Wedding At Chateau Bu-Sché

February 19, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom in front of the pillars at Chateau Bu Sché in Alsip, Illinois

Erin and Mason had an incredibly fun and elegant winter wedding at Chateau Bu-Sché in Alsip, Illinois with a church ceremony at Carmelite Fathers. Our day started with sisters and bridesmaid gifts during bridal prep along with some emotional moments with mom while getting into the dress.

Bridal prep moments with mom, sisters and bridesmaids.

Mason and the guys read motorsports magazines and had a few toasts during groom prep at a local hotel as second photographer Jaime captured the scene.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen take a winter stroll on the grounds of Carmelite Fathers.

I loved the beaming smiles on Father and daughter while they came down the church aisle. I included two images in this sneak peak for those expressions, but also because I loved the proud look of Mom and Dad in the second image as they look at each other knowingly.

Father of the bride walks his daughter down the aisle at Carmelite Fathers church.

After the ceremony we did many family group pictures as well as wedding party and the newlyweds on the altar. We then headed outside for some winter wedding portraits on the grounds of Carmelite Shrine.

Bride and groom on the altar of Carmelite Fathers.

Bride and groom on a park bench at Carmelite Shrine during their winter wedding.

Winter bride and groom wedding pictures at Carmelite Shrine.

The reception was held at Chateau Bu-Sché in Alsip, Illinois and we had to do additional wedding pictures at this elegant Chicago wedding venue. The staircase near the entrance with grand chandeliers was a perfect place to start. Then it was onto the dramatic pillars at the entrance along with the picturesque bridge.

Bride and groom kiss underneath a chandelier on the staircase at Chateau Bu-Sché.

Wedding party group photo in front of Chateau Bu-Sché in Alsip, Illinois.

Bride and groom wedding photos at Chateau Bu-Sché.

Bride and groom slow dance in the courtyard at Chateau Bu-Sché.

The wedding reception really started with second photographer Jaime covering the fun on the party bus and it carried on to the humorous speeches and soon…. the Village People would invade. Videographers Shutter and Sound Chicago swirled around them to film.

Wedding reception at Chateau Bu-Sché in Alsip, Illinois.

Parent dances and hula hoops during a wedding reception in Alsip, Illinois.

First dance for the newlyweds as friends and family surround them on the dance floor at Chateau Bu-Sché.

Sneak attack by the Village People during a wedding reception at Chateau Bu-Sché.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Erin and Mason’s winter wedding at Chateau Bu-Sché and Catholic church ceremony at Carmelite Fathers. Please do fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day, be it Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter!! :)

Summer Wedding Ceremony At St. Michael's Parish

July 16, 2018 Steve Vansak

The newlyweds kiss at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana. — The newlyweds kiss at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

Katie and Patrick had a wonderful wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana surrounded by friends and family. Our day started at Navii Salon where "bridesmaid Daisy" was the first to be dressed and ready. Second photographer Kerrie met the guys at the church for detail photos and soon Katie was walking down the aisle with a huge grin on her face with her Dad by her side.

Bridal prep at Navii Salon in Schererville, Indiana.

After mom secured the dress and had her moment with Katie, the flower girl and father of the bride took turns paying her a visit to see her in her dress for the first time. Dad escorted her to the awaiting limo.

The bride prepares for her big day at her parent's home.

Groomsmen prep at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

Solo portraits of the bride and groom at Carmelite Shrine.

As usual, I tried to capture the great architecture of St. Michael's Paris as well as all of the moments within the ceremony. Afterward we did family pictures within the church and then we were off to Carmelite Shrine for wedding party and bride and groom pictures.

Wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish. — Wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish.

Summer wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish.

Carmelite Shrine is located in Munster, Indiana and features a picturesque grotto as well as outdoor staircases and wonderfully wooded walkways.

The wedding party celebrates as the bride and groom kiss.

Wedding party champagne toast outside the limousine.

The bride and groom kiss on an outdoor staircase at Carmelite Shrine in Munster, Indiana.

The bridesmaids get cute with the bride.

Cute bride and groom photos at Carmelite Shrine in Munster, Indiana.

Afternoon walk for the bride and groom at Carmelite Shrine.

Bride and groom in front of the grotto at Carmelite Shrine.

The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana was decorated in blue and waiting for Katie and Pat to christen the dance floor. They did indeed as the dance floor was packed all night with Precision Sound providing the soundtrack. There was a potential spilling of the cake, but disaster was avoided!!

Wedding reception at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

First dance at the Center for Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.

Dance floor wedding reception fun at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Katie and Patrick's Summer Wedding Ceremony at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana. Stay tune to the Instagram feed below for more images and check in on the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.

Wedding At St. Mary's Catholic Church In Griffith, Indiana

October 27, 2015 Steve Vansak

The newly married couple exits St. Mary's amid bubbles.

Michelle and Derrick's Fall wedding at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Griffith saw them surrounded by a large group of family and friends. And, as you can tell from the image above, some very large celebratory bubbles as well.

Our day started with bridal prep at The Patrician where the reception would also take place. It was a whirlwind of activity with hairspray, make up, laughter, champagne and more.

Bridal prep at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana.

Derrick's mom brought along baby pictures of the groom to show off while Kristina, MOH and sister of the bride displayed stuffed bears representing the bride and groom as part of the decor.

I photographed the bride and bridesmaids at The Patrician while my second photographer photographed the guys near the church. Then it was off for a first look with Dad and then the ceremony.

The bride just before her Fall wedding ceremony.

I love the long aisle way at St. Mary's Church in Griffith and the balcony that gives me a bird's eye view of the ceremony. It's a lovely church and it was filled with love and laughter during Michelle and Derrick's wedding vows.

Wedding ceremony at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Griffith, Indiana.

A view from the balcony at St. Mary's Church in Griffith, Indiana.

The newly married couple were radiant as they exited the church...

The newly married couple exits St. Mary's Church.

After family pictures it was off to Carmelite Shrine in Munster for some hidden forest, Fall wedding photos.

The bride and groom stroll through the walkways of Carmelite Shrine in Munster, Indiana.

The Patrician was filled with a purple hue for the celebration. Wine was distributed to every guest and also served as a table placard. The toasts were funny and heartfelt and the cake was cut and eaten. It was now time for dancing and fun!!

Wedding reception fun at The Patrician Banquets.

First dance awash with purple and blue uplighting.

Bouquet toss at The Patrician Banquet Center.

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