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.

Kristen and Patrick’s December wedding took place at The Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana. It’s an incredible wedding venue with it’s large performing stage and multi colored “pipe organ” backdrop. It also has a two room bridal suite in it’s loft and this is where I met up with Kristen and her bridesmaids to capture details as well as some fun and tender moments during the getting ready portion of the day. The wedding dress arrived via delivery from Paris House of Bridal.

Wedding dress hangs from the balcony at Uptown Center.

Bridesmaids open their gifts from the bride.

The bride descends from the loft at The Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Second photographer Jaime was with the guys in their suite capturing the camaraderie and details. Then it was time for the two first looks - with Dad and then Patrick.

Groom and his guys in the courtyard of Uptown Center.

We had two first looks before the wedding party and family pictures. First up was Dad in the venue lobby and then the dramatic reveal with Patrick on the main stage.

First look with bride and groom on the Uptown Center stage.

Groomsmen in the courtyard of Uptown Center.

Bride and groom embrace inside the ballroom of Uptown Center for Performing Arts.

Bride and groom portraits at a winter wedding at Uptown Center.

Happy moment between the bride and groom.

After family photos it was time for the ceremony to begin. It was a warm day for December, but rain was on and off. The great thing about Uptown Center is it’s a big place with lots of charm and terrific for pictures.

Kristen entered on the arms of her Dad and after the sand ceremony, her and Patrick sealed it with a kiss. Then it was cocktail hour and dance floor time.

Winter wedding ceremony at The Uptown Center for Performing Arts.

Images from a winter wedding reception at Uptown Center in Michigan City.

Dance floor fun at a Michigan City wedding.

Wedding reception at the Uptown Center as viewed from the balcony.

It was great to work once again with 27 Entertainment who took on DJ and videographer duties. The flowers from Lansing Floral were exquisite as was the cake from Val’s Custom Cakes in Chesterton. To view more images from this wedding as well as others be sure to tune in to the social media channels below and as always, please do fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.