Wedding At Signature Banquets

September 17, 2015 Steve Vansak

Wedding cake at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

Love is sweet indeed!! Gwen and Keith's wedding at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana had many sweet moments and fun moments and "crush the dance floor" moments as well. It was the first time I'd seen a Dad as a Best Man and the first ever wedding party hayride that look us through the backroads of Lowell, Indiana. Let me take you through the day...

The bride and bridesmaids get ready for a wedding in Lowell, Indiana.

The bride and bridesmaids started their day at the couple's home and then made their way to Lowell United Methodist Church to put on their dresses. From breakfast cheers to detail shots of the Chicago Bears garter and the cute little ones, it was a sweet bunch for sure.

After Gwen got into her dress, it was time for some bridesmaids photos and then a walk down the aisle...

Portrait of the bride inside Lowell United Methodist Church.

It was raining during the ceremony, but soon the skies would clear for our epic hayride with the wedding party!!

Wedding ceremony at Lowell United Methodist Church.

Wedding photos along the rural roads of Lowell, Indiana.

The bride and groom kiss in the shade of a row of trees.

Everyone had a good time being driven by Terry, our tractor driver, as people from town honked and cheered us on. We hopped off on occasion for photos and I knew I had to get the entire wedding party atop the large flatbed.

The wedding party on a hayride through the backroads of Lowell, Indiana.

Eventually our hayride pulled up to Signature Banquets where it was time for cake, speeches, dinner, music and fun. I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Gwen and Keith's wedding. Fall is here!!

Wedding reception at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

Rock and Roll Wedding at the Halls of Saint George

October 21, 2014 Steve Vansak

The groom carries his bride through leaves in Crown Point, Indiana.

Mike and Marcy are a fun couple who love listening and playing music as well as watching football on Sundays while their cat runs around their home. They told me they were having a band at their wedding reception at the Halls of Saint George and a great one at that, The Crawpuppies whom I know well. I was excited to capture their day.

We started out at the couple's home in Cedar Lake as Marcy and the girls got their make up done by The Beauty Pros. Stories were being told and lots of laughs as I took detailed shots of Marcy's garter, shoes and more along with Mike's guitars. Her mom helped her into her dress as Kurt Cobain looked on from above.

Soon we were off to dodge the rain and cool temperatures at Lemon Lake Park in Crown Point, Indiana for the first look as well as some fun wedding party images and romantic wedding photos of the bride and groom.

First look on the pier at Lemon Lake Park.

The bride and groom turn to see each other for the first time on wedding day.

Fall colors pop in the background as the bride and groom kiss on the pier.

I let the couple have a few moments on the pier together and took a good number of images to show off the wonderfully saturated Fall color in the background. We then took wedding party pictures and Marcy and Mike walked all over the park with us taking photos for their wedding book.

Fun, Fall wedding photos at Lemon Lake Park.

The bride's veil blows in the wind as she kisses her new husband.

The late afternoon wedding ceremony at Halls of Saint George was moved indoors due to cold temperatures and the occasional drizzling rain. Friends and family whooped it up as the couple were married. We then scooped them up for a few more images outside the hall before dinner and the party began.

Indoor wedding ceremony at the Halls of Saint George.

The newlyweds kiss as nightfall rolls in at the Halls of Saint George in Schererville, Indiana.

I had a ball covering their rock and roll themed wedding reception, listening to great live music from The Crawpuppies and taking the bridesmaids up for a photo opportunity on the drum kit. The rings were placed on the Fender Stratocaster to go with the theme of the day.

A rock and roll inspired wedding reception at the Halls of Saint George.

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The bride and groom's first dance at Halls of St. George.

Fall Wedding at Taltree Arboretum

October 19, 2014 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom share a moment in the garden at Taltree Arboretum.

Kevin and Nicole's Fall outdoor wedding and reception at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana had a strong emphasis on family and friends as most weddings do. Their nuptials at the hidden pavilion had very much the feel of a family picnic. So many laughs, good music and a casual elegance throughout the entire event. Oh, and the scenery was gorgeous!!

Fall colors come to life as the bride and groom take a walk at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Friends and family brought out their families and the ceremony was cozy and full of laughter and a few happy tears. A member of the wedding party was the officiant and the bride and groom shared their first kiss to much applause.

An outdoor wedding ceremony at Taltree Arboretum.

I love open air wedding reception such as this. I was able to hover around the proceedings and take many fun, candid and "in the moment" wedding photos. As children played, adults mingled, ate strawberry wedding cake and drank some bubbly Chandon champagne.

Open air wedding reception at the Taltree Arboretum Pavilion.

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Fall Wedding at Centennial Park

October 8, 2014 Steve Vansak

A romantic kiss at sunset at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

I have to hand it to Kristen and Ryan and their entire wedding party for toughing out the cold temperatures (mid 30's) at her Fall wedding at Centennial Park. Looking back years from now I believe they will have a good laugh over the ridiculous weather. See, goosebumps aside during the photographs, this was a fun wedding!!

We started the day at The Chop Shop in Lansing, IL where in between morning bagels, hairspray, and lots of laughs there were decisions being made on moving the ceremony inside. Kristen's beautiful decorations would not have survived the high winds so inside it was. Centennial Park has a wonderful reception room with wood floors and a look out over the lake. Her beautiful and colorful flowers courtesy of Sugarfield Flowers were going to pop either way.

Getting ready for the Autumn wedding at The Chop Shop hair salon.

Family looked on as the ring bearer made a break for it during the introductions which amused the flower girl. Reverend Doug Klukken kept the proceedings lighthearted and Kristen and Ryan were married.

Indoor wedding ceremony at Centennial Park.

The groomsmen at least had jackets, but the bridesmaids were strapless. I felt for them, but they made it happen as we walked along the grounds of Centennial Park taking wedding photos on the bridge and the garden as well as the amphitheater stage.

The bridesmaids show off their purple dresses on the bridge that overlooks the Centennial Park clubhouse.

After family and group photos were done, the couple went on a romantic stroll and we eventually ended up in the Centennial garden for dusk shot. Night was coming and the clouds were dark and dramatic. We were able to fire off a few sunset images as well.

Romantic stroll around Centennial Park for the bride and groom.

An evening kiss inside the Centennial Garden area.

One of the things I love about Fall weddings is all of the Autumn decor at the reception. Kristen and Ryan had tree bark table placements as well as twigs and more. Another great decorative addition was the illuminated LOVE sign that I understand the bride's father made.

Fall wedding reception at the Centennial Park clubhouse in Munster, Indiana.

The first dance in front of an illuminated sign of LOVE at Centennial Park.

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