Samantha and Dale's February wedding at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana was full of great moments - lots of laughs and mimosas during getting ready, to nervous giggles during the exchange of rings all the way to the emotional speeches and first dances. Let me take you through the story of their big day...
Bridal prep in St. John, Indiana.
When I arrived, the Mimosa Bar was open for business and everyone was in great spirits, including the dog!! Krissy V. tended to make up while Katelyn Pruitt styled hair.
The Pink Pajama Crew (aka Sam's bridesmaids) actually laughed at whatever joke I happened to say and soon it was time for Samantha to get into her dress.
The bridesmaids have a pajama party on the morning of the wedding.
Samantha looked stunning in the backlit room as her MOH helped her with the veil.
The MOH assists the bride with her veil.
Portrait of the bride on her big day.
Second photographer Bridget was with Dale and the groomsmen during this time as they put down a little "robitussin" to help out with the cold temperatures!!
The groom and groomsmen toast to the big day ahead.
Friends and family filled the pews at St. Maria Goretti Church as Sam and her father made their way down the aisle with Dale anxiously looking on. All the candles glistened as they exchanged vows.
Winter wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church.
A reader speaks at a wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti.
After the ceremony, we did family photos in the church and then set out to Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.
Wedding party photo at St. Maria Goretti.
Parents and couples photos at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana.
I remember walking out of the church and saying "these temperatures don't seem too bad". Famous last words!! When we arrived at Centennial Park the 18mph winds kicked in with a drop in temps to somewhere in the mid 20's. Much respect to the wedding party for enduring the madness. And of course, a shout out to our bride Samantha and her lovely veil that took a beating!!
Winter wedding photos at Centennial Park.
The wind carries the bride's veil on the bridge at Centennial Park.
Villa Cesare looked spectacular with the muted gold tones of Samantha and Dale's decor. The cake table was epic and I loved the Fuji Instax film cameras for guests to use.
Wedding decorations at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.
The wedding party intros were a lot of fun and we scanned the room to capture the great moments - from the flower girl practicing to be the next Ronda Rowsey to Sam's emotional dance with her Dad while the ring bearer looked on.
Fun and emotional moments at a Villa Cesare wedding reception.
First dances at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.
We saw quite the contrast with the single women vying for the bouquet and the look of terror on the men during the garter toss...
The bouquet toss at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.
The garter toss at Villa Cesare.
The dance floor was alive all night as Operation Get Down provided the soundtrack...
A full dance floor at Villa Cesare during a winter wedding reception.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Samantha and Dale's wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana. To inquire about your big day, be sure to fill out the Contact Form. More images to follow at social media channels below.