Fall Wedding At Lighthouse Restaurant In Cedar Lake

October 30, 2017 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom on the pier outside Lighthouse Restaurant.

Katie and Mike's Fall wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana was an incredibly joyous affair with a chilly but brief outdoor ceremony, first look on the long pier and plenty of fun on the dance floor.

We started out at Downtown Hair Studio and the off we went to bridal suite on the second floor loft of the Lighthouse. Katie's jewelry really popped against the colors of her Fall decor.

Bridal prep for a Fall wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant.

The bride gets ready in the second floor loft of Lighthouse Restaurant.

Bride and groom first looks / reveals are always great moments and Katie's and Mike's was no exception. Keep in mind that temperatures had fallen into the 40's at this point with quite a bit of wind whipping up the lake water. Katie didn't let Mike wait out there too long and they both warmed each other up with a kiss.

First look for the bride and groom on the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant.

I took turns taking the wedding party outside for pictures. It may not have been sunny, but the EPIC, SWAG, LOVE glasses were on display anyway!!

Fun wedding party photos with sunglasses.

Fall color is definitely here now and we incorporated that into our images along with the lake tide splashing up onto the boradwalk.

A large tree with yellow Fall leaves looms over the bride and groom.

Wedding photos along Cedar Lake by Lighthouse Restaurant.

Bride and groom take a walk along the boardwalk of Cedar Lake.

The bride lakeside with storm clouds on the horizon.

The groom at his Fall wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant.

We finished up the wedding party and family photos and then it was time for our outdoor ceremony at the gazebo.

Wedding party at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Katie said she wanted her ceremony to be quick. It was now 36 degrees outside. She got her wish!! The wedding party filed in, officiant Kelly said some wonderful words, rings were exchanged and 8 minutes later, Katie and Mike kissed!!!

Outdoor Fall wedding ceremony at Lighthouse restaurant gazebo.

The photo booth fun started early and after dinner first dances began. It was alive all night with all ages singing and getting down.

Reception fun at a Fall wedding in Cedar Lake.

First dance for the bride and groom at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Smoke fills the dance floor at Lighthouse Restaurant ballroom.

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Fall Wedding At Sand Creek Country Club

October 25, 2017 Steve Vansak

Fall leaves on a bridge at Coffee Creek Park in Chesterton, Indiana.

So many great moments at Jessica and Mitchell's Fall wedding at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana. We started out in the morning inside the bridal suite with all of the correct ingredients to a successful wedding day - great friends, loving family, hair and make up and caffeine from Starbucks!!

Bridal prep at the Sand Creek bridal suite.

Mother of the bride with her daughter on wedding day.

The guys also had the correct ingredients - a deck of cards and an accurate watch to keep them on time for the forthcoming first looks.

Jessica had two first looks with the first one being with her Dad. He graciously stood patiently awaiting her as I had him staring out to nowhere. They were a bundle of laughs as she approached and at the end he gave her a kiss on her hand. It was one of many great moments of the day. We then whisked her away via golf cart only to be driven right back to have a reveal with Mitchell.

First look with Dad at Sand Creek Country Club.

First look / reveal for bride and groom at Sand Creek Country Club.

After the wedding party offered their congratulations we were off and running with portraits in and around the beautiful Sand Creek garden and then we went looking for Autumn leaves at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve.

Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in the Sand Creek garden in Chesterton, Indiana.

Bride and groom at their Fall wedding at Sand Creek Country Club.

The bride's veil is carried by the wind at her Fall wedding in Chesterton, Indiana.

The wedding party chillin' on the back patio of Sand Creek Golf Course.

Thankfully no groomsmen fell into the creek!!

The groomsmen and bridesmaids on a bridge at Coffee Creek Nature Preserve.

Wedding party photo on a leaf covered bridge.

The bride and groom surrounded by golden Fall color.

The ceremony featured a secret handshake from Dad and daughter as well as blessings from the internet via the wedding officiant and groomsman. The piano playing made a lovely background to the entrance and exit of the new Mr. and Mrs. Adducci.

Wedding ceremony at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

Light streams in behind the bride and groom at Sand Creek in Chesterton, Indiana.

The Sand Creek reception room was aglow in purple and the entrance had past weddings on display in frames and I can't forget the Albanese chocolates for each guest either.

Wedding decoration in the Sand Creek reception room.

First dances for bride and groom and their parents.

Party time on the dance floor during a wedding reception at Sand Creek Country Club.

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Fall Wedding At The Allure

October 10, 2017 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom from the balcony of The Allure.

The Allure is a wedding venue which is often described as "Hollywood glamour" and I always try to capture the majestic ballroom empty, but decorated in all it's glory. I know that Morganne became enamored with it's grandness, so I definitely made a point to sneak away from her getting ready photos to capture the room in a few wide shots before guests entered. Later in the day we also had her and Chris alone in the room for some romantic wedding pictures.

The Allure ballroom decorated for a Fall wedding.

In the morning I spent time with the soon to be Mrs. Chambers and her bridesmaids capturing hair and make up by Sta Glam, bridal details and of course a good amount of goofing off. Second photographer Kerrie captured the guy's prep and Chicago Cubs jerseys.

Bridal details at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Bride getting ready in The Allure bridal suite loft.

I took Morganne and Chris and their wedding party out into the ballroom seperately for photos and then it was time for the ceremony.

Bride and groom solo portraits at The Allure.

I could very much tell that Morganne's Dad was very happy and proud to be the officiant for his daughter's wedding ceremony. He even took on shoe tying duties for the kids!! We made sure to get a portrait of him with the newly married couple signing their marriage license as their son gets a little sleepy eyed. :)

Wedding ceremony at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

As guests enjoyed the cocktail hour, we made our way up to the ballroom for romantic couple's photos and we even ventured outside as the rain let up for some images at The Laporte Little Theatre Club.

Bride and groom share a kiss in the middle of the ballroom of The Allure.

The groom and bride having fun with their wedding party.

Wedding photos at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Bride and groom looking rad in front of The Laporte Little Theatre Club.

Mini orange pumpkins were mixed with the purple reign of table decor at this Fall wedding. The tree bark added a nice Autumn touch as well. Soon it was time for dinner and first dances and then party time!

Fall wedding decorations in The Allure ballroom.

Wedding reception from the balcony at The Allure in Laporte, Indiana.

Chris had some challenges with the garter toss as friends blindfolded him and tied his hands. However, he proved his skills as the garter made it's way into the crowd of single guys.

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Fall Wedding At Signature Banquets In Lowell, Indiana

November 8, 2016 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom share a romantic moment in the old covered bridge at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Autumn was in full swing for Tara and Scott's November wedding. Colors were at their fullest and leaves covered the walkways at Lake County Fairgrounds where we went for pictures. We had a very calm day temperature wise too. But enough with this weather report, let's get to their big day which started off with bridal prep at Hampton Inn in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Bridal prep at the Hampton Inn in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Tara hired an on site masseuse for her and her bridesmaids to take advantage of during breaks in hair and make up. The visiting children were adorable with lots of laughs all around. Things got real as the girls all gathered around to help Tara into her dress and get the lacing all done. She looked beautiful and soon we were off to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point for the first look of the bride and groom.

Bridal portrait with Fall color at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Scott stood just outside the old covered bridge as Tara walk through it to be received by his open arms as they turned toward each other. It was a wonderful and heartfelt moment. They looked positively giddy as they looked at each other.

First look for the bride and groom at the old covered bridge at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Wedding party at Lake County Fairgrounds by the old covered bridge.

I photographed Tara and her bridesmaids while second photographer Bridget handled the guys photos. You can almost hear the crunch of the fall leaves in some of these shots.

Bridesmaids photos at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana.

Beautiful bride surrounded by Fall color.

Groom and his groomsmen at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Scott and Tara strolled the park as the wedding party made their way toward Signature Banquets and the early evening ceremony there. I tried to incorporate as much of those wonderful Autumn leaves as I could into our photos.

Autumn leaves crunch beneath the bride and groom's feet.

Romantic Fall wedding photos at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana.

The ceremony took place inside Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana complete with a double sized wagon for the kids and a champagne toast for the adults.

Wedding ceremony at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

The purple and blue uplighting added to the party ambiance and guests "got down" literally on the dance floor.

Wedding reception at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Tara and Scott's Fall wedding at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana. Stay tuned here and on the Region Weddings Instagram feed for more images. As always, all inquiries should go to the Contact Form and I will get back with you shortly.