October Wedding At Lighthouse Restaurant

October 3, 2022 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom stand atop the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant as a golden sunset descends upon Cedar Lake. — Bride and groom on the pier behind Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake at sunset.

Anna and Peter traveled from the Washington DC area to have their wedding near the bride’s hometown. Many guests traveled from the east coast and elsewhere around the country for the couple’s October wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

I handled groom prep as well as bridal prep as the solo photographer for the day. Peter and his groomsmen got ready at the Crown point home of the bride’s parents with Anna and her bridesmaids at the bridal suite at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Wedding Venue Spotlight - Lighthouse Restaurant

February 10, 2020 Steve Vansak

Sunset on the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Today’s Northwest Indiana Wedding Venue spotlight is Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana. If you love water, sunsets, a beach / boating vibe and delicious food, then Lighthouse Restaurant may be the right venue for you.

I always love when a venue has its own bridal suite and I often take portraits in there in addition to bridal prep photos and dress details. The mirror inside the suite gave me some interesting views of Jessica and her dress right after she got into it.

The beautiful bride in the mirror inside the bridal suite at Lighthouse Restaurant.

The beachfront adjacent to the building can provide a gorgeous backdrop for romantic wedding photos with sun reflecting off the water as well as the classic shots of couples on the pier.

Kelly and Wendy in a romantic moment as the sun reflects off the lake.

Bride and groom take a stroll along the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant at an October wedding.

Wedding ceremonies take place on the back deck overlooking the lake (a favorite spot for reception guests to get some fresh air after dinner) or inside the clear, covered gazebo.

The sun is high in the sky during an outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the lake.

Wedding ceremony inside the covered gazebo at Lighthouse Restaurant.

If you love sunset photos, Lighthouse Restaurant is one of the best Northwest Indiana wedding venues for that gold hour look. The venue faces west with no obstructions. We may have to run outside in the middle of dinner to get these shots, but it’s definitely worth it.

Newlyweds take a stroll at golden hour before the start of their reception at Lighthouse Restaurant.

The dance floor can fit quite a few people and the room never seems too crowded. I think this is due to the back deck, as a number of people (even on a chilly Fall day) will go outside to chat.

First dance at Lighthouse Restaurant as colored lights illuminate the room.

From time to time I like to do a Northwest Indiana Wedding Venue spotlight article and I realized I had not showcased Lighthouse Restaurant despite photographing many weddings there. I hope it helps if you are still searching for a venue. Perhaps you are already booked there but wondering what it may look like for your big day. Well, here you go.

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Summer Wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant

August 19, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a stroll on the Lighthouse Restaurant pier at sunset.

We had quite the sun filled skies for Jackie and Kevin’s summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana. We also had many unique moments with a celebration that day of the bride’s parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and also Jackie arriving to her ceremony via boat.

Let’s begin at her parent’s house for bridal prep and an impromptu dance rehearsal from her mom and Dad while Alex Garcia handled make up duties along with Lerin Johnson Bridal Beauty.

Bridal details for a summer wedding in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

John and Kathy have a beautifully landscaped area behind their home where we did some bridesmaids photos along with a portrait of this 50th Anniversary couple.

Bride and her bridesmaids on wedding day.

Bride at her parent’s home on her wedding day.

While I was on my way to the boating dock to capture Jackie’s boarding of the boat that would take across Cedar Lake to the ceremony, second photographer Bridget was taking Kevin and the guys pictures nearby.

Jackie met up with her crew that would take across the lake to Lighthouse Restaurant where Kevin and friends and family would be waiting on the deck. Her walking down the aisle consisted of coming down the long pier and eventually up the stairs where she married Kevin while overlooking the lake.

The bride boards a boat that will take her to her wedding ceremony.

The bride arrives via boat for her summer wedding ceremony at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Summer wedding ceremony on the outdoor deck of Lighthouse Restaurant.

After family photos on the outdoor deck, we strolled the nearby lakefront taking romantic summer wedding photos of the bride and groom.

Romantic wedding photos along the lakefront at Cedar Lake.

Vintage looking wedding photo of the bride and groom.

The bride twist toward her groom as the sun shines over the lake.

The wedding reception saw two cake cutting and two first dances as Jackie and Kevin and the bride’s parent’s John and Kathy took turns in the spotlight.

Wedding reception decorations at a summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant.

First dances for the bride and groom and the 50th Anniversary couple.

Dance floor fun at Lighthouse Restaurant during a summer wedding reception.

This has been merely a sneak peek look at Jackie and Kevin’s summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings IG feed listed below and as always, please fill out the Contact Form right here to inquire about your big day.

October Wedding At Lighthouse Restaurant

October 15, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom kiss on the Lighthouse Restaurant pier as the fog rolls in.

Jessica and Joshua were married on a fog filled day at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana. This Northwest Indiana venue is known for great food as well as their iconic pier which we utilized for photos as a white mist appeared over the lake.

The day began with Jessica and her girls huddled up for hair and make up from Sta Glam in the bridal suite. Her mom helped her with finishing touches and then it was time for a wonderful first look with Dad.

Bridal decor at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

The beautiful bride on her big day in the bridal suite at Lighthouse Restaurant.

The first look with Dad as mom watched was quickly followed by a first look with the bridesmaids. Second photographer Kerrie took photos of Joshua and his secret agent men while I photographed the bridesmaids.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Bride and groom solo portraits at their Fall wedding.

The entire weekend had on and off rain, so we had to be careful with Jessica’s dress and we did many of her portraits inside. At this point we were still unsure if we would have the ceremony outdoors.

Bride in the mirror in the bridal suite at Lighthouse Restaurant.

All of our weather apps said no more rain until evening, so on with the outdoor ceremony we went with Reverend Doug presiding along with a secret agent ring bearer who handled the ring exchange. And yes, the groom did walk in with his indestructible Captain America shield. And so the adventure begins…

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Wedding ceremony inside the Lighthouse gazebo in Cedar Lake.

After family pictures, the wedding party of superheroes was ready for crime fighting on the dance floor as Precision Sound provided the soundtrack.

Wedding portraits at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Wedding reception at Lighthouse Restaurant.

First dance for the bride and groom at Lighthouse in Cedar Lake.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Jessica and Joshua’s October wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day and follow the IG feed below to see more images.