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I feel so bad that I have taken forever to blog this wedding. Mostly because I am  just swimming in waters so deep thanks to my TO DO list. But it’s SO worth blogging. It’s possibly in my top 5 weddings of all time. All the elements came together….

1. I have shot Erin’s sister’s wedding two years ago. So there were many similarities, but also some huge differences. I love working with families more than once. I truly adore the F family.

2. The weather was phenomenal. Best wedding weather of the year by far.

3. We had plenty of time for photos… so we were never rushed…and I was so incredibly inspired by Erin & Matt, and when that happens, I am ever grateful for a good amount of time to exercise my excitement. I expected to be wowed by Erin as a bride, for her sister was just as gorgeous when she married Paul. Good looks clearly run in their family.

4. When Ali & I saw Erin’s dress…we both let out a huge sigh. Because it was so stunning. Flecks of gold glittery things (I suck at terms, sorry!), and it just fit Erin so perfectly.

5. Matt and his crew were all a bunch of fun-loving guys, up for a good time, as well as good sports. Groomsmen delight right there!!

6. And the bridesmaids… gorgeous. Every one of them. But they were sweet and fun and totally THERE for Erin in whatever capacity she needed them. Good friends for the win!

7. The whole day had a romantic, classic feel, from Erin’s hair and dress to the reception venue and color palette of Black & white.

8. One of my favorite parts of the day was watching Matt’s expressions during the speeches. At one point during his brother’s toast, Matt was laughing so hard I could feel how his cheeks were hurting and his eyes were brimming with “belly laugh” tears. That’s so great to witness, let alone document!!!

9. The way that Matt looks at Erin is so enviable. Their love and friendship together danced before my lens, and is one of the reasons I truly could have shot them for 12 hours straight.

I hope these photos do more than justice for the wedding because it was positively amazing…I left on a high and that night I remember telling my husband that weddings like that recharge my own batteries… which is what I needed to get through the last leg of the season!!! So with that…enjoy… and try not to drool TOO much. 😉 {sorry for way too many pics. I just couldn’t narrow it down!!!}

 

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OTHER VENDORS THAT MADE THIS DAY SO LOVELY:

CEREMONY SITE: Redemptorist church

RECEPTION SITE: Grand Street Cafe

WEDDING DRESS: Maggie Sottero

FLORIST: Flowers by Emily

BAKERY:  MClain’s bakery

DJ: Debby Z and Company, DJ – Jason

STYLISTS: Hair – Colby Toler from Bijin Salon, Makeup – Ash from The Glam Room

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  • Cindy - stunning! In every way! And her ring? I LOVE it!ReplyCancel

  • Kate Burris - the bride is positively radiant! I love the rings in the sparky decor. And seriously… The bride and bridesmaids pictures are hands dow the BEST I have ever seen.ReplyCancel

  • Darbi's Mom - Beautiful – everything! The dress is gorgeous! A beautiful bride, and an adorable cute groom! Darbi, you did an outstanding job as always. They HAVE to LOVE these!ReplyCancel

I did my 4th annual Omaha mini sessions this October, and i think we had the best weather we’ve had in all those years. SCORE.

I have so many favorite pics to share, but for now, we’ll stick with these 2 sessions. One took place on Saturday and one on Sunday. One is a family of 4 whom I’ve shot all 4 years. The other is a family of 3, soon to be 4, who have never before been in front of my camera. My sister works with one of the families; the other, I went to school with the parents. I share these two sessions with you today to show you how different, yet the same they are. How you can feel love in the photos, they might make you smile, or catch your breath. They might have gone as planned or been a spontaneous capture. But either way, I guarantee the parents will cherish these photos of their kids, and the kids will later cherish the photos of their family.

Thank you to the Erb family…and the Kresha family. I hope we continue the annual tradition 😉

First up…the familiar, lovely….adorable…and FUN…family of the ERBS.

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the pic on the left…Cullen was done. He was near tears…but then, his parents promised new boots AND candy…and boom… he turned it on for one more with his sister!!! 😉

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And then Julia… and her parents. They both went to high school with me… Katie was always the most bubbly, cheerful ball of fun. So I was expecting the same from her daughter. But at first, she was not happy to be there. (And not because she’s getting a little brother…) 😉  She just didn’t want to play with me. SOB. 😉
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  • troy - I agree, Dan does have dreamy hair…ReplyCancel

  • Darbi's Mom - Oh my gosh, these are BEAUTIFUL! Adorable families! Darbi, you did a wonderful job of capturing the moments that will be cherished forever by the parents! Yes, Dan does have beautiful hair!ReplyCancel

the O family has returned! And they brought with them their endearingly crazy, lovable silliness!!! I can’t get over how sweet some of these pics turned out. Here are just a few of my faves from their family photo session at Shawnee Mission Park! Robin, Matt, Gage and Bayley–I hope you come back again!!! I adore working with you!!!

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At Ashley & Tom’s wedding, my assistant Grace, and I were met with one thing after another propelled the wedding to the top of my list of faves. Here we go with some of the basic things that made it a special day for sure!

1. Her dress. It was so gorgeous. I’ve said it time and again, but strapless dresses are NOT the only type of wedding dress. And gowns with straps are so in, but so practical. And beautiful. Hers had a 1920s vibe to it, but yet still a modern feel. I couldn’t get enough. And his shoes were wingtips! Saucy!

2. They treated me to a SMALL wedding party. Small as in…only a maid of honor and a best man. Do you know how cool that is? And simple!? The whole day felt so intimate and personal. Plus it enabled Ashley and Tom to focus on their bestest of friends.

3. Her jewelry meant something. She wore a ring with a jade heart, and it was one that her father had bought for her mother over 20 years ago when they were in Ireland. Ashley’s mom passed away when Ashley was a little girl, and the ring became hers. Her bracelet was her grandmother’s. Together, the two pieces further brought together a “vintage” feel to her look.

4.  Also, they hired a kick-butt coordinator and florist… HITCHED PLANNING & FLORAL. They NEVER disappoint. Mihn Tu was the DAY OF coordinator, and as always, she was sweet, fun and a genuine advocate for what was best for Ashley & Tom. Oh, and totally amazing at the whole coordination thing. 😉  I can’t tell you enough how valuable a GOOD coordinator team is on the day of your wedding. In this case, they made sure the only hitch in the day was THEM…in a good way…get it?? 😉  Ok, SOOO incredibly corny…but I think there might be an advertising slogan there somewhere??? 😉

5. The flowers. Also by Hitched Planning & Floral …Amy always nails it. The bouquets were robust with orange blooms and billy balls (those yellow ball flowers…which I FINALLY learned the name of last summer…), and embedded within the vibrancy were berries and succulents. I love how the bouquets aren’t overly groomed. Looking at them, I got the same feeling I get when envying another female’s messy ponytail. Carefree, yet intentional. You know?

6. The shared looks between Ashley & Tom all day long were darling. You can tell they are one another’s pillar of strength and source of laughter. That is always an amazing foundation for not only a healthy relationship, but great photos! 😉 On top of that, they are so easy-going and fun. And conversation is so incredibly easy with them. And they get my jokes. That’s huge. 😉

7. The ceremony is the 2nd shortest one I’ve ever photographed. {I had one two years ago that lasted MAYBE 5 minutes total at a museum in Omaha}. But people were in amazing spirits afterward because the brevity was almost funny. And of course, it meant the sooner that cocktail hour would start. 😉

8. Speaking of cocktails–want to hear something awesome? Tom BREWS HIS OWN BEER! In the past 8 years, he’s created 15 beers. And they were on tap at their reception! I broke my own rule of not drinking on the job (with permission…actually…with URGING from the groom, ha) and tried the OH NO MILD ALE. Yummers. I didn’t finish it only because I didn’t want to lose focus in more ways than one. 😉 haha  But you can be sure that O’Neill’s Basement Brew was a hit with the guests!

9. The beer wasn’t just for drinking. It was incorporated into one of the flavors of cupcake… and the beef at dinner!

10. The band, Jimmy Dykes & the Blisstonians, killed it! They covered a variety of songs and really had the place grooving! Talented musicians they were!

11. The venue, VOX THEATER, is always such an awesome venue for a Kansas City wedding! It works great for a ceremony AND a reception. I LOVE when both events are at the same place, for purely selfish reasons…it’s simple! It’s less stressful on everyone, which always bodes well for photos. And it has a spot for “indoor” pics in case it’s too hot, or rainy! Which came in handy that day with a threat of precipitation during their First Glance…and for the Family formals. But later, the sunlight was soft and golden and we were able to play on the playground across the street. And by “play” I mean, take photos. 😉

12. I left the wedding feeling creatively satiated. That’s always a great feeling!!!

So yeah…enjoy the pics that portray all of the above and more!!!! And if you ever see Tom’s beer on the shelves…BUY BUY BUY! And then DRINK DRINK DRIN (but don’t drive!) 😉

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Oh, how I adore this family!! We go way back…..to post-college days back in Columbia, MO. I shot their engagement session. Then their wedding. Then their One-Year anniversary session. Then their baby announcement session. Then their maternity session (below) and most recently…their newborn session. Do you know how amazing it is to truly watch a family grow? Let me tell you. AHHHHH-MAYYYYYY-ZING. Abby is one of the healthiest, most active chicks I know. And Justin is a generous, thoughtful and enthusiastic dude. Together, they seriously are one of the most dynamic duos around. And now they are a trio, thanks to the birth of lil’ Charlotte.

Enjoy some images from their maternity session this past summer, and then their bambino’s first of many photo shoots. and expect to see lots more of their goodness to come…because if they’ve proven anything besides being stellar individuals, they are one loyal family!!! xo

 

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  • Kathy - Such a wonderful and beautiful familyReplyCancel

  • Ashley G - Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Such a precious little one and a gorgeous family 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Kate B - I love the image of sweet baby on the dresser with the 3 pink pictures over. I love the bright, crisp colors!ReplyCancel