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I spent a gorgeous September day documenting Kenneth and Dana’s wedding at Public Landing in Lockport, Illinois. There was a hint of fall color with a few falling leaves and some orange in the surrounding trees.
Bridal prep was at the couple’s nearby home with a first look in the courtyard of Public Landing, a rustic and historic building.
Read moreThe newlyweds have a refreshing drink at Sip Coffee House in downtown Crown Point.
September has arrived and I’m seeing a hint of Fall at my weddings and Jeannine and Michael showed a bit of the coming season in their decor and the wine colored dresses of the wedding party as well.
The groom is a car demolition derby aficionado so that also played a role in the couple’s wedding with a first look in the grandstand of the track at Lake County Fairgrounds and the ceremony at the nearby gazebo.
Read moreThe newlyweds at Avalon Manor in Hobart, Indiana.
Danielle and Michael had a lovely outdoor September wedding at the Northwest Indiana wedding venue Avalon Manor. We utilized both the inside and outside for bride and groom wedding photos along with family.
Our day started out with bridal prep and special socks for everyone, including our flower girl.
Bridal prep for a a late summer wedding at Avalon Manor.
The bride with her daughter and flower girl showing off their wedding day socks.
The bride and her mom in classic black and white.
Bride in the mirror at Avalon Manor banquet center.
The mother of the groom was on hand to help her son get ready for the day as guests arrived for the outdoor ceremony.
The groom preps for his wedding at Avalon Manor.
The bride and groom all ready for their September wedding.
The sun was going down and cast perfect light upon the later afternoon ceremony as friends and family looked on. Reverend Doug Klukken was on hand to pronounce them husband and wife.
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.
The sun descends upon the trees at an outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.
After family group photos it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures at the long standing Northwest Indiana wedding venue.
Portrait of the bride and groom amongst the greenery at Avalon Manor.
Candid wedding photos of the bride and groom.
Wedding party group photos at Avalon Manor.
The bride and the ring bearer and groomsmen.
Bride and groom on the back deck of Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.
A blue sky over the lagoon as the bride and groom admire each other.
The reception saw family and friends of all ages hitting the dance floor and forming trains. Decorations commemorated the date and the cake cutting was capped by a sloppy cake kiss.
A September wedding reception at Avalon Manor.
First dance at a September wedding reception.
A late summer wedding reception at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.
This is merely a sneak peek look at Danielle and Michael’s late summer wedding at Avalon Manor. Please follow along here and my social media channels for more images from this and other weddings.
As always, inquire at the Contact Form about wedding photography for your Midwest wedding or destination wedding.
Bride and groom passionately kiss on the stage at Uptown Social.
Colleen and Michael held their September wedding in several locations culminating in an extended photo shoot and reception at the very elegant Uptown Social in Michigan City, Indiana.
Our day started out at CJ Warren Salon and Spa in Crown Point, Indiana before moving to the St. Matthias Parish Bridal Suite for bridal prep as well as groom prep. All floral is by La Petite Fleuriste.
Bridal prep at CJ Warren and St. Matthias Parish.
Bridal details at St. Matthias in Crown Point, Indiana.
Groom prep and gift exchange at St. Matthias Parish.
During this getting ready period Colleen and Michael also did a gift exchange as well as separate portraits inside the church just before the ceremony began. We also snuck a first look with Dad.
The bride opens her gifts from the groom.
Portraits of the groom.
Portraits of the bride at Saint Matthias Parish in Crown Point, Indiana.
Bride on the altar at St. Matthias Parish.
Colleen’s Dad waiting down one of the church aisles for his daughter to tap him on the shoulder before turning around to greet his daughter tearing up during the moment.
First look with Dad.
The wedding ceremony saw the couple exchange vows while friends and family looked on. Afterwards we took family photos and wedding party and then we were off to Michigan City for the big party.
Wedding Ceremony at Saint Matthias Parish in Crown Point, Indiana.
A Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Matthias Parish.
Wedding party photos on the altar.
Bride and groom in center aisle at Saint Matthias Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
The newlyweds in the backseat of a classic car.
Bride and groom arrive at Uptown Social in Michigan City for their wedding reception.
Wedding portrait in front of a red door.
Looking suave and elegant at the entrance to Uptown Social in Michigan City.
Colleen and Michael made both the ballroom and cocktail area their own with unique decor including drawings from caricature artist Nate as well as their very own drink commemorating the year 2020.
Wedding reception decor at Uptown Social in Michigan City.
Cocktail hour and wedding reception speeches and cake cutting.
Parent and first dance at a wedding reception at Uptown Social Center in Michigan City.
27 Entertainment played the soundtrack for the evening and 99.9% of guests were into the vibe except for the flower girl. I think it may have been pajama time for her! :)
#GetDownAtUptown for Colleen and Michael’s wedding reception.
Franklin Street in Michigan City is lit up wonderfully in the evening so we slipped out into the street for some night time wedding photos showing off the explosion of light and love on the big day.
Night portrait of the bride and groom.
Romantic night time wedding pictures in downtown Michigan City.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Colleen and Michael’s elegant September wedding at Saint Matthias Church in Crown Point as well as Uptown Social in Michigan City. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.
Getting down at Uptown during a wedding reception.