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Molly the Trolley is a charming, historic trolley operated by the Crown Point Community Library and the City of Crown Point. It is also available as a wedding limousine.
This couple’s love story was entirely set within the historic city in Northwest Indiana, with bridal prep at Megan’s parents’ home on the north end of the city and photos of the bride and her bridesmaids done right off of Summit Avenue.
Read moreEmily and Josh will be getting married at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan later this year. To match the aesthetic of their wedding venue, the couple chose to have their engagement photos taken in downtown Crown Point with the many types of brick and various vine covered walls there.
It didn’t hurt that they regularly would take walks all around the downtown Square and of course partake in the many dining options.
Read moreChristmas tree lights surround the bride and groom outside the Old Lake County Courthouse.
Tori and Steve had originally planned to have a Spring wedding but this is the year 2020 and well, we all know that plans for this year had to be flexible to put it mildly.
So a winter wedding it ended up being and what a beautiful day it was.
I started off with bridal prep at the Old Lake County Courthouse inside the spacious Accessor’s Room on the third floor while Kay covered guy’s prep at the couple’s home.
Bridal details at the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
The bride and her bridesmaid’s get ready for the big day in Crown Point, Indiana.
In between taking details photos of fun moments, mementos and the flowers provided by Kathy’s Florist I also snuck down to the Maki Ballroom as was amazed at how Stacey and crew of The Grand CP had created a winter wonderland for the reception later that night. Stay tuned for those images down below.
Bridal prep at the Old Crown Point Courthouse
The ceremony took place just down the street at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point. Before we left the downtown Square to see Tori walk down the aisle, we had a first look with Dad and Kay took some portraits of the groom outside the venerable church while I shot the girls in the downtown area.
First look with Dad on the 3rd floor of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
Portraits of the bride inside the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
Bride and bridesmaids outside the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
Groom and groomsmen prep at a Crown Point winter wedding.
Groom and groomsmen photos outside St. Mary’s Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
The bride escorted down the aisle by her parents.
Winter wedding ceremony at St. Mary’s Church in Crown Point.
After the ceremony we took family photos and bride and groom photos inside the church. Then we made our way to downtown Crown Point for some unique, night time bride and groom pictures outside and inside the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
Bride and groom portraits on the altar at St. Mary’s Church.
The bride and groom take a stroll down the center aisle of St. Mary’s Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
The newlyweds before they exit the church parking lot.
A nighttime wedding photo during the holiday season in front of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
Under the veil wedding photo in downtown Crown Point during a December wedding.
Bride and groom on the stairs leading to the 3rd floor of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.
As I explained earlier, Maki Ballroom truly was a winter wonderland. Musician Denny B. entertained guest before and after dinner. Spotlight was on the bride and groom for the first dance and the father of the bride got a bit emotional during the dance with his daughter.
Winter wedding decorations at Maki Ballroom.
A winter themed wedding inside Maki Ballroom.
First dance for a winter themed wedding at Maki Ballroom.
Winter wedding reception at Maki Ballroom inside the old Crown Point Courthouse.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Tori and Steve’s winter wedding at Maki Ballroom inside the Old Crown Point Courthouse. Be sure to fill out the contact form to inquire about your big day right here. Stay tuned for more wedding photographer here and on the social media channels below.
Engagement photo in downtown Crown Point.
The sun was radiant for April and Fred's engagement session in downtown Crown Point. We needed it too because the wind was strong and chilly. The idea was to give a hometown flavor to the soon to be married couple's engagement photos along with a Spring time look. I was pleased to capture the rays of the sun sneaking through this blooming tree next to the old courthouse on the Square - both for the look and the warmth it brought!!
We definitely wanted to showcase the Grand Old Lady as the the historic courthouse is named with our happy couple out front as the blue sky reflected off the windows.
Kissing in front of the Old Courthouse in Crown Point.
I felt bad for April as her hair was constantly blowing around from the high winds. Luckily we were shielded a bit from the tall buildings as we strolled around the Square. The bright sun gave us a warm look though and I appreciate these guys putting up with me going through several takes until the wind settled.
Collage of Crown Point engagement photos.
For some of the images, April and Fred simply sat on a bench in one of the courtyards on the square as I fired off candids. I'm not sure what they were discussing, but they had a few laughs as I spied on them from afar.
We then finally made our way to the west side of the Old Courthouse where the late afternoon, orange sun illuminated the tall building.
Engagement photo underneath the American flag in downtown Crown Point.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at April and Fred's engagement photo session in downtown Crown Point. Look for more images soon on the Facebook and Instagram feeds listed below.
Think Spring!!