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  • WELCOME!

    Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm Melissa, the chipper little Australian/New Zealander behind the creativeness of Happy Confetti Phtotography!

    If you like my work then you must also be a fan of happy faces, real emotions, sunshiney days and people being themselves! I love what I do and work really hard to capture the uniqueness of every couple. It's such a privilege to document some of the most special moments in your life and I want your photos to have captured those moments perfectly. Not just how you looked but also what you felt on your wedding day - beautiful, excited and so very loved!

    I travel all around the world shooting weddings, no matter where you are, if you love my work then please drop me a line to chat more about your wedding plans: hello@happyconfettiphotography.com

Marmivon Los Angeles Wedding Photography

 

Matt and Megan are two very cool people who are all about love, friends and family. Their Marmivon wedding was amazing! The theme was garden vintage with a rustic California twist –  including succulents,flowers in ivory, butter,apricot, peach with pops of coral and deep eggplant held in vintage glass bottles, wood bowls and handmade ceramic vessels.

 

Venue: Marvimon 
Catering: Heirloom LA
Dessert: BabyCakesNYC, Marti Chocolatt, Susina Bakery
Band: Ceremony: Mad Alsacians During Reception: Sadie & the Blue Eyed Devils; DJ- Red Shoe DJ
Florist: Holly Flora
Makeup/Hair: Studio K
Dress: Nicole Miller (had chiffon cap sleeves added)

Cheeseman Park Wedding Photography

 WOW! What a gorgeous but simply elegant Cheeseman Park wedding! The whole day was full of friends, laughter and tons of tears, and I am able to say my camera really soaked up all of those treasured  moments. These two are so awesome they made getting married look like a blast! And don’t even start me on how amazing the brides BHLDN earings and shoes were!!

Big thanks to the gals over at Style Me Pretty for the Cheeseman Park Wedding feature!

Ceremony: Cheesman Park Pavilion in Denver, Colorado / Reception: Wash Park Studios in Denver, Colorado / Floral Design: Lori of Hans Hoser Productions / Wedding Day Coordination: Nicole Chomyn / Catering: Kelly + Joel of Pizzeria Basta / Roasting Pig: Erik of Tender Belly + Lisa of Arapahoe Meat Co. / Desserts: Billy Nelson + Kim & Jake’s Cakes / Drinks: Jen of Stolichnaya, Left Hand Brewery + Andrew of Ciao Vino / Biscotti Favors: Courtney of Sweet Pea Treats / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Bettye Muller / Bride’s Earrings: Rada / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: LulaKate / Groom’s Suit: Custom by AJ Machete / Groomsmen’s Suits: Al’s Formal Wear

This wedding made me so happy to be a Cheeseman Park Denver Wedding Photographer!!

September 28, 2012 - 3:55 am

Marie - I love your pictures! I can’t stop looking at them, so beautiful!!

February 1, 2013 - 9:13 am

Dominic - WOW, You take some pretty fantastic photos, such inspirational work indeed.

Viceroy Palm Springs Wedding

Last year the wedding blogosphere was chocked full of super cool Palm Springs wedding photography!!

Suddenly Palm Springs weddings became super trendy – with year round perfect weather and a retro hipster vibe why wouldn’t it be. And nothing gets trendier than a Viceroy Hotel Palm Springs wedding!!

The groom is from Russia and the bride is from Montreal – and they live in London. So people flew in from around the world for their gorgeous Palm Springs wedding yesterday. It was truly such an amazing day and such a priviledge to  capture their very beautiful and  intimate day!

I LOVE being a Palm Springs wedding photographer and if anyone is considering a Palm Springs wedding I would highly recommend it!I can’t wait to show you more of Sabi and Sashas Palm Springs wedding photography as I was lucky enough to be their Palm Springs wedding photographer! Palm Springs Viceroy Wedding Photography – Palm Springs Wedding Photographers!

February 11, 2013 - 4:35 am

Robbie - Hi there
I love your photos – wonderful wedding at the Viceroy!

I was there in September and there was a wedding on the 15th Sept in the garden …did you cover this wedding?

Thanks
Rob

Washington Park Boathouse Wedding Photography

‘With heart on fire I reach out to you tonight’. Lindsey and Brians DIY Washington Park Boathouse Wedding turned out so beautiful – I love it when people make their wedding unique and individual to their personalities. Big thanks to the beautiful and creative wedding blog that is Green Wedding Shoes for featuring this wedding! Please go over here to see more photos of this unique Washington Park Boathouse Wedding.

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August 2, 2012 - 6:22 am

Lindsey - Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly, Melissa! The photos are incredible! I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve looked through them since receiving them from you! You did SUCH a fantastic job. Thanks for being part of our day!

August 9, 2012 - 10:36 am

Britt Spring - How do you find these people???? i’m always jealous seeing your weddings Mel. Fantastic emotions & full of colour. Perfect. x

December 17, 2012 - 12:01 am

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Palm Springs Wedding Photographers

An amazing side benefit to being a good wedding photographer is that people fly you around the world to come and photograph their special day! So this week I am so excited and grateful to be a Palm Springs wedding photographer!!  Sabi and Sasha are two of the nicest people I have ever had the fortune of meeting! I can’t wait capture their beautiful Viceroy Hotel wedding tomorrow.

Today we took scouted out some spots for photos. I am so in love with the light and scenery here I thought I would post them! Palm Springs just might be my new favorite place for weddings and vacations!

If you are looking for a Palm Springs wedding Photographer who is madly in love with the vibe and scenery of the area then please be in touch with me!! Palm Springs Viceroy Wedding Photography – Palm Springs Wedding Photographers!

Blue Lake Ranch Durango Wedding Photography

These two cute, madly in love beings said ‘I do’ yesterday at their beautiful Blue Lake Ranch wedding in Durango. Thank you for letting me share in such a special day and for trusting me to capture your day perfectly as the magic of  it all unfolded! Big thank you to Style Me Pretty for featuring this gorgeous wedding! Go over to their site to see more Blue Lake Ranch wedding photos!

Wedding Photography: Happy Confetti Photography / Wedding Venue: Blue Lake Ranch in Durango, Colorado / Floral Design, Catering + Wedding Cake: The Yellow Carrot / Guitar: Tito del Barrio Malaga / Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander via Little White Dress Bridal Shop / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Anthropologie / Bride’s + Bridesmaids’ Jewelry: Made by the Bride’s Aunt / Groom’s Suit: Nordstrom / Rings: Vintage

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May 29, 2012 - 5:47 pm

Lindsay - Mel – we cannot wait to see what beautiful pictures have captured of our wedding. Thank you so much- Jake and Lindsay

Old Town Alexandria Wedding – Washington DC Wedding Photographers

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This Bride was so animated and adorable, the second I met her I wanted to be her best friend…in a totally non-creepy friend-ographer kind of way! She was just so sweet and undemanding of anyone, and so in love with her friends, family and especially with her man! And just wore a big, huge smile the whole wedding….her happiness was contagious!! Plus she’s rocking a blush colored Vera gown, so you just know she’s all kinds of awesome. She planned an beautiful wedding with loads of DIY charm and personality! You can see more of the goodness if you look through the full gallery of this Old Town Alexandria wedding.

Big thank-you not just to the bride and groom for letting me share such a beautiful day photographing their wedding in Old Town Alexandria but also to the lovely gals over at Style Me Pretty who featured their gorgeous Washington DC wedding!old town alexandria washington dc wedding photographyWashington DC Wedding Photographers

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Sainte Claire Hotel San Francisco Wedding Photography

I first came to San Fran about eight years ago. If you had told me back then that one day I would fulfill my dream of becoming a San Francisco wedding photographer I’m not sure I would have believed you!! And yet here I am drooling over some of the most beautiful photos from a recent gorgeous Sainte Claire Hotel San Francisco Wedding!


Sean and Christina’s wedding was classy, intimate and fun – the perfect combination to capture some beautiful San Francisco wedding photography!

May 21, 2012 - 11:56 am

christina - Thanks Melissa!!! Love the preview…can’t wait to see the rest!

May 21, 2012 - 6:39 pm

amy - s+c you both look amazing. such a beautiful day. can’t wait to see the rest of the pics.

May 29, 2012 - 2:46 am

Britt Spring - Hey my amazing photographer friend. what a stunning wedding! I love the yellow theme so much. Your photos are perfect as usual. xxxx

Modern Rustic Chic Estes Park Wedding Photography

Colorado wedding photography is easy when you have such great people and locations to work with. You might remember these two stunning beings from their Denver downtown urban engagement shoot earlier this year – she wore a tutu and he rocked a fedora!! Linda and Dave are not only best friends, but true soul-mates. The story of how they met always gives me goosebumps – and makes me believe in true love all over again.

Here is a rather largish sneak peek of some of their beautiful Colorado wedding photography at Mary’s Lake Lodge in Estes Park – such a beautiful Colorado wedding venue!

November 21, 2011 - 7:55 am

Britt Spring - Oh my goodness how happy do these two look!!!! So so so sweet. Beautiful work as always my friend. xxxx

November 30, 2011 - 10:50 am

Sarah (Simply Stunning Events) - How fun is this! I love the shot of her bridesmaids walking up the hill.

Modern Colorado Wedding Photography

I’m in Los Angeles right now shooting the last wedding of the season. Wow! What an increadible year it has been! I have met so many amazing people – couples who are just so kind and sweet and loving not just to each other but to everyone around them. I truly feel honored to have been able to share and document the special memories of their wedding day. Thank you so much to everyone who has loved me and my work this year and been so kind to me. I wish you all just the most beautiful futures on this new journey together as husband and wife.

And since every post needs a photo here are two frames from a wedding in Estes Park yesterday – doesn’t she have just crazy amazing style! More photos to follow soon…..

November 14, 2011 - 11:54 am

Britt Spring - You are such an artist Mel! Keep up the amazing work and keep smiling :) xxx

Brooklyn Dumbo Lofts Wedding Photography

You know what makes an awesome wedding. So much love in one room that it is almost tangible.

And occasionally, a vintage taxi. This wedding at the Dumbo Lofts in Brooklyn had both!

Here is a sneak peek. I cannot wait to show you more!!

October 31, 2011 - 10:27 pm

Carine - Your work just gets better and better! Love these photos and am guessing the lucky couple do too. So beautiful!

November 1, 2011 - 3:57 pm

Morgan - We do love them!! Thank you Melissa – they are gorgeous and we can’t want to see the rest! You’re Brilliant.

November 2, 2011 - 2:12 pm

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November 10, 2011 - 4:04 am

Britt Spring - Love you, love your work. So much love I wanna squeeze ya. So glad we are friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So proud we are friends xxx

November 22, 2011 - 12:16 pm

Kelly - Love all of these, and that taxi! So awesome.

Elopement Wedding Photography

October 9, 2011 - 8:17 am

Cindy - Congratulations John David and Jenny. I wish you eternal happiness and good wishes. Love to you both Cindy Shuck

October 9, 2011 - 1:10 pm

JoAnn Kanable Warner - Congratulations! Have a long and happy life together!! Love JoAnn (Ann’s cousin)

October 10, 2011 - 6:10 am

christina fletcher muth - Much happiness to you both! You both look so very happy!

October 11, 2011 - 10:28 am

Britt spring - Congrats to a gorgeous couple for getting married & finding Melissa to photograph your wedding!! Stunning as always. X

October 11, 2011 - 12:18 pm

jackie mineker - dear myrtle & john,you look beautiful & gods wishes to you both.
love aunt jackie & uncle paul
we all miss you. BE HAPPY & IN LOVE

October 14, 2011 - 2:28 pm

Aunt Colleen & Uncle Walt - Congratulations! We are so very happy for the two of you and wish you everlasting happiness. We will be celebrating 47 yrs.
in May and just have this advice “love each other with your heart and soul.”

Much Love
Aunt Colleen & Uncle Walt

October 15, 2011 - 2:28 am

Tina Suarez-Murias Kellner - Way to go, Jenny & John! How happy, loving, and lovely you look. Wishing you many blessings, boundless laughter, and togetherness always from California Tina and Heavenly Jim.

October 16, 2011 - 8:12 pm

Tee Merriwether - Wow! Breathtakingly awesome pics of you two! Your love & happiness are bursting out of my computer screen & making me grin from ear to ear :) Wishing you all the best! xoxo, Lots of love & sunshine to you both! Congrats, Tee & Sarah Merriwether

November 6, 2011 - 4:22 pm

David and Mary Louise - David and I are so happy for you both. We wish you love peace and happiness always. Respect and patience are the key to staying close and in love.David and I shall look forward to meeting John David; we will see you on the26th! With Love and Best Wishes Always,
David and Mary Louise in Baltimore!

November 12, 2011 - 11:32 am

holly - adorable elopement! great photos!