It was a hot one for Aranza and Ryan’s marriage celebration at White Oak Farm Venue in Michigan City, Indiana. Hearts were warm, temperatures were at maximum summer levels, and the dance floor was on fire!
The day started with getting ready in the bridal suite and the groom’s billiard room.
Getting Ready
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A first look is one of the most anticipated and emotionally charged moments of a wedding day. For many couples, it’s the first time they see each other in their wedding attire, away from the noise and distractions of the crowd. For Aranza and Ryan, it was genuine reactions that are impossible to stage.
The first look gave me the chance to create the most heartfelt and candid photographs of their day—images that capture the love, surprise, and joy in a way that no posed shot can replicate.
First Look
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The deck at White Oak Farm Venue overlooks sweeping fields and serene countryside, creating a picturesque backdrop for exchanging vows. The Cedar Barn’s back deck also ties seamlessly into the venue’s rustic-chic aesthetic, with its weathered wood accents and inviting architecture.
Aranza and Ryan exchanged vows while their friend officiated, creating a very relaxed event filled with laughter and love.
Ceremony
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As I alluded earlier, the newlyweds and their friends came to celebrate in a big way, and the dance floor was lit all night.
The back deck had a bar for cocktail hour, and the grand entrance via the staircase was off the charts.
Reception
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Vendors at this wedding:
Hair: Under the Veil
Florist: Sugarfield Flowers
Planner: Orchestrated Events
DJ: Arrested Sounds