Winter Wedding Ceremony At St. Maria Goretti Church

February 27, 2017 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom share a moment at St. Maria Goretti Church.

Samantha and Dale's February wedding at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana was full of great moments - lots of laughs and mimosas during getting ready, to nervous giggles during the exchange of rings all the way to the emotional speeches and first dances. Let me take you through the story of their big day...

When I arrived, the Mimosa Bar was open for business and everyone was in great spirits, including the dog!! Krissy V. tended to make up while Katelyn Pruitt styled hair.

The Pink Pajama Crew (aka Sam's bridesmaids) actually laughed at whatever joke I happened to say and soon it was time for Samantha to get into her dress.

The bridesmaids have a pajama party on the morning of the wedding.

Samantha looked stunning in the backlit room as her MOH helped her with the veil.

The MOH assists the bride with her veil.

Second photographer Bridget was with Dale and the groomsmen during this time as they put down a little "robitussin" to help out with the cold temperatures!!

The groom and groomsmen toast to the big day ahead.

Friends and family filled the pews at St. Maria Goretti Church as Sam and her father made their way down the aisle with Dale anxiously looking on. All the candles glistened as they exchanged vows.

Winter wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church.

A reader speaks at a wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti.

After the ceremony, we did family photos in the church and then set out to Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

Wedding party photo at St. Maria Goretti.

Parents and couples photos at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana.

I remember walking out of the church and saying "these temperatures don't seem too bad". Famous last words!! When we arrived at Centennial Park the 18mph winds kicked in with a drop in temps to somewhere in the mid 20's. Much respect to the wedding party for enduring the madness. And of course, a shout out to our bride Samantha and her lovely veil that took a beating!!

Winter wedding photos at Centennial Park.

The wind carries the bride's veil on the bridge at Centennial Park.

Villa Cesare looked spectacular with the muted gold tones of Samantha and Dale's decor. The cake table was epic and I loved the Fuji Instax film cameras for guests to use.

Wedding decorations at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.

The wedding party intros were a lot of fun and we scanned the room to capture the great moments - from the flower girl practicing to be the next Ronda Rowsey to Sam's emotional dance with her Dad while the ring bearer looked on.

Fun and emotional moments at a Villa Cesare wedding reception.

First dances at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.

We saw quite the contrast with the single women vying for the bouquet and the look of terror on the men during the garter toss...

The bouquet toss at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.

The dance floor was alive all night as Operation Get Down provided the soundtrack...

A full dance floor at Villa Cesare during a winter wedding reception.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Samantha and Dale's wedding ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church in Dyer, Indiana. To inquire about your big day, be sure to fill out the Contact Form. More images to follow at social media channels below.

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.

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