Delores and Derick
Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing Delores and Derick’s wedding at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay.
Delores and Derick have been best friends since high school. It seems that all of their friends knew they were meant to be together but Delores and Derick didn’t realize this until 2005.
In attendance was their “fairy godmother”, Michelle, who helped nudge Delores and Derick in the right direction – to each other. Even though it took a while, she never gave up. Michelle first suggested they would make a good couple back in high school!
It was an incredible day full of happiness and tears of joy. Delores’ nurse co-workers helped make her dreams come true by purchasing her beautiful wedding gown. Derick even designed the wedding cake made by Elegant Cheesecakes.
On top of everything else wonderful that happened on Sunday, I got to work with my favorite videographers – Savadelis Films! And for the first time I worked with Ron Grandia, an incredible DJ.
Thank you Delores and Derick for including me in your day. It was truly an honor to be a part of your day. Congratulations!
Love the first and the cake shot! Beautiful!
Krystal said this on July 7, 2008 at 8:23 pm
These photographs perfectly capture the absolute joy of a radiant bride and groom who have finally married after being each other’s best friend for 25 years. Your beautiful images fully reflect the love and respect Delores and Derick share, surrounded by friends and family who rejoiced with them . As usual, you gave them what they asked for, and so much more!
Jewel said this on July 7, 2008 at 8:52 pm
It was an absolutely beautiful wedding day down to every detail. Melissa’s skills captured the moments of the day so beautifully for everyone to remember.
Annette said this on July 8, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I was in tears all weekend, not being able to be with Delores on her wedding day, but am thrilled to now be able to see the radiant joy on their faces. Congratulations!!
Melody Salisbury said this on July 9, 2008 at 9:56 am
The pictures are beautiful – and Delores and Derrick’s love is even more beautiful. What a hoot to be their “fairy godmother.”
Michelle Nichols said this on July 10, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Greetings from Italy, Melissa, and THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU!How wonderful to be able to see these photos from Pompei, halfway around the world. I’m so excited that I’m showing them to everyone here at the B and B. Your photos are so beautful. Thank you for capturing the joy of a day we have waited so many years for. Ciao for now!
Mrs.Delores Joy said this on July 14, 2008 at 12:25 am
…and one more big THANK YOU! from me. Melissa, these are truly wonderful images of our truly wonderful day. The shot of Delores at the window is worth the price of admission alone. I don’t normally like pictures of myself, but I must say that you captured something that sums up the joy of the day. Delores, on the other hand, can’t take a bad picture, and you managed to catch something in her that is wonderfully radiant. Bravo!
Derick said this on July 27, 2008 at 9:43 am
Delores showed me these beautiful pictures of her and Derrick. Your artwork is a master piece! Bravo maestra.
nory said this on August 4, 2008 at 2:38 pm