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Emily 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!!
Mike and Danielle were married at the Old Crown Point Courthouse in Crown Point, Indiana as part of the Get Hitched promotion to help preserve the legacy of the historic building. To learn more about this promotion, please visit the Get Hitched website.
Get Hitched at the Old Crown Point Courthouse promotional poster.
Our bride Danielle looks just as striking as Colleen Moore does in the above poster in the is bridal portrait taken at nearby Ellendale Farm.
A pretty bride in a portrait taken at Ellendale Farm near downtown Crown Point.
The wedding took place on July 5th just after Independence Day celebrations. We started out at Glamour Hair Design in Valparaiso. I always try to capture all the laughter and fun that often takes place at the Getting Ready sessions on the wedding day and that was pretty easy with these girls!! They simply couldn't stop laughing and goofing off. I guess they got pretty used to me being there and the cocktails may have played a part too. :)
A bridesmaid sneaks up on the bride to give her a kiss.
Bridesmaids goof off with make up at Glamour Design Salon in Valparaiso.
The flower girl fit right in with this group as she was not camera shy in anyway. Here she is with the bride just before taking off to the Crown Point wedding ceremony.
The bride hugs the flower girl just before her wedding ceremony in Crown Point, Indiana.
Soon we were inside the Grand Old Lady which is the nickname for the old Crown Point courthouse located on Main Street in the downtown square. The father of the bride walked her down the aisle with friends and family looking on.
Father of the bride walks her down the aisle of the old Crown Point courthouse.
The groom gave her a surprise dip during their first kiss as the pastor roared with approving laughter.
The groom dips his bride during the first kiss at their wedding ceremony at the Crown Point courthouse.
Family wedding photos took place outside the building in front of the steps. Well wishers honked their horns as they drove around the shopping square.
Family wedding photos on the steps of the Crown Point Courthouse.
The groom was all smiles on his wedding day...
The groom smiles with joy on his wedding day on the front steps of the Crown Point courthouse.
After family portraits we took a 3 minute drive to the Ellendale Farm neighborhood in Crown Point for romantic wedding photos along the lake.
A sunburst appears in the sky as the bride and groom look toward each other in this romantic wedding photo at Ellendale Farm in Crown point.
The Crown Point flavor continued as guests were treated to a candy bar with swirled lollipops as the bride and groom did their first dance in the courthouse Bali ballroom.
Lollipop wedding decorations at a reception at the Crown Point courthouse.
First dance inside the Bali ballroom during a wedding reception at the Crown Point courthouse.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek as Mike and Danielle "get hitched" at the old Crown Point Courthouse. for more updates, stay tuned to this Journal and like the SBV Photography Facebook Page.