Wedding At Oak Glen United Reformed Church

January 31, 2017 Steve Vansak

Church exit with family, friends and lots of bubbles.

Lynne and Dale had a wonderful wedding at Oak Glen United Reformed Church in Lansing, Illinois with many, many friends and family attending the ceremony and reception. It was a cold winter day, but the warmth was all around the happy couple.

We started out with bridal prep and then it was time for the emotional first look in the center aisle of the church.

Bridal prep at Oak Glen United Reformed Church.

Dale waited patiently as Lynne made her way down the center aisle and myself and second photographer Kerrie covered from all angles. It was a wonderful moment.

First look / reveal for the bride and groom at Oak Glen United Reformed Church.

We then began couples photos and all of the bridal party and family images. It was then time to freshen up and let guests in for the ceremony.

View from the balcony as the bride and groom walk the center aisle surrounded by pews and bibles.

A total of EIGHT flower girls and one excited bridesmaid.

Lynne looked resplendent as she walked down the aisle with her father as the congregation stood. Dale had a wonderfully emotional moment during the exchanging of the vows. Soon they were married and exited the church amidst bubbles and a whole lot of cheering.

The bride and her father walk down the aisle during a church wedding.

Wedding ceremony at Oak Glen United Reformed Church.

Winter wedding bubble exit in Lansing, Illinois.

Before the reception we made a quick pit stop to the couple's favorite craft brewery, One Trick Pony. Then it was onto the cake, dinner and dancing at Casa Maria in Dyer, Indiana.

Bride and groom behind the drum kit at One Trick Pony brewery.

Winter wedding reception at Casa Maria Banquet Hall.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Lynne and Dale's wedding at Oak Glen United Reformed Church. It was a great day and I completely enjoyed spending the day with their wonderful friends and family.

Wedding At St. Thomas More Church In Munster, Indiana

November 16, 2016 Steve Vansak

Wedding ceremony at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana.

Amy and Steve had been planning their November wedding at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana for quite some time. The big day finally came and it couldn't have been more perfect. We started out as usual with bridal prep where our flower girl Mia was quite pleased to have been pampered in the beauty chair.

The Munster church really came to life as friends and family poured in to watch Amy walk down the aisle escorted by her Dad.

Wedding party on the altar at Saint Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana.

After family photos at church, we were off to Centennial Park to beat the oncoming nightfall as November sees it get dark very early. We were able to capture some nice orange hues and we stayed into the blue hour to capture the moon reflecting off of the lake. The bridesmaids were able to recreate the Bridesmaids movie poster with Amy and Steve. The bride and groom also got in a quick game of touch football.

Sunset wedding photos at Centennial Park.

Kissing at the edge of the Centennial Park lake.

Recreating of the Bridesmaids movie poster.

The super moon reflects off of the lake at Centennial Park.

The reception was decked out in Fall decor and smores party favors were at every table. Even the flower girl caught the bouquet. I could have given her my business card, but I think I'll have a long time to wait on that wedding!!

Fall wedding reception at Wicker Park Social Center.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Amy and Steve's November wedding at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana. More images to follow and as always, be sure to use the Contact Form for all inquiries.

Wedding At Westminster Presbyterian Church In Munster, Indiana

November 7, 2016 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom at sunset on the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

We had a wonderful day for Tiffany and Shane's Fall wedding at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Munster, Indiana. We started out in the morning with bridal prep in the loft of the groom's parent's home. These Chicago Cubs fans had their beloved Cubbies there in spirit and decor and Shane's mom served up apple pie to go along with the mimosa bar.

The bride has a quiet moment while getting ready for her big day.

Shane awaited Tiffany's arrival at the North end of the Centennial Park bridge. It was a sweet and dramatic moment as she walked along across the long bridge to his awaiting arms.

First look for the bride and groom on the Centennial Park bridge.

We went all around Centennial Park taking group shots as well as romantic couples photos. The guys showed off their socks while the girls revealed their red shoes.

The wedding party shows off their socks and shoes.

I'm happy to report that no injuries occurred as the wedding party launched into the air while the bride and groom kissed. Soon we would be off to the church for the ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Wedding party photos at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

Bride and groom portrait at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

The bride and groom stroll around the lake at Centennial Park.

Westminster Presbyterian is a wonderful church nestled away on Columbia Avenue in Munster, Indiana. I loved the architecture there and capturing the wonderful moments that occurred during Tiffany and Shane's ceremony.

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Munster, Indiana.

Wedding ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Munster, Indiana.

I love it when we get some good sized bubbles filling the air as the bride and groom exit the church.

Bride and groom exit with bubbles at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Our final stop of the day was Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana for the reception. The lighting was "cubbie blue" as the Chicago Cubs World Series game played on the big screen as friends and family celebrated.

Wedding reception celebration at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

First dance for the bride and groom at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek with many more images to come. Please fill out the Contact Form for availability for your wedding date and stay tuned to the Region Weddings Instagram feed for more wedding pictures.

Wedding At St. Patrick Catholic Church In Chesterton, Indiana

October 17, 2016 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom take a break on some logs at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve.

Katie and Chad's Fall wedding at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chesterton, Indiana began at Katie's parent's home. The kitchen became a make shift hair and beauty salon and I'm sure the resident bulldog was quite puzzled by all of the excitement.

Bridal prep for a Fall wedding in Chesterton, Indiana.

The bride's pet bulldog wears her veil on the morning of her wedding.

While I photographed the girls, second photographer Kerrie was at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve taking the groomsmen pictures. After the ceremony we'd all head back here for photos.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana.

The ceremony saw the priest hosting a version of the Anniversary dance as he had all married guests stand up and dismissed them by the length of their marriage. Soon it was time for the first kiss, family photos and then we took a visit to the quaint chapel located behind the main church.

Wedding ceremony at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Chesterton, Indiana.

Wedding photos at the chapel at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

The mild temperatures made the surroundings at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve very serene as we strolled around using the wonderful bridge and the water itself for our backdrops. The wildflowers take on a very golden tone there in the Autumn and it is such a great scene for bride and groom pictures.

A bride and groom portrait in front of the golden wildflowers at Coffee Creek Park.

Wedding photos at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana.

I loved capturing the silhouetted reflections of the wedding party on the water...

Wedding party photos at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve in Chesterton, Indiana.

I am never one to turn down a dramatic sky portrait of the bride and groom, so when I saw sunlight peaking through the clouds, we got into position and captured the moment.

Dramatic clouds descend upon Coffee Creek Nature Preserve during wedding pictures.

The reception at Trinity Hall which is part of St. Patrick's Catholic Church saw the room aglow in blue. A mini wedding cake was located on every table.

Wedding reception at Trinity Hall in Chesterton, Indiana.

Bouquet and garter toss at Trinity Hall in Chesterton, Indiana.

I hope you have enjoyed this Autumn wedding sneak peek from St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Coffee Creek Nature Preserve. Be sure to follow the social media channels and fill out the Contact Form for more info on wedding photography.