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Kyle and Alexis had warm temperatures and a sunny sky for their Fall wedding at Cloister In The Woods in Munster, Indiana.
October is the busiest month for weddings, and it was great to hit the ground running with such a great couple.
The day started with bridal prep at the couple’s Crown Point home before our first look at the lovely Lake Hills Park in St. John, Indiana.
Read moreNight photo of the bride and groom in the rain under an umbrella.
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”
“It’s going to be 100% chance of rain today” said our bride Mary when I arrived for getting ready pictures. She was matter of fact about it but I could tell she was not happy about that. But, she also knew she was surrounded by the important things - friends, family and the love of her life - Ben. As far as pictures, we had to all run a bit faster and think on our feet but I was also excited to give these newlyweds a peak at the back of my camera with a shot like above.
Mary did her mom’s make up as well as her own while I captured the camaraderie and the details. Under The Veil handled hair. I met the groom for some detail shots over at Munster Center For The Visual and performing Arts in Munster, Indiana just before the first look on the spiraling staircase. This reveal was as grand as those wonderful stairs.
Bridal details for a wedding at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.
Mom and Dad help the bride get ready.
Bride and groom just before their big reveal.
First look of the bride and groom on the staircase at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.
We utilized the wonderful lobby at the center and then braved our way out into the rain for some images. The groomsmen gave up their jackets and then feigned freezing and we had some fun as clouds opened up even more.
Wedding portraits at Center For Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.
Leaves turn red in the background as the bride and groom embrace.
Wedding party group shots out in the rain during a Fall wedding.
Wedding photos in the rain can have a very romantic look about them, especially in black and white.
Bride and groom surrounded by water droplets in a romantic black and white photo.
After pictures of the wedding party we headed inside for family pictures and then made our way to Crossroads Community Church in Schererville, Indiana for the ceremony. Then it was back to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts for the celebration.
Bride and groom portraits on a rainy Fall wedding day.
Wedding ceremony at Crossroads Community Church.
The best man performs during a wedding ceremony at Crossroads Community Church.
The Center For Visual and Performing Arts is a very elegant wedding venue and the bottle of champagne awaiting the bride and groom certainly reflected that. I believe the couple likes to cook and the recipe guest book had folks choosing their favorite dish. The dance floor was live for sure.
Dance floor fun at a Fall wedding reception at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.
First dance and parent dances.
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Bride and groom take a walk on the grounds of Wicker Park.
When I arrived at The Hair Shaak and make up artist Brittany Hennings was doing the finishing touches, the bridesmaids were already gushing over Francesca’s gorgeous look for her big day. Mom helped place the veil and then we were off to the bride’s parent’s home for dress and details.
Second photographer Michelle was with Zane and his guys where football talk ruled the day and congratulatory drink may or may not have been consumed.
Hair and makeup for the bridal crew.
Bridal details for a Fall wedding.
Mom helps her daughter into her dress on wedding day.
The groom preps for his Autumn wedding.
I asked Zane if he was ready and he enthusiastically said yes. And with that, the first look between bride and groom was underway on the back deck of Wicker park Social Center. Fall leaves were strewn about as Francesca made her way toward her groom. After they had their moment we began photos with the wedding party as well as the couple.
First look for the bride and groom at Wicker Park in Highland, Indiana.
Autumn yellow surrounds the bride and groom at Wicker Park.
The enormous willow trees at Wicker Park hover over the bride and groom.
Wedding party group photos at Wicker Park Social Center.
Bride and groom on their wedding day at Wicker Park.
The lovely fountain and tall will trees of Wicker Park at a Fall wedding.
All of my weather apps said no rain until nightfall. Sometimes those things don;t quite get it right as we did some rain during the ceremony and family pictures afterwards. However, it didn’t hamper the joy of the moment as Francesca and Zane married and the ring bearer delivered his top secret briefcase.
Outdoor Fall wedding at Wicker Park Social Center.
Autumn wedding at the gazebo of Wicker Park Social Center.
The reception was a Fall festival in and of itself, complete with a groom’s cake and tons of homemade desserts. Trans Audio brought the music sequined jackets and a good time was had by all. I even snuck out for some night portraits by the gazebo with the bride and groom.
Fall decorations at a wedding reception at Wicker Park.
Wedding reception fun at Wicker Park Social Center.
First dance for the bride and groom during a Fall wedding reception.
Slow dance outside at night for the bride and groom with a lit up fountain and gazebo.
This has merely been a sneak peek look at Francesca and Zane’s Fall wedding at Wicker park Social Center in Highland, Indiana. Many more images to follow and do check out the social media channels below to see more. To inquire about wedding photography, please do fill out the Contact Form and I will get back with you in short order.
Fun moment for the bride and groom at Kreuger Memorial Park.
Ashley and Terry had some outrageous Fall color at their recent wedding at Kreuger Memorial Hall in Michigan City. Even near the beach where the girls got ready, Autumn colors were definitely at their peek.
I knew that Ashley and her bridesmaids were getting ready at a beach house off of Lake Michigan, but it wasn’t until I got there that I saw what a cool idea this was. I loved the northern light coming into the loft where Ashley got into her dress and the whole place just said “relax, have fun”. A very cool vibe for sure.
Bridal prep at a Beach House in Michigan City.
The entire morning had a series of mini events such as a reading of the groom’s letter and a memento from grandma being given to the bride, to the reveal to the bridesmaids. The big finale was a first look with Dad and then off to the venue we went for the afternoon ceremony.
The bride reads a love letter from her husband to be.
Wonderful moments during bridal prep.
We had a very picturesque spot for Ashley’s first look with her Dad, but I was a bit concerned about the uneven terrain. He had been given orders to keep his eyes closed and even though I told him it was okay to open and see the back of her dress, he would not budge. It was eyes closed until he reached Ashley. All was good and it was a great moment and I’m happy to report that Dad did not go swimming in the creek!
First look with Dad surrounded by Fall color.
While I did bridesmaid pictures, second photographer Kerrie was with Terry and the guys.
Groomsmen prep at Kreuger Memorial Hall.
Bride and groom before their wedding ceremony.
Groom and his groomsmen at Kreuger Memorial Hall.
Bridesmaids all paired up with the bride.
The bride and her bridesmaids cheer.
The beautiful bride among the Autumn leaves at Kreuger Memorial Park in Michigan City.
The ceremony took place inside Kreuger Memorial Hall with it’s dark wood and log cabin vibe. After the bride and groom’s exit into the sun, we went into the park for family pictures, wedding party pictures and the newlyweds as well.
Wedding ceremony at Kreuger Memorial Hall.
A quick prayer before the Fall wedding ceremony at Kreuger Memorial Hall in Michigan City.
Wedding ceremony inside Kreuger Memorial Hall.
We had toyed with the idea of going elsewhere in Michigan City for pictures, but Ashley was looking for Fall color, Fall leaves and tall trees and it was all right there staring down at us at Kreuger Memorial Park.
The wedding party beneath the towering trees of Kreuger Memorial Park.
The bride’s long veil flows into the air as her groom kisses her.
Fall wedding photos in Michigan City, Indiana.
Leaves fall upon the bride and groom.
To change things up a bit, we took a short drive to downtown Michigan City for a bit of a different flavor for Ashley and Terry’s wedding pictures.
The bride and groom looking outward behind an old building in downtown Michigan City.
Wedding photos in downtown Michigan City.
The groom dips his bride in front of The Uptown Center in Michigan City.
Back at Kreuger Memorial Hall the bride and groom had a private dinner while second photographer Kerrie captured the cocktail hour candids as vinyl albums were played. The wedding party were introduced “in the ‘round” and first dances as well as speeches were also done this way. The dance floor was completely full as Amplified Events filled the room with sound.
Cocktail hour and first dances at a Kreuger Memorial Hall wedding reception.
Cake cutting and reception decor.
A packed wedding reception dance floor at Kreuger Memorial Hall in Michigan City.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Ashley and Terry’s Fall wedding at Kreuger Memorial Hall in Michigan City, Indiana. Stay tuned to the Region Wedding IG page for more images from this and other weddings. Please do fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.