Wedding At St. George Greek Orthodox Church

October 12, 2020 Steve Vansak

Wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Maggie and Ben had a lovely day for their Fall wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana. We started the day at the home of the bride’s parents where in addition to hair and make up by Melissa Marshall - on location shoulder massages were being given courtesy of the father of the bride.

A swarm of bees attacked the flower girl and “please turn on the blue tooth” means the sister of the bride and maid of honor can and will break into dance.

Oh, and another photographer showed up to try and upstage me!! :)

Getting ready for a Fall wedding in October.

I photographed some at home portraits of the bride while second photographer Jaime captured the guys who were right next door. Then it was off to the church for the ceremony.

Bridal portraits at the bride’s parent’s home.

Let it be known that if it wasn’t for You Tube, no groomsmen’s ties in all of America would be properly placed and secured.

The groom and his guys get ready for the big day.

The bride walked down the aisle escorted by her Dad as friends and family looked on. St. George Greek Orthodox Church has some incredible architecture so I made sure to take some wide shots to show it off along with getting in close to see the happy expressions of these newlyweds.

Scenes of a wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana.

Exchanging vows at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

The celebration begins outside St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

After family photos at the altar it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures. A few in the church and then we went to Lake Hills Park in St. John to capture some Fall color.

Wedding party on the altar of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

Bride and groom on the altar at St. George Church in Schererville, Indiana.

The newlyweds with Fall leaves behind them.

Fall color surrounds the bride and groom as they kiss.

Chillin’ at the pier at Lake Hills Park in St. John, Indiana.

Fall wedding photos in Northwest Indiana.

Clouds fill the sky after a Fall wedding ceremony.

We met up with the wedding party for group photos and then it was off to the reception at The Patrician.

Bridesmaids group photos at Lake Hills Park.

The bridesmaids battle with the bride on her big day.

Groom and groomsmen photos at a Fall wedding.

Wedding reception guests at The Patrician Banquets were treated to some sweet treats and lovely decorations when they arrived. The bride and groom were introduced and immediately went into their first dance and cake cutting. After dinner it was parent dances and then the dance floor opened up.

Decorations and sweet treats at a Fall wedding reception at The Patrician.

If dancing wasn’t your thing, you could always grab your coloring books for entertainment. And yes, that is REAL MONEY all over the dance floor!

Wedding reception fun at The Patrician Banquets in Schererville, Indiana.

The Father of the bride dances with his daughter.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Maggie and Ben’s wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana with many more images to come. Please follow the social media channels below for more from this and other weddings. Also, fill out the Contact Form right here to schedule a meeting about your wedding photography.

Fall Wedding At Fair Oaks Farmhouse

November 25, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk behind Fair Oaks Farmhouse on a chilly November day.

It was all about the orange at Kim and Dusty’s Fall wedding at Fair Oaks Farmhouse Restaurant. This particular November day had a winter vibe with snow on the ground, yet we still had Fall color to work with. It made for some unique wedding photos on the rustic property. Jello shots were dispersed to all those involved in the wedding and girls gladly played along for a faux passing out picture.

Bridal prep and groom prep was all at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Fair Oaks Farms. It has a convenient tunnel that leads to the reception area in case of bad weather.

I covered the girls getting ready while second photographer Lauren was with the guys. Soon it would be time for our first look on the porch of the farmhouse.

Bridal prep at the Fairfield Inn at Fair Oaks Farms.

Sadly, a fight broke out among the bride and her bridesmaids… JUST KIDDING!! These girls were a lot of fun and I encouraged them to have duel with their winter shawls.

Bride has fun with her friend and bridesmaid on her wedding day.

Groom prep for a wedding at Fair Oaks Farms.

It was quite chilly this mid November day so after Dusty bravely waited for Kim to arrive for their first look / reveal, we stepped inside for these guys to warm up a bit. Then we were in and out for pictures all around the property of Fair Oaks Farms.

First look for the bride and groom on the porch at Fair Oaks Farmhouse Restaurant.

A kiss and an embrace with Indiana farmland in the background.

Wedding party photos during a fall / winter wedding at Fair Oaks Farmhouse.

Bride and groom portraits with fall color at Fair Oaks Farms.

The ceremony was held inside with the couple’s friend as officiant. Family photos followed and then we stepped away for a sunset picture. We then made our way to the reception area where dancers of all ages were awaiting as Trans Audio rocked the ballroom.

Indoor wedding ceremony at Fair Oaks Farms.

Wedding ceremony vows at Fair Oaks Farms.

Bride and groom take a walk at sunset at Fair Oaks Farms.

On the way back to the reception room, my assistant Michelle noticed the tunnel connecting the hotel to the farmhouse was lit and encouraged me to do a photos of the couple and we did just that. Then it was onto the party!!

Bride and groom inside Fair Oaks Farmhouse Restaurant.

Fall wedding reception at Fair Oaks Farmhouse Restaurant.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Kim and Dusty’s Fall wedding at Fair Oaks Farmhouse. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please use the Contact Form right here. As always, more images can be found on the social media channels below.

Fall Wedding At Meyer's Castle

November 18, 2019 Steve Vansak

Night portrait of the bride and groom at Meyer’s Castle.

Two wedding dresses, two suits and two hearts all on a chilly Fall day at Meyer’s Castle for Reema and Corey’s wedding. This castle is located near Chicago in Northwest Indiana hidden from the highway behind a forest of tall trees.

I met up with the girls in the bridal suite for detail photos while second photographer Kerrie captured the guys in the nearby castle lounge. Total Image Bride took care of hair and make up.

Chicago and Northwest Indiana wedding venue Meyer’s Castle.

Indian and American wedding details at Meyer’s Castle bridal suite.

Indian American bride shows off her two dresses on wedding day.

First looks are not only great for that wonderful moment of coming together for the first time on wedding day, but sometimes they are a necessity for time restraints. By having a first look in the afternoon, Reema and Corey were able to get in daytime pictures before their late afternoon ceremony. November sees a time change with darkness at 4:30pm. However, we did do some night photographs after the ceremony and before the reception.

First look in the northern courtyard at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding photos in November at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding party group photos on the circular drive at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding photos at Meyer’s Castle on a crisp November day.

The traditional Indian ceremony was presided over by Muharaj Rakesh Shar and featured flower girls arriving down the aisle via a mini Land Rover and it also featured much symbolism and colorful props. The ever colorful Meyer’s Castle peacocks were also present.

Traditional Indian wedding ceremony at Meyer’s Castle.

After the ceremony and family pictures, the bride and groom and entire wedding changed clothes for their big entrance into the reception area.

The wedding reception featured an incredible candy buffet and the dance floor was simply insane courtesy of DJ Mark Kline.

Wedding reception fun at Meyer’s Castle in November.

First dance and parent dance at Meyer’s Castle Fall wedding.

This has been a sneak peek look at Reema and Corey’s November Fall wedding at Meyer’s Castle. For more images from this and other weddings, please follow the social media channels below. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here.

Fall Wedding At Wicker Park Social Center

October 14, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk on the grounds of Wicker Park.

When I arrived at The Hair Shaak and make up artist Brittany Hennings was doing the finishing touches, the bridesmaids were already gushing over Francesca’s gorgeous look for her big day. Mom helped place the veil and then we were off to the bride’s parent’s home for dress and details.

Second photographer Michelle was with Zane and his guys where football talk ruled the day and congratulatory drink may or may not have been consumed.

Mom helps her daughter into her dress on wedding day.

I asked Zane if he was ready and he enthusiastically said yes. And with that, the first look between bride and groom was underway on the back deck of Wicker park Social Center. Fall leaves were strewn about as Francesca made her way toward her groom. After they had their moment we began photos with the wedding party as well as the couple.

First look for the bride and groom at Wicker Park in Highland, Indiana.

Autumn yellow surrounds the bride and groom at Wicker Park.

The enormous willow trees at Wicker Park hover over the bride and groom.

Wedding party group photos at Wicker Park Social Center.

Bride and groom on their wedding day at Wicker Park.

The lovely fountain and tall will trees of Wicker Park at a Fall wedding.

All of my weather apps said no rain until nightfall. Sometimes those things don;t quite get it right as we did some rain during the ceremony and family pictures afterwards. However, it didn’t hamper the joy of the moment as Francesca and Zane married and the ring bearer delivered his top secret briefcase.

Outdoor Fall wedding at Wicker Park Social Center.

Autumn wedding at the gazebo of Wicker Park Social Center.

The reception was a Fall festival in and of itself, complete with a groom’s cake and tons of homemade desserts. Trans Audio brought the music sequined jackets and a good time was had by all. I even snuck out for some night portraits by the gazebo with the bride and groom.

Fall decorations at a wedding reception at Wicker Park.

Wedding reception fun at Wicker Park Social Center.

First dance for the bride and groom during a Fall wedding reception.

Slow dance outside at night for the bride and groom with a lit up fountain and gazebo.

This has merely been a sneak peek look at Francesca and Zane’s Fall wedding at Wicker park Social Center in Highland, Indiana. Many more images to follow and do check out the social media channels below to see more. To inquire about wedding photography, please do fill out the Contact Form and I will get back with you in short order.

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