recognizing the latest styles and wedding trends, I am prepared to capture everything that is unique and beautiful at your wedding and wrap it all up into an amazing timeless package.  And that amazing package is the work of art you will walk away with when the day is all said and done.  How well do you want to remember it?

Justin & Sheena: Wedding Story

Hi Guys, thank you for being so patient, but it is all worth the wait!  I simple loved the pictures I’m about to post.  Warning, there are a lot of them…

NAMES Justin & Sheena Clark     

LIVE IN Eugene, OR

OCCUPATIONS She’s a patient registration clerk and he’s a journeyman Lineman

NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 200

NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Five bridesmaids and Five groomsmen

HOW THEY MET They met at the beach after being introduced through mutual friends.

THE ENGAGEMENT He proposed in Yosemite National Park, down on one knee, in front of Bridal Veil Falls.

WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His Handsome looks, his old fashion manors,his life goals, and definitely his 4wheeler riding abilites.  

WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her good looks and outgoing personality.

A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER Their first date, to dinner and the movies to see Kill Bill Vol. 1… not a good first date movie.

WEDDING THEME Summer BBQ

WEDDING COLORS Hot pink and Lime Green

WEDDING FLOWERS Dahlias, Cymbidium orchid, hot pink roses, hypericum berry, button mums, Splendid renata rose, Gerbera Daisy

WEDDING CAKE 3 tier Chocolate cake with Cherry filling, Vanilla sheet cake with raspberry, chocolate sheet cake with custard.

FAVORITE DETAIL The outdoor ambiance, with a big lake that was home to two resident swans, a wheelhouse, and a paddle boat.

THE MOST UNEXPECTED ELEMENT Not only did the DJ Blow several fuses which lead to the guest singing songs themselves but the beer ran out at 7pm when the reception began at 5pm. All was taken care of and the party went on til 11pm

HOW THE WEDDING WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY EXPECTED The time flew by, it did not seem like it lasted as long as they wanted.

THREE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE WEDDING Beautiful, joyous, a blast.

HONEYMOON DESTINATION Maui, Hawaii

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION SITE Lake Forest Estate Private Residence Eugene, OR

PHOTOGRAPHER MOST AWESOME FABULOUS TALENTED ARTISAN PHOTOGRAPHICS …THANKS GIRLS!!!
CATERER Cordy’s Country BBQ
FLOWERS Patton’s Country Garden Cottage Grove, OR (Bonnie Helsel)
CAKE PC Market of Choice, Green Acres Rd Eugene, OR
RINGS JcPenney, Harry RIchies, Fred Meyer Jewlers
GOWN DESIGNER Allure Bridal, The Brides Corner Cottage Grove, OR (Connie Ourada)
VEIL AND ACCESSORIES The Brides Corner
FORMAL WEAR Mr. Formal
MAKEUP Majesty Salon & Day Spa
HAIR Majesty Salon & Day Spa
OFFICIANT Minister Margaret LeMay
INVITATIONS Made by Bride and family, printed at Best Impressions Eugene, OR
RENTAL Parties to go Rentals, Action Rental, B & D Mobile (restrooms)
HONEYMOON Ka’anapali Villas,  Maui, Hawaii

PLANNER Bride and Groom

These guys were so much fun, I think we were all just laughing most of the day, we had so much fun…
Sheena, will you leave your florist’s information in a comment below for all to see!! I can’t seem to find a card from her, but your flowers were just beautiful!
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Getting Ready…
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She gave Justin this AWSOME gift!
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She was stunning in so many lights..
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We had LOTS of fun with the girls…
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This guy was CRAZY!
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This was so funny, this dad wasn’t sure what his girls were up to when they both leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, so he jerked away really fast and they just started cracking up!! You can still see the confusion in his face…
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Ceremony progam, cute, eh?
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The kiss!
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This was the sweetest father daughter dance…
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And the cutest money dance :)
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Fierce!
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We snuck away for a few more shots, Sheena was game for anything…even getting into the paddle boat!
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That’s a wrap!