Weddings are always a celebration with family and friends, but when a traditional Greek wedding comes along, I know it will be about FAMILY in a big way. It also means lots of moments and traditions to capture throughout the day. I’m always up for that!
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Bride and groom at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana
We had quite the sunny day for Kelly and Anthony’s wedding at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana with the reception at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.
One of Kelly’s childhood dreams was to get ready at her parent’s home and that is exactly what she did with a quick stop at the nearby lake for a photo to show off her gorgeous dress and this lovely day.
Bridal prep at the home of the parents of the bride.
Parents and daughter on wedding day.
The bride illuminated by window light at the home of her mom and dad.
The bride near the lake on a sunny day in Northwest Indiana.
Photographer Kerrie was with the guys as I captured the bridal prep. Soon we would all meet up at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville for the Greek wedding ceremony.
Groom prep for a wedding at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
The wedding ceremony featured the ritual of placing of the crowns on the bride and groom while the Koumbaros intertwined them three times to symbolize the couple’s union.
The bride and groom exited the church as family and guests showered them with flowers.
Wedding ceremony at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana.
Bride and groom exit the church.
Wedding photos on the altar of Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
We took our outdoor wedding photos at the beautiful Sand Creek Country Club as guests arrived for the dinner and reception. We took a variety from romantic wedding photos to candid moments to dramatic sky wedding photos all around the golf course.
The bride embraces her new husband in the flowered garden at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Sand Creek Country Club.
A kiss on the golf course as the bride’s veil flies.
Wedding portraits all around Sand Creek Country Club.
The groom dips his bride at Sand Creek Country Club.
A sun soaked wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.
Opa - It’s time for the off the charts wedding reception complete with Greek music, flying dollar bills and line dancing galore!!
Sand Creek Country Club decorated for a Greek wedding.
First dance for the bride and groom at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.
Wedding reception fun.
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Wedding At St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Maggie and Ben had a lovely day for their Fall wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana. We started the day at the home of the bride’s parents where in addition to hair and make up by Melissa Marshall - on location shoulder massages were being given courtesy of the father of the bride.
A swarm of bees attacked the flower girl and “please turn on the blue tooth” means the sister of the bride and maid of honor can and will break into dance.
Oh, and another photographer showed up to try and upstage me!! :)
Wedding day fun.
Getting ready for a Fall wedding in October.
Bridal prep for an Autumn wedding.
I photographed some at home portraits of the bride while second photographer Jaime captured the guys who were right next door. Then it was off to the church for the ceremony.
Bridal portraits at the bride’s parent’s home.
Let it be known that if it wasn’t for You Tube, no groomsmen’s ties in all of America would be properly placed and secured.
The groom and his guys get ready for the big day.
The bride walked down the aisle escorted by her Dad as friends and family looked on. St. George Greek Orthodox Church has some incredible architecture so I made sure to take some wide shots to show it off along with getting in close to see the happy expressions of these newlyweds.
Scenes of a wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana.
Exchanging vows at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
The celebration begins outside St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Church exit after the ceremony.
After family photos at the altar it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures. A few in the church and then we went to Lake Hills Park in St. John to capture some Fall color.
Wedding party on the altar of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Bride and groom on the altar at St. George Church in Schererville, Indiana.
The newlyweds with Fall leaves behind them.
Fall color surrounds the bride and groom as they kiss.
Chillin’ at the pier at Lake Hills Park in St. John, Indiana.
Fall wedding photos in Northwest Indiana.
Clouds fill the sky after a Fall wedding ceremony.
We met up with the wedding party for group photos and then it was off to the reception at The Patrician.
Bridesmaids group photos at Lake Hills Park.
The bridesmaids battle with the bride on her big day.
Groom and groomsmen photos at a Fall wedding.
Wedding reception guests at The Patrician Banquets were treated to some sweet treats and lovely decorations when they arrived. The bride and groom were introduced and immediately went into their first dance and cake cutting. After dinner it was parent dances and then the dance floor opened up.
Decorations and sweet treats at a Fall wedding reception at The Patrician.
If dancing wasn’t your thing, you could always grab your coloring books for entertainment. And yes, that is REAL MONEY all over the dance floor!
The reception begins at The Patrician.
Wedding reception fun at The Patrician Banquets in Schererville, Indiana.
The Father of the bride dances with his daughter.
This is merely a sneak peek look at Maggie and Ben’s wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana with many more images to come. Please follow the social media channels below for more from this and other weddings. Also, fill out the Contact Form right here to schedule a meeting about your wedding photography.
Wedding at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Hammond
Kathy and Larry were married just last weekend at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Hammond, Indiana. This Catholic wedding was a traditional affair with Greek decorative touches showing off the bride's Greek heritage.
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The day started at Vanis Hair Salon in Schererville with Kathy's long time hair stylist and make up artist getting her ready for her big day.
The ceremony was traditional, but not without some wonderful commentary from Father David in which he weaved great marital advise with nerve calming humor. Soon it was time for Larry to kiss his bride....
Family formals were taken inside the church as family and friends looked on. Although I have not gone through all of the wedding photos of the day yet, I have a feeling this image of the bride at the altar beneath the glowing atmospheric lighting of the church's chandeliers is going to be one of my favorites.
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Our next stop for wedding party pictures and couple's shots was Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana. I always like to take photographs around the circular boardwalk of the Centennial lake with the fountain in the background...
The wedding reception took place at Andorra Banquet Hall in Schererville. Their spacious lobby was home to Kathy and Larry's many tables of wedding decorations such as this mini bridal dress with one of their formal studio portraits in the background.
The bride and groom entered the main ballroom surrounded by Greek columns on each side of the door way...
I couldn't help but notice how much they gazed at each other during their first dance as long time rock and pop band Pawnz played music on stage.
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