The first look between the bride and groom at Meyer’s Castle was magical. Tucked away in the ivy-covered gardens with the castle’s stone facade in the background, the groom turned to see his bride for the first time — and the emotion on his face said it all. The moment felt like it stood still as they took in each other, and the groom read his card. With the castle’s timeless architecture and lush June greenery surrounding them, it was a deeply intimate and cinematic moment — a perfect start to a day full of love and celebration.
Read moreFall Wedding At Meyer's Castle
Night portrait of the bride and groom at Meyer’s Castle.
Two wedding dresses, two suits and two hearts all on a chilly Fall day at Meyer’s Castle for Reema and Corey’s wedding. This castle is located near Chicago in Northwest Indiana hidden from the highway behind a forest of tall trees.
I met up with the girls in the bridal suite for detail photos while second photographer Kerrie captured the guys in the nearby castle lounge. Total Image Bride took care of hair and make up.
Chicago and Northwest Indiana wedding venue Meyer’s Castle.
Indian and American wedding details at Meyer’s Castle bridal suite.
Bridal prep at a Fall wedding.
Indian American bride shows off her two dresses on wedding day.
Groom detail photos at Meyer’s Castle.
First looks are not only great for that wonderful moment of coming together for the first time on wedding day, but sometimes they are a necessity for time restraints. By having a first look in the afternoon, Reema and Corey were able to get in daytime pictures before their late afternoon ceremony. November sees a time change with darkness at 4:30pm. However, we did do some night photographs after the ceremony and before the reception.
First look in the northern courtyard at Meyer’s Castle.
Wedding photos in November at Meyer’s Castle.
Wedding party group photos on the circular drive at Meyer’s Castle.
Wedding photos at Meyer’s Castle on a crisp November day.
The traditional Indian ceremony was presided over by Muharaj Rakesh Shar and featured flower girls arriving down the aisle via a mini Land Rover and it also featured much symbolism and colorful props. The ever colorful Meyer’s Castle peacocks were also present.
Traditional Indian wedding ceremony at Meyer’s Castle.
After the ceremony and family pictures, the bride and groom and entire wedding changed clothes for their big entrance into the reception area.
Bride and groom portraits at night.
King and Queen of the castle.
The wedding reception featured an incredible candy buffet and the dance floor was simply insane courtesy of DJ Mark Kline.
Wedding reception fun at Meyer’s Castle in November.
First dance and parent dance at Meyer’s Castle Fall wedding.
This has been a sneak peek look at Reema and Corey’s November Fall wedding at Meyer’s Castle. For more images from this and other weddings, please follow the social media channels below. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here.
June Wedding At Meyer's Castle
Bride and groom in front of the Meyer's Castle fountain.
We began our day for Mallory and Ryan's summer wedding at Beauty and the Beach in Crown Point, Indiana. We had plenty of beauty on hand, but with temperatures in the high 90's, we definitely could have used more beach!! Seriously though, it's a great spa / full service salon and all the bridesmaids seemed to enjoy it there. Even Mallory's two doggies made a visit during bridal prep.
Bridal prep at Beauty and the Beach salon.
The bride's two doggies visit her on wedding day.
Bridal details for a Meyer's Castle wedding.
When we arrived at the castle, I took Mallory and her crew around the grounds for photos while second photographer Kerrie captured the guy's prep and group pictures.
The bride shows off her dress in the foyer of Meyer's Castle.
Bride and bridesmaid photos at Meyer's Castle.
The groomsmen showed off their American flag socks for Independence Day weekend and secured their bowties before rewarding themselves with a nice cold beer.
Groomsmen at Meyer's Castle for a June wedding.
Groomsmen prep for a June wedding.
Mallory and Ryan had their outdoor wedding on the back terrace of the castle as the castle peacock kept a watchful eye on the proceedings. As Mallory's bridesmaid sang, the bride and groom exchanged rings.
June wedding ceremony at Meyer's Castle.
Outdoor ceremony on the castle terrace.
We strolled all around the grounds of the castle as guests enjoyed cocktail hour. The greenery is incredible in the enchanted forest area and I love using the entrance lights for romantic pictures.
Bride and groom photos in the forest of Meyer's Castle.
The sun peaks through the trees at Meyer's Castle in Dyer, Indiana.
The wedding party in front of the castle fountain.
The bride takes a break on the castle steps.
We had a packed dance floor all night and I had no problem capturing smiling, happy faces as they were everywhere. Let the adventure begin...
Summer wedding reception fun.
First dance for the bride and groom on the Meyer's Castle ballroom floor.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Mallory and Ryan's June wedding at Meyer's Castle. To inquire about photography for your wedding day, just fill out the Contact Form right here.
Summer Wedding At Meyer's Castle
Bride and groom among the greenery of Meyer's Castle.
Anthony and Valerie had a summer wedding this past weekend at the iconic Meyer's Castle in Dyer, Indiana. It was full metal summer too - as in temperatures close to 100 degrees with full sun!!
Our day started in the A/C at the bride's sister Lisa's home with bridal prep pictures and detail shots. The kids had fun hanging out with grandma and soon after we were off for bridesmaid photos at Meyer's Castle while second photographer Kerrie took shots of Anthony and the guys.
Bridal prep for a summer wedding.
The bride gets ready for her wedding at Meyer's Castle.
The bride and groom dressed and ready for their castle wedding.
The outdoor wedding ceremony took place at the back of the castle, but this is the view the guest's see as they ride the shuttle around the cobblestone road to the courtyard.
Meyer's Castle.
I know how wonderful it must have felt for Valerie to walk out with her Dad who had been recently ill and is still recovering. I wanted to make sure I got an image of the two of them alone during the wedding ceremony and they looked extremely happy as they walked out together.
Perhaps it was the heat, but the flower girls decided mid ceremony that is was time to take a break!! Afterwards we took family pictures and then I whisked Valerie and Anthony all around the grounds of the castle for pictures.
Summer wedding ceremony at Meyer's Castle.
The groom walks his bride down the path from the gazebo.
The wedding party having fun at Meyer's Castle in Dyer, Indiana.
Romantic kiss for the bride and groom on the grounds of the castle.
Romantic pictures at Meyer's Castle.
Couples will sometimes bring a Thank You sign they they use later for cards and we took a variety of shots, but this "rock pose" from the bride and groom is probably my favorite.
I caught the happy couple in one final smooch and then we headed inside to cool off and take some portraits in the lounge just before the reception started.
The happy couple at their castle wedding.
Wedding reception decor at Meyer's Castle.
I usually show off first dances when I write these articles with the bride and groom first dance as the large image and the parent dances within a smaller collage. However, seeing as Valerie's Dad has gone through so much health wise this year AND it was the day before Father's Day - he gets the spotlight with this wonderful moment during the first dance with his daughter.
Father of the bride with his daughter during parent dances.
Good times at a summer wedding at Meyer's Castle.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Valerie and Anthony's summer wedding at Meyer's Castle. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more image previews. Also, be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.