Autumn Outdoor Wedding At Centennial Park

October 6, 2015 Steve Vansak

Rain falls upon the bride and groom at the Centennial Park fountain.

Katherine and Justin's outdoor Fall wedding at Centennial Park saw a touch of wind, a little bit of rain, and a slight drop in temperature mixed in with a whole lot of love!! Sounds like the perfect forecast for an Autumn wedding filled with the tremendous warmth of friends and family.

Our day started at The Color Room in Dyer, Indiana where the girls prepped for the day ahead. Speeches were planned, mimosas were served with plenty of nervous laughter during the bridesmaid's first look.

Wedding day prep at The Color Room in Dyer, Indiana.

First look at the bride for her bridesmaids.

Before the wedding we photographed the girls and guys separately and then it was time for our outdoor ceremony on the terrace overlooking the lake at Centennial Park in Munster.

I could see the hearts of parents and family getting tugged as Katherine and Justin were pronounced husband and wife. Family photos and then it was off around the park with the wedding party.

Fall wedding ceremony at Centennial Park.

Outdoor wedding ceremony on the terrace at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

Katherine's bridesmaids were just terrific as they endured some cold winds as we walked around Centennial Park for photos. The rain held up enough for us to get couple's shots all around the park. Then it was time for dinner and huge dance party inside the clubhouse.

Wedding photos at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

Fall wedding reception at the clubhouse in Centennial Park.

So many fun moments from the reception as the dance floor never emptied. The Fall decor was awesome and a perfect resting place for the couple's ring shot. Fun, fun, fun...

This is merely a sneak peek with many more images to come from Katherine and Justin's outdoor Autumn wedding at Centennial Park!!

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.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Mike and Marcy's rock and roll wedding. For more image previews follow me here at this Journal. Please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about openings for your wedding day.

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.

I hope you have enjoyed this quick look at Kevin and Nicole's Fall wedding at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso. Be sure to inquire about your wedding date via the Contact Form and visit the Region Weddings Facebook Page for more updates.