Billinger - Salinas

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This last weekend we had the privilege to document Sheena and Jonathan's wedding at the "Cathedral of the Plains", St. Fidelis in Victoria, KS just East of Hays, KS. The cathedral started construction November 1908 and ended in August of 1911. This massive Romanesque structure stands in the form of a cross and faces west with its 141 feet high majestic towers dominating the prairie landscape.





At 8:00 a.m. Sheena, her mother, mother-in-law and bridesmaids met at Impressions to have their hair done. While socializing they shared in some Mimosas and donuts that were provided by Sheena's aunt. Afterwards the ladies met at Sheena's parents to get dressed and put on make-up. The bridesmaid's dresses were black strapless with a lilac sash that wrapped around the waist and looped in the back. Sheena's dress was a satin cuffed bodice and full tulle skirt with embellished sparkling beads. She wore a long train veil with a beautiful tierra, matching necklace and a bracelet that matched her ring which she wore on her left wrist.



With the guidelines of the church it left them no choice but to see each other before the ceremony and to get all the pictures done before-hand. I believe they both were glad they did because it really relieved the stress and nervousness they both had. Sheena looked stunning as she walked up behind her groom, standing by one of the marble pillars to the side aisle. We spent about 30-45 minutes with just the two of them then rolled into family and wedding party photos.



The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous with all the architecture and atmosphere the cathedral put off. Even though there was no air-conditioning the ceremony still was very meaningful for Sheena, Jonathan, family and friends.



Following the ceremony, guests were handed bubbles as they lined up outside the front of the church to shower Sheena and Jonathan as they made their way to the limo. On the way to the reception we did grab a few shots on a near by bridge that was located on Fort Hays Campus.



The reception was held at the Fox Pavillion in Hays, KS. Originally opened in 1950, as the Fox Theater, and now is a premier entertainment destination in Western Kansas. The original 50's style theater ambiance remains, and creates a fun atmosphere for the full food and bar services, outdoor patio, dance floor, and cigar lounge. Sheena and Jonathan were announced by C&C Energy DJ as they made it front and center stage to the head table. The theatre seats of course have all been taken out and replaced with tables and chairs. The chairs were all covered in black satin with a lilac sash around them and elegantly decorated with black napkins rolled up and stood straight up with candles as the center pieces. All the guests had a little black box with a ribbon around it with chocolates inside for a treat to enjoy during the evening. After dinner Sheena and Jonathan cut their cake, had toasts, their first dance, father/daughter and mother/son dances. Many other dances followed like the chicken dance, hokey pokey, cotton-eyed Joe and many more. The evening was filled with fun and a chance for Sheena and Jonathan to visit with their guests. They had a great time!







Thanks again to Sheena, Jonathan, your parents, siblings and friends for being so wonderful to work with. Thank you for a sandwich to get me by till dinner and for dinner as well. We look forward to seeing you all again in June as we document Shawn and Lindsay Billinger/Bengston wedding. You guys were all great and we had a great time sharing your
day with you.

Tyff and Jeff