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

Zluticky - Parks

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Janelle started her day getting her hair and make-up done at Asbury Methodist Church. Janelle's mom made sure she would be set for the day by packing a lunch and also providing her Ritz crackers and Janelle's favorite snack- Fudge Rounds. The ladies also played a round of 'Apples to Apples', a card game. Janelle's flowers were white daisies with yellow centers. The daisy theme was carried throughout the day on the front of the guest book, pen to sign the guest book, in buckets that were draped on the pews and small bouquets the bridesmaids carried down the aisle. The ladies wore white strapless tops with yellow skirts with a dainty yellow ribbon that tied along the waist. Janelle looked stunning in a dress she found at David's Bridal. It was white, satin A-line with removable cap sleeves, chiffon split front and metalic embroidery with a chapel length train.



Janelle chose to see Josh for the first time before the ceremony and they had time for a private moment together. Before the ceremony, the guests were seated while a Trivia slide show filled with multiple choice and True/False questions about Janelle and Josh played on big screens. This made it very personable and fun. Opening the ceremony was a slideshow by Fat Cat Productions in memory of Janelle's grandfather and Josh's mother. The ceremony was very beautiful and Janelle and Josh left down the aisle dancing to "This will be an everlasting love". The receptin was held at the Indian Center and the newleyweds wanted to snag a few shots by the Keeper of the Plains on the suspension bridge. Then the entire wedding party was announced by the DJ, Absolute Sound, again with personal trivia about each attendant as they arrived.



Dinner was catered by Old Chicago and consisted of pizza rolls, calzones, chicken tenders, salad and fruit. The wedding cake was all chocolate with chocolate frosting. The thin mints were also a big hit and lined a nearby platter in a layered circle. The groom's cake was consised of all Josh's favorite sports teams he likes to watch. The party started with the Janelle and Josh's first dance as well as the father/daughter dance and Josh dancing with his grandmother. Everybody danced and had a crazy time. And that is no joke they all knew how to party!









We want to thank Janelle and Josh along with everyone for making us feel welcome. You two are a great couple and we wish you many happy times and memories!

Tyff and Jeff

Rainbolt - Pigg

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Jeff and I started the day at Salon Uruku as Hilary and all the ladies including the mothers and grandmothers got their hair done. They all wore matching black tank tops that said their name and how they were related to Hilary on the back of each. Of course Hilary had embroidered "Hilary - The Bride" on her back of her tank top. As Hilary arrived she had yellow roses that awaited her that Scott, her very soon husband-to-be, had sent to the salon as a surprise. Hilary provided everyone with lunch from Panera. After Hilary got her hair and make-up done we lined all the ladies up to get a shot of all the embroidered tank tops that the grandmother had made.



Then it was time to head to Botanica where the ceremony was to be held. The ladies all slipped into their dresses. The four bridesmaids wore black v-necked dresses that were tea-length. Hilary's dress was very simple and elegant, mermaid fitted with a small train and a long veil. Before Hilary saw Scott for the first time, she wanted to get pictures with the ladies around the Botanical Gardens.



Shortly after 4:00 p.m. Scott got into his tux and stood in front of the Fountains. Hilary came up behind him for their private moment to see each other for the first time. We documented as smiles were exchanged with one another.



After all the group shots were taken with family and the wedding party (which included Hilary and Scott's Whippet dog Satual), we also were able to get pictures of Scott and Hilary around a forest green 1959 Triumph convertible with tan interior that Scott and his dad help refurbish. Of course before we were finished we grabbed a timeless shot with Scott, his dad and grandfather by the car as well.



After a humid day the weather was cooling off and all the guests sat in the shade under the tree in the meadow of Botanica waiting for the wedding. Bottles of water were passed out to all the guests when they arrived to be seated. The ceremony was a beautiful sunset wedding and couldn't have had been better lighting. Hilary had her mother escort her down the white runner aisle and she handed Hilary off to her new groom Scott.



After Doctors Hilary and Scott were pronounced husband and wife the reception took place on the Terrace outside with white Christmas lights lining the bushes and illuminated the trees. A live band played they had found from Oklahoma. After cutting the cake and their first dance, the party was officially started!



Hilary and Scott we want to thank you both, along with both families, for allowing us to be a part of such a special day. We want to also thank Tinley and her crew from Jubilations making it all run as smoothly as it did and for their hard work in the help of planning Hilary and Scott's Daty. The day couldn't have been more beautiful also since earlier the forecast had rain.



Thank you guys and we hope you had a blast in St. Lucia.

Tyff and Jeff

Strader - Rebant

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After leaving around 9:30 p.m. from Jamie and Jaye's reception, we were on the road again to our next wedding located in Sabetha, KS the very next day. A trip that was suppose to be an hour and half turned out to be 3 hours because we got a little lost through Kansas City's construction and detours! Then on the map it showed that the hotel in Sabetha was right on the highway. We drove past Sabetha and ended in Nebraska. This is when we decided we had gone too far and turned around! We found it on the old highway that used to run through the town. After downloading the memory cards, charging up batteries, making back up DVD's of the previous days images and formatting the cards again, it was time for some shut eye for a bit then up again. We started at 11 a.m. over at Julie Strader's, Danielle's mothers house as the ladies got their hair done.



With Danielle being a graphic designer she had done a really nice job with the design of the wedding. From the invitations, to the programs, to the colors that she chose, were absolutely beautiful and well thought out. The six bridesmaids wore dark purple iridescent V-neck tea-length dresses. The six groomsmen wore brown tuxes with tasteful chartreuse green tuxes and ties. The six ushers also wore brown tuxes but had purple vests and ties that matched the bridesmaids dresses. The 3 flower girls and ring bearer looked adorable all dressed up as well. After Danielle got dressed she was really excited to see her groom, Brad. He expressed the same! We took pictures and documented their private moment seeing each other for the first time.



The ceremony started at 4:00 p.m. at Northridge Church. It was a candlelit ceremony and low light making for a really romantic atmosphere for them to say their vows to one another. Following the ceremony Brad and Danielle, along with both sets of parents lined up for the receiving line. Guests gathered outside to wait for Brad and Danielle to leave in a borrowed black cherry 1966 Chevrolet. They drove around the block and came back to the church to grab some more pictures outside of the church.



Then it was time to head to Bern, KS to the Bern Community Center where the reception was held. They had a candy bar for the kids consisting of carmel corn, peppermints and more goodies for them to snack on. Each dish had a customized sign that was placed in front of the candies. As guests walked in they also could leave a note to Danielle and Brad and hang it on a tree. The center pieces to the tables had flowers in vases that were filled with limes. Hanging from the ceiling were illuminated blue balls.



Danielle and Brad danced to "Lost in This Moment" by Big and Rich. Following was the father/daughter and mother/son dances along with the garter and bouquet toss.



We want to thank both of you for allowing us be a part of your beautiful wedding day. Every detail was really thought out well and Custom-designed, so perfect down to the littlest details. We hope you have a blast in Colorado and get some time to relax.

Thanks for letting us be a part of your day!

Tyff and Jeff

Redeker - Sieland

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When Jamie and Jaye found us through the magazine ad that was in KC Weddings, Jamie looked us up and they drove down to meet with us. After coming all the way to meet with us and booking they then turned around and drove back because Jaye was playing in a basketball game later that day in KC. So we have known them for quite some time now, including shooting their engagement session.



This last Friday we drove up early to Kansas City, Missouri for the rehearsal. The wedding took place on Saturday, September 1. We started the day at the President Hilton's Hotel located in downtown Kansas City early about 9 a.m. Jamie along with her 5 bridesmaids, mother and 2 flower-girls all got their hair done on the sixth floor. After grabbing a few shots of the ladies hanging out and the Bride's dress, Jeff and I needed to leave so we could meet the ladies over at the Mario Tricoci Salon and Day Spa in Leawood, KS where they had their make-up applied. As we walked off the elevator in the lobby of the hotel we saw a parade in the street for the Irish Fest that was going on throughout the city - and the only exit to the parking garage where our car was located was blocked by the parade! After begging a police officer, we were able to stop the parade long enough to head to our next location! Jamie and the ladies had to meet their limo driver on foot about 5 blocks away from the hotel. Needless to say it will be a funny memory now and it didn't interfere with Jamie's time schedule. They still arrived at the salon on time and things went just as scheduled. After making a quick stop at Macy's to buy a bottle of wedding perfume Jamie and the ladies rode in the limo over to the church, Colonial Presbyterian.



The bridesmaids wore red, strapless, floor length dresses with a small train. Jamie's dress was very intricate and elegant with lots of bead work and lace. After Jamie was all ready she had made the decision to see Jaye before the ceremony so they could get all their formal photos done before the ceremony. Jamie and Jaye both said that they were glad they made that decision because it relieved a lot of stress off one another and both were more relaxed. Following was the ceremony performed by the pastor of their church, Pastor Dan Deeble and by the Reverend of Coloinal, Bob Lehleitner. The message that Pastor Dan gave was very beautiful and he discussed how after the wedding is over and the couple stops receiving gifts from their bridal registries that Jamie and Jaye will have things to learn about one another on each others personal registry and must pay attention to one another's wants and needs.



After the ceremony the guests all gathered outside the church with bubbles to send Jamie and Jaye off with as they boarded their white wedding bus. Jamie and Jaye had allowed some extra time in their schedule to go on some location shoots. As I hopped on the bus with the crazy gang, AKA the wedding party, Jeff followed in our car to the Nelson-Atkins Museum. We were "allowed" a few shots in front of the museum and pillars. We grabbed a few more shots over by some headless statues where the wedding party had fun playing peak-a-boo. Then it was time to head to the reception at the Mark Twain Building in the The Sawyer Room.




Before entering Jamie and Jaye wanted a few shots on the rooftop overlooking the Kansas City skyline. Jamie and Jaye made a grand entrance on the small balcony that overlooked the Sawyer Room. After dinner they cut the cake, listened to toasts and had their first Dance - they danced to "Out Loud" by Dispatch.



We have had a blast the whole time we have known you guys, from the time we met to the engagement session we did in KC to the wedding day. We want to let you know Jamie and Jaye that your day couldn't have been more beautiful. The two of you are definitely made for each other and we wish you many years of happiness and laughter. Hope you had a great time on the beach! If you got any sunset shots while on the beach and want to share them that would be cool! Something about a sunset on a beach it is so peaceful.

Thanks Again,

Tyff and Jeff

Babies

Hey gang, here are a few baby pics we've been taking lately. Yes, we take baby pics as well as weddings. Feel free to check out the slideshow below and let us know what you think by posting your comments. You can comment on any of our posts. Comments can be added by clicking on the 'comments' link located below any of our posts. Right now, back to editing, but be sure to check back soon for more pics.

Patrick and Carolyn

August 25, 2007

Here is a slide show from Carolyn's bridal session. Remember to check back to view their wedding debut.





The marriage of Patrick and Carolyn took place on Saturday, August 20, 2007 at Eastminister Chruch. For Carolyn, the day began early with the arrival of the hair stylist to her parent's home. Carolyn and several of the girls as well as Carolyn's brothers and father all had their hair done up in preparation of the wedding. Once all the ladies arrived at the house and were ready, the White Unified Party Bus showed up and took them all to the church, where they would get into their dresses. Carolyn's dress was a really beautiful strapless white dress that she found in Texas. The dress was a zip up the back with buttons that buttoned over the zipper. Carolyn's sister and mother helped button up Carolyn's dress using a crochet needle. The eight bridesmaids wore chocolate brown strapless taffeta T-Length dresses with silver high heals.

After the bus left the church, it was off to Wichita Country Club to pick up the guys and bring them to the church to get ready.

Once Carolyn and Patrick were ready, the sanctuary was cleared and the couple was able to see each other for the first time in their wedding attire. After a few moments together we began with photographs of the couple in front of the large stained glass window at the church. We were then joined by the rest of the bridal party and then family members for the group photos.

The ceremony was a beautiful event. The officiant was Reverend Dr. Steven Marsh, who after a brief sermon, witnessed the statement of vows and the exchange of rings. Following the exchange of rings, the couple lit the unity candle while soloist Kelsey Emery sang Ave Maria. After the final blessing the couple was pronounced husband and wife, kissed and exited the sanctuary. As the couple exited the church to go to the reception they were greeted by handfuls of lavender tossed by all the guests.

Once aboard the bus, the bridal party headed to the Wichita Country Club. Once there we commandeered several golf carts and took the entire wedding party out on the course for some photos at sunset. We then finished up with a few photos of Patrick and Carolyn together on one of the many bridges around the course.

Then it was time for the reception. As the guests gathered around, the couple was formally announced into the reception and proceeded to the cake table to cut the cake and toast each other. Following this it was time for dinner. As dinner was being eaten, we gave Carolyn's mom and dad an ipod with a slide show from Carolyn's bridal session on it, for them to share with friends and family.

Once dinner was done, the couple made their way to the dance floor where Patrick's dads band performed, and the couple had their first dance, followed by the parents dance. One of the things that was important to Patrick to have at the reception was a Funnel Cake trailer. The Funnel Cake trailer was hired so that guests were able to go and pick out their very own funnel cake made fresh and they were able to put whatever toppings on it as they wanted. As guests leaved Carolyn and Patrick had small jars of honey to give away along with accent plates. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing to the great music provided by a live band with Patrick's dad playing the guitar and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Thank you so much to Patrick, Carolyn and their families for making this such a wonderful event to be a part of. We all had a great time and wish you many happy years together.

sincerely

brett, jeff, and tyffany
T&J Studios

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