Wedding At Parry Court In Crown Point

August 3, 2015 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom photo in front of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.

Our bride Denise became infatuated with Parry Court, a picturesque off shoot of the Crown Point downtown square, from seeing an image from fine art photographer Scott Wood. So much so that she decided she HAD to have her wedding there. Trouble is, it had never been done before!! After quite a few phone calls and meetings with the town of Crown Point she not only convinced them to rent the spot to her, but she has now created a whole new wedding venue here in Northwest Indiana.

If Parry Court is your ideal wedding venue, please contact the city of Crown Point and then be sure to come back to this website and fill out my Contact Form to inquire if I have your wedding date open.

Bride and groom wedding photos in the downtown Crown Point square.

I met the happy couple at the Old Courthouse steps and we took images all around the downtown Square. We even had some fun with the statue of the photographer that is on display on the east side of the historic building.

Soon it was ceremony time and Reverend Doug Klukken was in charge of the emotional rollercoaster as friends and family gathered in a circle around them.

Wedding ceremony at Parry Court in Crown Point.

The newly married couple take a stroll down Parry Court.

The outdoor reception was lovely as guests drank cocktails and ate the delicious offerings of Comforts Catering from St. John.

Wedding reception at Parry Court in downtown Crown Point.

Summer Wedding At Centennial Park

June 12, 2015 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom hold hands underneath a deep blue sky at Centennial Park.

It was a warm summer day with deep blue skies at Ashley and Matt's wedding at Centennial Park. The wonderful weather certainly contributed to all the smiles and laughter through out the day along with the joyous occasion of the newlyweds. I would say it was definitely a family affair throughout the day from Getting Ready all the way to kids and parents on the dance floor at the reception.

The day started at Pure Envy Salon in St. John, Indiana with fruit and pastries for breakfast and a whole lot of laughs as hair and make up were readied.

Getting ready for the wedding at Pure Envy Salon.

The outdoor wedding took place on the terrace overlooking the lake at Centennial Park. Reverend Doug Klukken oversaw the nuptials as family and friends soaked up the bright sun.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Centennial Park.

For bride and groom images, we took advantage of the bright sun for some dramatic and artistic wedding photos. The bridesmaids got to wear some fun sunglasses too.

The bride and groom kiss underneath a sunburst after their outdoor summer wedding.

Wedding photo collage from Centennial Park in Munster, IN.

I had not taken a jumping shot in awhile, but since the wedding party seemed up for it - away we went. The groomsmen took off like flying martial arts ninjas. Thankfully the bridesmaids landed safely as plenty of dancing was coming soon.

The wedding party jumps into the air in celebration. — The wedding party jumps into the air in celebration.

The phrase 'Love is the key to happiness' was Ashley and Matt's wedding theme and that was apparent with their key decor. Guests used these to find their table and they made for great detail shots for us.

Wedding reception at the Centennial Park Clubhouse.

So there you have my sneak peek look at Ashley and Matt's summer wedding at Centennial Park. Stay tuned at the social media below for more images. Happy summer everyone!!

First dance for the bride and groom at the Centennial Park Clubhouse.

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.

Wedding at Red Barn Experience

September 30, 2014 Steve Vansak

The bride glows in sunlight at the entrance of The Red Barn Experience in LaPort, Indiana.

Dustin and Rachel's rustic Fall wedding at The Red Barn Experience was filled with smiles and laughter. No really, my camera lens did not have to look far to see smiling, glowing faces. From the bride and groom themselves to family and guests at the reception. As I told Rachel before I left the reception that night, "you guys are doing it up right".

Speaking of smiling faces, when I entered the bridal suite at the Best Western Hotel in LaPorte I saw the dream team of hair and make up with Alex Garcia of Foxy by Alex Garcia and Krissy Vanderwoude of Makeup by Krissy V. and Shannon Grimmer of Fringe Salon. Rachel and her bridesmaids were in good hands and I'm sure the hidden stash of champagne made things all the better!!

Getting ready at The Best Western bridal suite in LaPorte, Indiana.

Rachel had a lovely dress and I got one last shot of her showing off her garter before heading to the Red Barn to set up the first look.

The bride shows off her garter just before her Fall wedding ceremony at The Red Barn Experience.

The plan was to have Dustin wait upon a hill in the back field behind the Red Barn and have Rachel walk toward him for the big reveal. He was nervous and excited and turned around and walked toward her. We caught their embrace and some intimate talk with the iconic windmill in the background.

First look for the bride and groom at The Red Barn Experience.

Bride and groom in front of the windmill at Red Barn.

If you are a fan of the rustic look then certainly this is a great wedding venue that many from Northwest Indiana as well as Chicago and Michigan celebrate at. It was the perfect scene for some bridal party wedding photos as well as the couple.

Sun rays illuminate the behind the red barn as the bride and groom gaze at each other.

After a walk in the cornfields and a cute kiss at the entrance to the Red Barn reception area, it was close to ceremony time.

The bride and groom walk amongst the Indiana corn.

Dustin was just as elated as the first look earlier when Rachel was walking down the aisle. The planted garden symbolism was very unique and I enjoyed that feature of the ceremony tremendously. As you may have noticed, weather was picture perfect.

The bride walks down the aisle at a Fall outdoor wedding ceremony at The Red Barn Experience.

The bride and groom plant a garden together during their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Remember all of those smiling faces I talked about at the beginning of the day? Here they all were along with many more at the open air reception. Somehow the groomsmen grew mustaches while the bridesmaids hair went frizzy. Must have been something in the champagne!! :)

Dancing under the stars and the lighting of the Sky Lanterns during the first dance were some of the many highlights.

Open air wedding reception at The Red Barn Experience.

Sky lanterns fill the night sky during the first dance.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Dustin and Rachel's rustic Fall wedding at The Red Barn Experience. Subscribe to this Journal below and visit the Region Weddings Facebook page for more updates.