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I have had many out-of-state clients having their weddings here in the Midwest lately, and I can now add Andrew and Taylor to that list. They flew in from Austin, Texas, to get married in the bride’s hometown.
The beautiful summer wedding featured an outdoor ceremony at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana.
Read moreFall color surrounds the newlyweds at Briar Ridge Country Club.
Fall color finally arrived in Northwest Indiana for the Fall wedding of Colette and Jared at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana. October 31st made even more “spook-tacular” although the couple refrained from a full on costume party at the reception. They did however, provide enough candy and other treats to rival many tick or treat bags.
We started off in the bridal suite with Krissy V. enhancing the beauty and soon wedding coordinator Hannah from Enchanted Events was on the scene as we made our way from a series of first look reveals, culminating with the groom.
Bridal details at Briar Ridge Country Club.
Bridal prep for an Autumn wedding at Briar Ridge golf course.
The first bridal reveal of the day.
Reveal to the bridesmaids inside the bridal suite at Briar Ridge Country Club.
Our groom arrived dressed and ready to see Colette for the first time. The golf course made for a great backdrop as they came together for the first time on their big day.
All dressed up with a wedding to attend!!
First look on Briar Ridge golf course on a crisp Fall afternoon in October.
We had some yellows and intense orange Fall color on hand as well as a dramatic array of cloud cover at times. It made for a wide range of looks.
A romantic stroll on the golf course at Briar Ridge for the bride and groom.
An array of clouds and sun surrounds Briar Ridge golf course as the bride and groom kiss.
Team bride has some laughs on the golf course.
Some silliness before guests arrive and things get real.
A loving look between the happy couple with Autumn leaves in the background.
The intimate wedding ceremony took place just outside of the ballroom at Briar Ridge Country Club with afternoon sun streaming in upon the outdoor nuptials.
An outdoor October wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge in Schererville, Indiana.
Sun illuminates an outdoor Fall wedding ceremony on Briar Ridge golf course.
A sunset wedding photo on Briar Ridge golf course.
The guests who love candy and sweet treats did not need to worry that they were missing out on Halloween night. A treat table was on display. During cocktail hour a warm fire was lit in the lounging area as Jim Bulanda sang the songs of Frank Sinatra and others for a very classy pre-dinner social hour. 27 Entertainment had the dance floor rocking.
Reception decorations for an October wedding reception at Briar Ridge Country Club.
An Autumn wedding reception in Schererville, Indiana.
Dance floor fun at a Fall wedding at Briar Ridge wedding venue.
This is merely a sneak peek look at Colette and Jared’s Fall wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club. Stay tuned here and the social media channels below for more. Please do fill out the Contact Form now to inquire about wedding photography for your big day here in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago area and beyond.
Bride and groom in silhouette on the golf course at Briar Ridge Country Club.
Romantic wedding photo on the rolling hills of Briar Ridge Golf Course.
One of the things I love about Briar Ridge Country Club as a wedding venue is that the entire wedding can be shot in this one beautiful spot. The newly remodeled bridal suite has a nice modern vibe to it and overlooks the golf course and is right down the hall where the reception ballroom is. This gives me the opportunity to break away and capture all the decor as it gets set up throughout the day.
Are your bridesmaids getting “hangry” for some breakfast during prep time? No problem, the restaurant is mere steps away! :)
To see a wedding from bridal prep to reception, check out this summer wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club right here.
A boho bride tosses her dress on the golf course at Briar Ridge Country Club.
We all love sunshine but it can be difficult and harsh for photos sometimes. When I’m doing wedding photos at Briar Ridge Country Club, I either use the sun there as a beautiful backlight or tuck my couples away underneath the many trees on the golf course.
If possible, we should definitely sneak out for some sunset images as golden hour as it is quite nice on the golf course with the sun setting over the western trees.
Two newlyweds come together in the shade of a tall tree at Briar Ridge golf course.
Eskimo kiss in a vintage tone at Briar Ridge Country Club.
I’ve photographed wedding ceremonies on the back deck as well as my preferred spot east of the ballroom. I like this area because it is more shaded and less chance of harsh sun upon the wedding party and guests. The ballroom is available should the weather not cooperate for an outdoor wedding ceremony.
To view more of this outdoor wedding ceremony, follow the link to this summer wedding with Patty and Stephen.
An outdoor wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge Country Club.
Under the veil at Briar Ridge Country Club.
The reception ballroom overlooks the golf course and has access to a back deck where guests can get some fresh air. The chandeliers in the rooms give an air of elegance for dinner and dancing.
First dance inside the ballroom at Briar Ridge Country Club.
I hope you found this wedding venue spotlight of Briar Ridge Country Club (located in the Dyer / Schererville area) helpful for your wedding planning. When you are ready to see more of my work for your own wedding photography, please do fill out the Contact Form right here. To see another wedding I’ve shot at Briar Ridge, head over to view this Spring wedding with Sheri and Ryan right here. Happy planning!!
Wedding photo during a gorgeous summer day at Briar Ridge golf course in Schererville, Indiana.
Bride in Converse All Star shoes in front of a red door in Chicago.
It was another action packed year of wedding photography in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan. There are a TON of images from February weddings all the way through November so let’s get started.
I had two winter weddings in 2019 with Sarah + Robert and Erin + Mason. Yep, we had some snow and even the Village People showed up to rock the reception.
Black and white winter wedding photo in the snow.
Winter weddings in 2019.
Early Spring saw torrential rain almost every single weekend. Like the postal service though, we deliver in ice, rain, sleet or snow. For Beth + Chad we had that all in one day!! Cherise + Thomas had some sunshine for their big day at Sand Creek Country Club and for a bridal portrait session in Chicago we had to dodge some puddles for sure.
Rain and wind and fog surround the bride and groom in a wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club.
April weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Bridal portraits on the streets of Chicago.
The wet Spring continued for Breana + Kevin’s Chicago wedding and Sarah + Billy’s hometown wedding in Crown Point, Indiana. Both had wonderful church ceremonies.
Bride and groom walk back down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.
May weddings in Chicago and Crown Point, Indiana.
The month of May was very busy with Northwest Indiana weddings of Tessa + Luis as well as Dan + Tea.
Vintage bridal portraits in Northwest Indiana.
Spring weddings in Northwest Indiana.
June saw Gabby + Matt at Briar Ridge Country Club and Becky + Chuck along with the summer weddings of Rachel + Brandon at County Line Orchard and back to the Crown Point Courthouse with Robyn and Stacey.
First dance at Briar Ridge Country Club.
June wedding photos at Briar Ridge Country Club and Centennial Park.
Weddings in late June in Crown Point and County Line Orchard.
July saw me at the height of summer and back at County Line Orchard for an outdoor wedding with Emily + Tyler and Whiting Lakefront Park for the beach wedding of Maureen + Carlos.
July summer weddings at County Line Orchard and Whiting Lakefront Park.
Newlyweds kiss between two Golden Delicious sign in the apple orchards.
July also saw me heading east to Heston Hill wedding venue for Maggie + Eric and staying close to home for Cynthia + Zachary at Avalon Manor wedding venue.
Summer weddings at Heston Hills and Avalon Manor.
Bride and groom share a moment at Heston Hills wedding venue in Laporte, Indiana.
August began with a themed wedding from Isela + Thomas and Jackie + Kevin for the first time a bride has ever arrived via boat at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Early August weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Wedding photo with a sunset over the lake.
Mid to late August saw the 4 day Indian wedding of Molly + Ahsan in Chicago and the church wedding of Brie + Ryan at St. Michael’s Parish and reception at Sand Creek golf course.
Mid to late August weddings in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
A candid moment underneath the willow tree at Sand Creek Country Club.
Early September saw the first of two weddings at Four Corners Winery with Holly + Ethan and then it was onto The Allure in Laporte, Indiana with Mary + Jeff.
Wedding photos at Four Corners Winery and The Allure.
Photo at the rustic wedding venue Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.
I’d always wanted to photograph at the Naperville Riverwalk in Illinois for a wedding and did just that with Vilda + Brandon and weddings at Aberdeen Manor are some of the most elegant and the nuptials of Kristen and Zach did not disappoint.
September weddings in Naperville, Illinois Riverwalk and Aberdeen Manor.
Wedding photo on the staircase at Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Candid wedding moment at a lake in Aberdeen neighborhood in Valparaiso, Indiana.
A photo at night in front of the chapel at Aberdeen Manor.
September is still the most popular month for weddings and I was back at Avalon Manor for Violet + Jeremiah and an epic wedding with Jordan + Matt at Centennial Park where it snowed on the dance floor.
Late September weddings in Northwest Indiana.
It snows on the dance floor at the Centennial Park clubhouse for a wedding reception.
October is football season and we celebrated that with Francesca + Zane at Wicker Park and also wine tasting season at Four Corners Winery with Ammie + Matt.
October weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Reema + Corey donned two wedding dresses and two suits at their Meyer’s Castle wedding in Dyer, Indiana and Mary + Ben braved the rain at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana for their late Fall weddings.
Late Fall weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Rain falls at night in this wedding photo at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.
I certainly can’t forget about Annie + Michael at Aberdeen Manor as well as the 2019 wedding season finale of Kim + Dustin at Fair Oaks Farmhouse.
Late November weddings in Northwest Indiana.
I’m looking forward to next year’s weddings in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Michigan. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form on this website and set up a meeting so I can show you more of my work. Happy New Year to all!!
A bride in front of graffiti art in the Bucktown area of Chicago, Illinois.