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.

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Katie and Kurt are fans of the Harry Potter series of books and avid readers. It made perfect sense for them to have a literary themed wedding complete with books on every table at their reception at Centennial Park in Munster.

The day began at Hampton Inn where the girls got ready. It was there amongst all the laughter and hairspray that I first spotted the library due date cards that would be serving as table placards later in the night.

The bride puts on earrings as window light shines upon her.

Katie looked resplendent in her veil and we definitely showed it off in pictures. I took the girls into the hotel lobby for posed as well as goof off photos and I took Katie outside for a walk.

Bridesmaids wedding photos in Munster, Indiana.

The ceremony took place at Ridge United Methodist Church with Father Steve as officiant. The tall building gave me opportunity to get some nice wide shots of the altar and the center aisle was perfect for up close shots as Katie and Kurt were married.

Wedding ceremony at Ridge United Methodist Church.

We were concerned about storms as the couple exited the church with bubbles surrounding them. However, I put in a text to Mother Nature and the rain held off!!

Bubbles surround the newly married couple at Ridge United Methodist Church in Munster, IN.

Centennial Park was our last stop of the day for photos as well as the literary themed wedding reception. The newly married couple walked alone across the bridge while we loaned out a golf cart for a fun group wedding photo.

The bride and groom walk across the bridge at Centennial Park.

The literary themed wedding really showed at the reception with books adorning each table and the library due date cards for each guests. Boris from Precision Sound kept them dancing all night and handed the microphone off to the groom and the single guys who serenaded the bride just before the garter toss.

Literary themed wedding reception at Centennial Park.

Wedding season is in full swing and this is only a sneak peek look at Katie and Kurt's literary themed wedding at Centennial Park. Stay tuned for more at the social media links below!!