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Kansas City wedding photographer: Abby & Justin match in more ways than one. ;)

Time sure flies. When Abby & Justin booked me in early 2009, I thought their wedding was soooo farrrr awayyyyyy. We did their engagement session in Columbia, Mo., more than a year ago, so they might look familiar.

Justin is Neil’s buddy from his days of working at Garfield’s and actually honored Neil with asking him to be a groomsman in the wedding. So this marks the first wedding I’ve ever shot in which my hubby was part of the wedding party. Yippeeee! ha

Anyway, when they booked me, I was so excited because never before have I met a couple that was so genuine and thoughtful and fun and darling together. Justin has to be the happiest-go-lucky (is that how you’d say that???) guy EVER…And Abby is a perfect match.

Enough gushing. Let’s get this party started. We began at the Crowne Plaza hotel. My second shooter was the fabulous Courtney Tompson!!! And let me just tell you, this next shot was one of several SHOE SHOTS that Courtney got. She was…OBSESSED. And I can’t blame her.
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And another one of many….Justin had around 10 gifts brought to Abby over the course of the morning. Where can one find a groom like that??? Here is one of the gifts…(not to be confused with the wedding band!!)
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I think this wedding takes the (cup)cake when it comes to the most emotional one I’ve been to. This was just the beginning of tears. Sigh.
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This stunner was caught by Courtney!
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Meanwhile, at the dude ranch…things were really uptight. NOT!!
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Abby gave Justin a special gift for the wedding day. If you’re interested in doing the same…let’s just say…contact me. 😉
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And then it was time for the wonderful FIRST GLANCE. YAY for FIRST GLANCES!!
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Mine on the left, Court’s on the right.
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Owww-owww…Justin’s ever so handsome.
Mine on the left, Court’s on the right. I love seeing two diff perspectives.
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A fave of Abby!
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No Jayhawk fans here. A lil’ Truman is safeguarding the rings. 🙂
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Before the ceremony began, these two moments made me tear up. I’m such a softy when it comes to beautiful people being beautifully emotional.

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Ok, this is getting really long…so I’m going to just post photos or I’ll never make tonight’s deadline. haha BUT…let me just say…WRITE YOUR OWN VOWS if your officiant will allow you to. I can’t say enough how amazing it is to feel and hear and see raw emotion during the ceremony. And yes, this photographer might bawl. oops.

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CHECK OUT THEIR AMAZING MATCHING SHOES. Yes, this B&G might just be the biggest shoe nuts yet.
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And I’d like to just say here that the entire bridal party was a blast. Weddings are so much more fun when fun brides and grooms surround themselves by fun people. Props to Abby & Justin for finding wonderful friends!!!
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Sighhhh.
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Is it bad if I just keep sighing???
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My view (on the roof top of Club 1000!)
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Courtney’s view
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Mine on the left…Court’s on the right
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One more of Abby-licious.
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Some details of the reception…a mix of mine and Court’s shots.
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Yummers. The B&G’s cupcakes…..
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Ok… break time. This is my second shooter on the right. And my adorable husband on the left. She was trying to teach him a dance. But let me just give you a hint. The move she had taught him was NOTHING like what he did.
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And we’ll close with Abby’s dad…I’d been warned about his dancing moves. And thank gosh…because he is a killer on the dancefloor!!!
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Abby & Justin…your wedding was worth the long wait. I cannot express how honored I am to have you as friends AND clients. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Can’t wait to make some more wonderful memories between the Hebranks & the Dennises. 😉 xoxoxoxox

WEDDING COORDINATOR: Danielle Suarez with Soiree Events
HAIR/MAKE UP: Be Chic Bride
FLORIST: Branches & Twigs
BAKER/CATERER: Delish Catering
CEREMONY/RECEPTION: Club 1000

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  • Brooke Stevens-Patrick - Absolutely Lovely! I know they are so pleased! Bravo both of you!ReplyCancel

  • wedding photographer Bournemouth - Simply a good photography! They are looking so nice! great job! keep it up!ReplyCancel

  • ashley turner - Great wedding Darbi! Beautiful shots and great details…but now I want a cupcake.ReplyCancel

  • Abby Dennis - OMG! OMG! OMG!
    I just had a moment reliving the ceremony and our vows! Thank you for capturing so perfectly the most amazing day my (and Justin's) life!ReplyCancel

  • Samantha Smith - Great selection of posted pics (thanks Darbi ;)!)–the wedding was beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kellie Carter - Darbi these are stunning! Beautiful couple captured in such an amazing way! Can't wait to see you in May!!ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca - Great job, Darbi! I get more excited about working with you every time I see a new post!ReplyCancel

  • Mom GIbson - Beautiful gorgeous couple and wedding. Love the colors. And those cupcakes look mighty good! Darbi, beautiful job as always! You have such great talent! I'm proud! Oh, and I can't forget that one special groomsman. What a cutie!ReplyCancel

  • Julie Branyan - I love this wedding. There is just so much emotion (I wish everyone would write their own vows!!) and awesomeness. The pink shoes are amazing too.ReplyCancel

  • Ashley - the "sigh" picture is simply stunning! And I must say the bride picked a great shoe color ; )ReplyCancel

  • Jess - Fantastic shots, Darbi!! Really beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Jamie - Love everything about these. This may or may not have to do with the incredible similarities to various details I'm planning for our May wedding and of course coupled with my love of your photos in general.

    I might need to send my future mother in law the link to one of these bridal party shots since she is incredibly mad that we bought black and white Vans for the guys to wear. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Abby - I can't believe one year has already gone by. I still get emotional looking at these pictures. I can't wait for our shoot in a few weeks!ReplyCancel