September Wedding At The Allure

September 9, 2019 Steve Vansak

A romantic gaze on the ballroom balcony of The Allure.

I spent a wonderful day with Mary and Jeff and their family at The Allure for their September wedding. I say family because that is exactly whom their wedding party was and I could tell they were thrilled to have them as part of their big day.

I started out as usual in the bridal suite with bridal prep as second photographer Kerrie was with the guys up in the ballroom balcony where they prepped for the day. Schultz Florist did a wonderful job with the vibrantly purple flowers and once again Paris House of Bridal brought the dress. Make Up By Keria tended to all of the beauty.

Wedding day bridal detail at The Allure.

Groom and his crew preps for the big day up in the balcony of The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

For the bride and groom’s first look we cleared the ballroom of onlookers and Jeff and Mary had a wonderful moment together as she descended from the balcony to give him a tap on the shoulder. Their embrace was incredibly genuine and heartfelt. It felt great to capture it in images.

First look for the bride and groom at the stairs of the balcony at The Allure.

Nose to nose on the dance floor at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana at a September wedding.

Wedding photos inside the The Allure ballroom.

Bride and groom giving that fashion model look on The Allure ballroom.

After our ballroom wedding pictures we stepped outside The Allure and took portraits around the various old buildings in the neighborhood as well as wedding party group shots. Then it was back inside for the ceremony.

Wedding portraits outside The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Wedding party at the entrance of The Allure wedding venue.

Groomsmen and bridesmaids outside The Allure in Laporte.

Friends and family were all smiles as the bride and groom made their way into the ceremony area. Their very own “secret agent” kept the rings secure.

The bride and groom are all smiles as they enter the ceremony area at The Allure.

A heartfelt wedding ceremony at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

While I tended to family pictures, second photographer Kerrie took cocktail hour candids. The reception of course was decorated in purple and saw a singing performance from the couple’s daughter who serenaded them with Can’t Help Falling In Love, the Elvis song. The father of the bride was giving the thumbs up on the dance floor all night and a good time was had by all.

A wedding reception decorated in the color purple at The Allure.

First dance on the floor of The Allure ballroom.

Wedding reception fun at a September wedding at The Allure.

This has merely been a sneak peek look at Mary and Jeff’s September wedding at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here. Also, stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

Fall Wedding At St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church

October 29, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom kiss on the altar at St. Stanislaus Church in Michigan City, Indiana.

Erika and Mitch brought wind, rain, hail, fog, glam, football, the Great Gatsby and more to their epic wedding at Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church and the incredible The Allure wedding venue.

Our day started with myself capturing getting ready in The Allure bridal suite with Brittany Hennings and Under The Veil handling all of the beauty. Second photographer Doug was with the guys at Blue Chip Casino.

Bridal prep at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Getting ready inside the bridal suite at The Allure.

The bride and groom read each other’s letters on wedding day.

When I arrived at the church, the wind just about took the door off of my car. I knew were were in for some bad weather, but hoped it would just last through the ceremony while we were inside. St. Stan’s is a massive church and i always love to capture some of it’s architecture while there. After the ceremony, rain had stopped enough for an exit then it was back inside for family photos.

Wedding ceremony at St. Stanislaus Church.

Bride and groom solo portraits on the altar at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church.

Erika had an incredible veil so we definitely wanted to show it off. After church pictures we had planned to cruise around downtown Michigan City, but rain foiled that. When we got back to Laporte we had an opportunity for some pictures by the lake. Then…. a hail storm struck with a huge gust of wind!! What to do? Keep taking pictures of course!! Nothing like a stormy sky with some beautiful newlyweds in the foreground.

Storm clouds fill the sky as the bride and groom kiss on the edge of Pine Lake in Laporte, Indiana.

Wedding photos in downtown Laporte, Indiana.

The groom dips his bride in front of The Allure wedding venue in Laporte, Indiana.

Bride and groom chillin’ in downtown Laporte.

After dodging the wind / hail / rain that was off and on, we went inside The Allure for more pictures. Everybody was in a loose mood at this point so shook it up with some fun shots.

The bride says ‘I Do’ at The Allure while surrounded by fog.

How do the bridesmaids know the bride? Just read the signs.

A football game breaks out at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

The Allure was especially spectacular with the Great Gatsby theme. 27 Entertainment had the dance floor packed all night and the bride groom celebrated in more fog for their first dance.

Great Gatsby wedding decor at The Allure.

A packed dance floor at The Allure for a Fall wedding.

First dance on The Allure ballroom floor.

Wedding reception fun at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

The bride and groom exited to glow sticks as Katy Perry tunes blasted from inside.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Erika and Mitch’s epic wedding at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church with a wedding reception at The Allure. Stay tuned on social media below fore more images from this wedding and others. As always, please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.

Fall Wedding At The Allure

October 10, 2017 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom from the balcony of The Allure.

The Allure is a wedding venue which is often described as "Hollywood glamour" and I always try to capture the majestic ballroom empty, but decorated in all it's glory. I know that Morganne became enamored with it's grandness, so I definitely made a point to sneak away from her getting ready photos to capture the room in a few wide shots before guests entered. Later in the day we also had her and Chris alone in the room for some romantic wedding pictures.

The Allure ballroom decorated for a Fall wedding.

In the morning I spent time with the soon to be Mrs. Chambers and her bridesmaids capturing hair and make up by Sta Glam, bridal details and of course a good amount of goofing off. Second photographer Kerrie captured the guy's prep and Chicago Cubs jerseys.

Bridal details at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Bride getting ready in The Allure bridal suite loft.

I took Morganne and Chris and their wedding party out into the ballroom seperately for photos and then it was time for the ceremony.

Bride and groom solo portraits at The Allure.

I could very much tell that Morganne's Dad was very happy and proud to be the officiant for his daughter's wedding ceremony. He even took on shoe tying duties for the kids!! We made sure to get a portrait of him with the newly married couple signing their marriage license as their son gets a little sleepy eyed. :)

Wedding ceremony at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

As guests enjoyed the cocktail hour, we made our way up to the ballroom for romantic couple's photos and we even ventured outside as the rain let up for some images at The Laporte Little Theatre Club.

Bride and groom share a kiss in the middle of the ballroom of The Allure.

The groom and bride having fun with their wedding party.

Wedding photos at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Bride and groom looking rad in front of The Laporte Little Theatre Club.

Mini orange pumpkins were mixed with the purple reign of table decor at this Fall wedding. The tree bark added a nice Autumn touch as well. Soon it was time for dinner and first dances and then party time!

Fall wedding decorations in The Allure ballroom.

Wedding reception from the balcony at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Chris had some challenges with the garter toss as friends blindfolded him and tied his hands. However, he proved his skills as the garter made it's way into the crowd of single guys.

If you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Morganne and Chris' Fall wedding at The Allure and would like to see more, tune in to the social media channels listed below. To inquire about your own wedding day, please fill out the Contact Form. Happy Fall!!

Summer Wedding At The Allure in Laporte, Indiana

September 7, 2016 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom on the balcony of The Allure ballroom.

Jessica and Cody got creative for their Labor Day weekend wedding at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana. The bride showed off a "comic book" bouquet of flowers and the groom had his own robot for a ring bearer!! Our day started in the spacious bridal suite of The Allure where Carrie of Sta Glam did make up and one of the bridesmaids styled the girls' hair.

Getting ready at The Allure bridal suite.

Cody waited for Jessica at the bottom of the staircase at the east end of the beautiful Allure ballroom during their first look / reveal. It was a wonderful moment as they saw each for the first time on wedding day. Then it was onto bride and groom photos around the ballroom and some fun shots at the bar with the bridesmaids.

First look for the bride and groom at The Allure.

A kiss at the center of The Allure ballroom.

Portraits of the bride and groom at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Jessica looked resplendent in her wonderful dress and I knew I wanted a shot of her from the balcony out into the spectacular designed floor of The Allure.

The first floor cocktail area of The Allure gave us a great location to have the bride and groom do some bartending...

The bride and groom tend bar at The Allure.

The afternoon ceremony saw the rings delivered by a "robotic ring bearer" and had the guest looking down the aisle. Cody was all smiles as Jessica was escorted toward him for their vows.

After family photos it was time to begin the party. Hugs abounded during the toasts and bodies contorted during the dancing and delicious deserts (they had their own room) were served as well. Add some wine, beer and champagne and a merry time was had by all!!

Wedding reception at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

First dance for the bride and groom at The Allure ballroom.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Jessica and Cody's summer wedding at The Allure. Stay tuned here and on social media for more images!!