Mary & Jonas {Intimate Backyard Wedding Photography in Kansas City}

From the moment I first met Mary and Jonas via Skype, I knew they were a couple like none other. Mary was living in Texas at the time and due to a technical error I couldn’t actually see her during our call. Her sweet disposition and excitement to marry Jonas had no problem translating through the phone call. Jonas was halfway around the world living in Germany and despite the long distance between these two, their connection was strong and their love easy to read.

Their Kansas City wedding was the estate of a family friend. This stunning historic home in the Valentine district had also hosted the wedding of Mary’s parents. The day was stunning and bright and these two filled the fall afternoon with laughter and love. Enjoy!

From our bride, Mary:

Favorite Moment of the Day: From Jonas: I don’t think picking a “favorite” is possible. It wouldn’t do all the “second-favorite” moments justice. From Mary: Uh! The whole thing!

Inspiration for the wedding: Extraordinary help and input from Cindy Stokes

Advice to brides planning in the future: Delegate tasks and involve other people in the process.

Special thanks to my second photographer, Tammy Pence.

Wedding Professionals that Mary worked with:

Venue: Private estate of a family friend

Caterer: Michael Sherwin

Dress: Anthropologie

Bridal Accessories: Earrings borrowed from Mother of the Bride, and shoes from Aldo, hair clips of the “wedding attendants” – brides- and groomsmaids – from Etsy

Hair: Sarah Lichius

Bridesmaid Dresses: Banana Republic

Flowers: Ericha Walden

Cheesecake: Homemade by the bride and groom

Invitations: Homemade by the bride