Winter Wedding At Center For Visual & Performing Arts

December 13, 2021 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom kiss under string lights at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

It had been a long time coming! Sarah and Brent have been my wedding client for 3 years now as they planned their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts only to have the health crisis of 2020 delay them to this year.

The day finally came where they could celebrate with friends and family and they did so in a big way!!

Our day started with bridal prep inside the bridal suite at the Arts Center and the groomsmen getting ready for the day at home.

Bridal prep details at the Center For Visual & Performing Arts

Bridal portraits at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Solo portraits of the bride and groom at a December wedding.

Soon it was time for our mid-afternoon first look on the patio of the Center For Visual & Performing Arts. Although it was a bit chilly, Sarah loved the patio area with the brick flooring and greenery. They had fun as they came together for the first time on wedding day.

We took some romantic wedding photos outside before moving inside for photos on the staircase and then back out again for some fun shenanigans with the entire wedding party.

First look on the patio of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Romantic and candid moments of the bride and groom.

Bride and her bridesmaids on the staircase at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Groomsmen at the entrance to Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.

Wedding party on a spiral staircase at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

At my winter weddings I always try to be aware that my subjects are going to be cold so we need to do things quickly and find ways to keep them warm. These bridesmaids were lucky recipients of groomsmen jackets and unfortunately the guys got stuck with bouquets of flowers. As always, having fun trounces cold temperatures!!

Bridesmaids wear suit jackets and the groomsmen hold flowers.

Wedding party celebrating on the patio at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The wedding ceremony took place on the ballroom floor. The newlyweds broke bread and drank wine as well as they literally tied the knock. Soon the first kiss was underway and then it was family group photos straight into cocktail hour.

Wedding ceremony in the ballroom of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The wedding reception had some terrific speeches - funny, emotional and celebratory. The first dances were lovely moments and the dancing was simply off the hook. Our groom was hoisted into the air several times and I don’t think our bride left the floor much at all. Good times…

Winter wedding decorations at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The groomsmen airlift the groom on the dance floor.

A winter wedding reception at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

It was a terrific day and night with Sarah and Brent for their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Be sure to monitor the Region Weddings IG channel for more images from this and other weddings. Please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about photography and photo / video hybrid coverage for your own wedding.

Christmas Wedding At The Uptown Center

December 18, 2017 Steve Vansak

The stage is decorated for Christmas at The Uptown Center.

Jeremiah and Kevin were married in a celebration of red, green and gold at The Uptown Center in Michigan City. The posh venue showcased two giant Christmas trees on each side of the stage with many presents below for this holiday wedding.

Our day began with hair and make up for Jeremiah and the grooms-maids at Image House and then we moved on to a whirlwind of emotions at the bridal suite at Uptown Center where gifts were exchanged and happy tears were shed.

Wedding details at a Christmas wedding at Uptown Center.

Groom prep at Uptown Center in Michigan City.

With the holiday only 10 days away and the room filled with tree lights, garland and more, I had to incorporate that into our portraits. Jeremiah and Kevin each did solo groom pictures along with their respective grooms-maids and then it was ceremony time.

The groom strikes a GQ pose at his Christmas wedding.

The groom in front of an array of Christmas tree lights.

Portraits in the loft of Uptown Center in Michigan City.

The hand sewn dresses by Aria Clements reflected the Christmas holiday.

The grooms-maids kick up a leg for some fun wedding photos.

The Uptown Center has their ceremonies and receptions in the same room so it is always amazing to see it transform. This was especially the case at Jeremiah and Kevin's wedding. The off white cloth runner surrounded with red rose petals seemed to last a mile.

Christmas wedding ceremony at The Uptown Center in Michigan City.

Christmas themed wedding ceremony at The Uptown Center.

A view from above during a winter wedding ceremony at Uptown Center.

We immediately took wedding party photos as the Uptown Center was being converted from ceremony site to posh night club.

Wedding party group photo at Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Two grooms celebrate at The Uptown Center in Michigan City.

Not only did this Christmas wedding feature music from Rent along with holiday classics. Vocal performances from Sheree Gudeman and Nanda Oliveira were featured in the ceremony. I knew since Jeremiah was a fairly recent winner of the Hoosier Star vocal competition that music would be everywhere this day and it was. The reception did not disappoint with dancing, karaoke as well as some vinyl getting spun in the lobby.

Christmas wedding celebration at Uptown Center.

First dance at a Christmas wedding celebration.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Jeremiah and Kevin's Christmas wedding at The Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana. Stay tuned to social media channels for more images. To inquire about your big day, be sure to fill out the Contact Form. Happy Holidays!!

Winter Wedding At Cloister In The Woods

December 20, 2016 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom at Lake County Fairgrounds among snow covered trees.

Matt and Mallory, aka Lord and Lady Seip had a true winter wedding with snow on the ground for their first look at Lake County Fairgrounds. Harry Potter sorcery and some Game of Thrones decor also took its place among Christmas lights at Free Spirit Church as well as the reception at Cloister in the Woods.

Our day started at Mallory's parents' home where I found spirits flowing along with flowers made from an actual Harry Potter novel. We had a fun first look with the bridesmaids and we were off to the old covered bridge at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Bridal prep for a winter wedding during the Christmas season.

Second photographer Kerrie covered the guys prep at House Lannister which consisted of securing the bowties, drinking beer and admiring the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Soon these groomsmen would be abandoned at the snowy bridge as the limo went to pick up the bridesmaids.

Groomsmen wedding prep at House Lannister.

I had Matt in the center of the old covered bridge at Lake County Fairgrounds as Mallory made her way down through the snow and ice toward him. Lord Seip slowly turned around and embraced Lady Mallory. It was a wonderful moment...

First look for the bride and groom on a snowy day in December at Lake County Fairgrounds.

I have to admit, Mallory was handling the cold a lot better than I was as my fingers went numb during some of the outdoor portraits!! The snow looked gorgeous clinging to the tall trees of the fairgrounds though. The bridesmaids did a great job too, battling the elements as they all took a stroll down the icy paths of the wooded area.

Winter portraits of the bride and groom.

The bride and her bridesmaids take a walk in the snow filled woods of Lake County Fairgrounds.

I'm unsure if the groomsmen were warming up the bride or if she was doing that for them! The bridesmaids all brought along signs that declared their relationship with Mallory - fun stuff. A few more snow filled winter wedding photos and soon we were off to Free Spirit Church for the ceremony.

Wedding party fun at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

I kept hearing reports from guests arriving to the church that the weather had taken a turn for the worst. Soon we would find out as we stopped by the Crown Point Square after the ceremony. For the moment though, we were nice and toasty as Lord and Lady Seip said "I Do".

December wedding ceremony at Free Spirit Church in Crown Point, Indiana.

After family photos, we made a quick stop to downtown Crown Point for bride and groom pictures and then made our way to Cloister In The Woods in Munster. We stopped by the courtyard there for some images while second photographer Kerrie photographed the Harry Potter themed decor.

Snow fills the air as the bride and groom walk back to their limo in downtown Crown Point.

Alone time for the bride and groom in the courtyard at Cloister In The Woods.

A saber dual broke out during introductions as a bit of Star Wars made it's way into the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones mix.

Harry Potter wedding reception decorations.

This was a dancing crowd for sure and they filled the floor after Matt and Mallory's first dance. No one cared about the ice and snow as they danced the night away in celebration!!

First dance at Cloister In The Woods in Munster, Indiana.

I sure hope your holiday is a wonderful one!! Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day whether it be Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter!! :)