Megan + Ben | Engagement

I met Megan + Ben while doing photography for UMKC's newspaper.  Megan was an editor and Ben would write an occasional story.  But that is not how they met.  They met at UMKC in a Spanish class.  Because of their UMKC connection, I decided to take some photos on campus.  We mostly stuck around the architecture building.

Labels: 2009, engagement, esession, kansas city, missouri, p.binder.photography, pbp, photography, plaza

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Jill + Johnny | Wedding

I have been a little back logged on blogging because I was planning my own wedding.  We planned it in about a month and it is finally in the books.  You can see photos from it over at the fabulous Kdog Photographers.

Enough about me, onto the real reason you are here...

Jill + Johnny's wedding took place at the beautiful St. Patrick's Church in Kansas City, Kansas. I loved all the wood and it had wonderful light from the skylight that ran the length of the church.



I was able to capture a great moment between the newlyweds as they were looking at each others rings.


After the ceremony we made a stop at Tom Fooleries on the Plaza.  It is hard to see from this photo, but the bartender gave the biggest shot (a red drink at that) to Jill.  Thankfully she did not spill any on her beautiful dress ;)












We also stopped at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for some quick shots.


















They are such a stunning couple!




FYI, if you are a part of the wedding party and make a joke that you should jump on the ponies in a playground, chances are I will make you get on them ;)


We snuck into a soybean field for a couple quick photos.


It might look harmless, but there were bugs galore so I told the wedding party to get back to the trolley.




I didn't notice at the time, but I love the two rows that you can see off to the right of the couple.


This is Johnny's grandfather Jim.  He told me he did wedding photography 60 years ago.  He said it was very different back then.  He would shoot the ceremony and family photos in an hour and then go to another church and do the same thing.  I could not imagine doing more than one wedding a day...sounds so stressful.


I love the shadow of Grant during the best man speech.












I had a fun time with Jill + Johnny and their wedding party riding around the city in the trolley and had even more fun dancing it up at night.

Thanks to Jill + Johnny for letting me be a part of their blessed day!

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Labels: 2009, kansas, kansas city, missouri, nelsonatkins, p.binder.photography, pbp, photography, plaza, wedding

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Laura + Andrew | Wedding

I know it has been hard on Laura + Andrew as they have been living apart while Andrew was completing an internship in Illinois. That separation can only make their wedding day better...and it did. I was completely blindsided by the love of all their family and friends. Then I was railroaded by how fun of a time everyone was having at the reception.









I love it when a groom has to fight back the tears of joy ;)


Andrew was all about the thumbs up...channeling his inner Fonzie all day...Aaay! ;)






The Crowne Plaza has grand views of Kansas City...if you can divert your eyes past the gorgeous newlyweds ;)




There was a little bit of dancing throughout the night...




Who am I kidding? There was a LOT of dancing. They were going crazy; it was awesome. I would walk behind the DJ booth throughout the night...by the end of the night his booth was pushed as far back as it could go to make room for more dancing...it was THAT crazy of a party ;)


There was even some impromptu swing dancing.


I was really hoping Grandma Margaret would have caught the bouquet...


But thankfully it went over her head...she might have gotten hurt with all those crazy kids jumping for the bouquet ;)




That's right Andrew...stretch it out. Don't want to pull a muscle ;)




They REALLY want that garter ;)




Lots of money was made during the dollar dance...


So Andrew made it rain on Laura.
















By the time Laura + Andrew read this, they will be in Jamaica...and I will not :(
I'm sad that I am not on a beach, but I am so happy I was able to witness their wonderful day and experience their night of celebration!

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Vendors
Church: King of Kings Lutheran Church
Reception Venue: Crowne Plaza
Wedding Coordinator: Katie Olson
DJ: Cruzin Music
Makeup Artist: Katie w/ Mink Artistry
Flowers: Gladstone Flowers

Labels: 2009, crowne plaza, downtown, kansas city, missouri, p.binder.photography, pbp, photography, plaza, wedding

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