It was a beautiful August day for Christina and Nick’s wedding day at Idlewild Country Club with a Catholic church ceremony at St. Veronica’s Parish in Flossmoor, Illinois—a perfect blend of sacred tradition and scenic charm.
Read moreA Catholic Wedding Ceremony and County Line Orchard Reception Celebration
As a wedding photography and videography team, we love when couples choose to begin their day with a Catholic ceremony at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana. The church’s stunning architecture, warm natural light, and deeply rooted traditions provide an elegant and reverent atmosphere that translates beautifully on camera.
Following Estefani and Victor's ceremony, heading to County Line Orchard in Hobart for the reception felt like stepping into a storybook. Especially in May, the temperatures are just right, offering a dreamy mix of rustic charm and vibrant greenery—perfect for golden hour portraits and candid moments.
Read moreSummer Wedding At St. Maria Goretti Church
A celebratory dip for the bride and groom after their church wedding at St. Maria Goretti.
Wow - I had a lot of fun capturing Kim and Tim's summer wedding at St. Maria Goretti Church with photos afterward at Centennial Park and the reception at Halls of St. George. From the welcoming hospitality of each of their families to the "singing bridesmaids", it was an inspirational day for sure.
We started the day with myself capturing bridal prep and Bridget with the guys.
Wedding day bridal prep for Kim and her bridesmaids.
Getting ready at the bride's parent's home.
Groom prep for a church wedding at St. Maria Goretti.
Bride and groom dressed and ready for their summer wedding.
Kim's Dad escorted her to the church in his vintage car and in his arms down the aisle of St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana as Tim looked on.
The bride and her father at a catholic wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church.
Wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana.
Bubble exit at St. Maria Goretti Church.
After the exit we went inside for family pictures and I also took the couple around the church for photos. Kim wanted to show off the stained glass behind the altar and we did just that with them in a classic kiss down below. Then we were off to Centennial Park.
Bride and groom at the altar of St. Maria Goretti Church.
Stained glass windows overlook the bride and groom for their church wedding photos.
Showing off the bride's wonderful dress at church.
At Centennial Park, once again I went off with the girls while Bridget photographed the guys. And then we let the girls goof off with Tim and the same with Kim and the guys.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen photos at Centennial Park in Dyer, Indiana.
Bride with groomsmen and groom with bridesmaids.
Fun wedding day photos.
Summer wedding photos at Centennial Park.
Centennial Park is a popular destination for wedding pictures in Northwest Indiana and we utilized all of the wonderful backgrounds there including the lake and greenery as we walked the perimeter of the park.
Bride and groom walk along the greenery at Centennial Park.
Bride and groom at the edge of the Centennial lake.
It had been awhile since a wedding party had attempted a jumping shot, but Kim and Tim's group were up for it with shoes flying. Soon it would be time to celebrate indoors at the Halls of St. George.
Ninja masters and shoe throwers in the summer sun of Centennial Park.
The fun continued at the reception at Halls of St. George with intros, speeches and cake cutting. A special appearance was make via cardboard cutout of "a guy named Mike" and then it was time to hit the dance floor.
Fun times at Halls of St. George for a summer wedding reception.
“It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
Hurry boy, she’s waiting there for you”
Dance floor fun at Halls of St. George.
It appears the "singing bridesmaids" only know the chorus of the song Africa, but they did a fine job of it!!
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Kim and Tim's summer wedding at St. Maria Goretti Church. Be sure to tune in to the social media channels below for more images. As always, to inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please use the Contact Form to set up a meeting. I'd love to chat with you about your wedding.
Catholic Wedding Ceremony At Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church
The bride and groom stroll down the aisle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
I sometimes refer to some of the weddings I shoot as an "epic wedding". Maria and Seth's Fall wedding truly was an EPIC wedding!! The 20 bridesmaids and groomsmen, Maria's beautifully long veil, the couple's wonderfully large families, the rocking dance floor at the reception are a few of the highlights that made it such a memorable day. Let's take a look...
When I walked in to photograph bridal prep at Maria's parents home I found a very welcoming, very happy and jovial group who were like worker bees on a mission. The laughter and the tears were flowing, but these girls were serious. They snuck in a few selfies and oggled some adorable babies, but when it was time to get Maria into her dress, they were all over it.
Bridal prep in Chesterton, Indiana.
Mom and bride share a moment on wedding day.
I checked in with my second photographer who was with the groom and his guys. She said they were terrific and they were getting some fun shots. Soon it was time to trek off to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Kingsford Heights, Indiana near LaPorte.
The bride and groom on wedding day.
The quaint church is tucked away amid farmland. It was filled up with friends and family as you can see from this balcony shot. The altar provided some wonderful architechture as a backdrop to the grand ceremony. A little under two hours later and we were taking family photos and then off to Chesterton for the reception.
A view from the balcony at Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church.
Catholic wedding ceremony in Kingsford Heights, Indiana.
The church gave us a nice wooded area to shoot in where we had a bunch of fun capturing Maria and Seth and the entire wedding party.
Wedding party has fun after the ceremony.
With such a long and flowing veil, I had to get a shot of it floating in the air as the bride and groom kissed.
The veil floats on air as the bride and groom kiss.
We got back to the hall before guests arrived, but this group was already ready to dance. This was a good sign. While I sometimes had to fight my way through the crowded dance floor, it was perfect as there were so many fun moments to capture. Pure joy on everyone's faces...
Wedding reception fun at Trinity Hall in Chesterton, Indiana.
The groom lifts the bride into the air at Trinity Hall in Chesterton, Indiana.
So many more images to come from Maria and Seth's Catholic wedding ceremony at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the reception at Trinity Hall in Chesterton, Indiana. Stay tuned here and on social media sites below.
I leave you with the bride and groom dancing in the picturesque garden and gazebo of Trinity Hall just before the reception started...
The bride gets dipped in the garden area at Trinity Hall.