Outdoor Wedding At White Hawk Country Club

September 6, 2016 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom are illuminated by sun flare at White Hawk Country Club.

The song Here Comes The Sun was going through my head all day as I photographed Amanda and Zach's outdoor wedding at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point, Indiana. It was quite the bright day in every respect - from the golden sun in the sky to the laughing faces of the bridesmaids as I greeted them that morning to the joyous looks of family and friends during the outdoor ceremony. Let's take a sneak peek look at their big day!!

We started out at Vanis Salon in Valparaiso and made our way to the bridal suite of White Hawk in early afternoon. I covered the girl's getting ready as second photographer Bridget covered the guys.

The bridesmaids get ready for Amanda's wedding at White Hawk Country Club.

Wedding day selfies as the bride gets make up done at Vanis Salon in Valparaiso.

I took the girls and guys out separately for photos as golfers drove by offering their congratulations. The groomsmen were able to borrow some clubs and onto the course we went.

Wedding party photos at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point, Indiana.

The groomsmen hit the green at White Hawk golf course.

Portraits of the bride and groom in separate locations before their outdoor wedding ceremony.

The outdoor ceremony took place at the gazebo at White Hawk Country Club and saw an SRO crowd of friends and family as the couple were married. We immediately started family pictures and then I took Amanda and Zach around the golf course.

An outdoor wedding ceremony under the gazebo at White Hawk Country Club.

First kiss for the bride and groom at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point, Indiana.

Family pictures at White Hawk Country Club golf course.

I decided to take advantage of the tremendously bright day as Amanda and Zach took a romantic stroll along the rolling hills of the golf course backlit by the golden hour sun.

The bride and groom stroll the hills of White Hawk golf course at golden hour.

Cute wedding photo of bride and groom on a golf cart.

We had to let the flower girl get her camera time in as well as the wedding party together. White Hawk Country Club has a beautiful pond with rocks as well as the lovely greenery all around the golf course.

Wedding photos at White Hawk golf course in Crown Point, Indiana.

Wedding party on the terrace of White Hawk Country Club.

Bundt cakes - this is all that needs to be said about the reception!! Okay, there was a bit more - such as the emotional first dances, the garter attached to a frisbee and the competitive bouquet toss. Oh, and there was plenty of dancing too!!

Wedding reception at White Hawk Country Club.

Bouquet and garter toss and the longest married couple dance.

It was a jam packed Labor Day weekend of weddings!! More to come on the social media links below. To inquire about wedding photography for your own date, please fill out the Contact Form and I will reply back soon.

Outdoor Wedding At County Line Orchard

August 16, 2016 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom embrace deep within the apple orchards at County Line Orchard.

From gala apples to apple cider to the explosive entrance of the bride and groom at their reception all the way to the sparkler send off in the rain - Valoree and Taylor's outdoor wedding at County Line Orchard in Hobart did not disappoint.

Our day started off with plenty of laughs as I covered the bridal prep. Valoree and her girls were in great spirits (ahem), as they sipped champagne from their vanity glasses. I learned what 'chambong' means and a good time was had by all.

The bridesmaids get ready for the big day at County Line Orchard.

The County Line Orchard bridal suite is located within the grain silo and is the prefect location for getting into the dress. The wonderful light illuminating through the curtains really showed off Valoree's beauty as she posed in front of the large mirror.

Tending to the wedding dress at the bridal suite inside County Line Orchard.

The bride opens the doors to the bridal suite at County Line Orchard after getting into her dress.

The bride stands on the balcony of the grain silo at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

I then took the girls out to the apple orchards for some fun wedding party photos. The guys arrived soon after and I did the same for them. Soon it would be ceremony time!!

Fun bridesmaid photos at County Line Orchard.

The groomsmen looking GQ at a barn wedding in Hobart, Indiana.

The ceremony saw guests nestled between the apple orchards and fields of corn. The signature lemonade stand was available to quench one's thirst along with personalized fans to tame the summer heat. Little Taylor let everyone know that the bride would be walking down the aisle with her Uncle in a few moments.

Wedding ceremony moments at County Line Orchard.

The bride walks down the aisle in an outdoor wedding at County Line Orchard.

A summer wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

The "tractor limousines" took guests back to the barn for cocktail hour as I took family pictures and then photos of the couple. Rain had been on and off all day, but that played to our favor with some great dramatic cloud cover as the newlyweds kissed in the apple fields.

A newly married couple kisses in the apple fields of County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

The bride and groom in front of the big red barn of County Line Orchard.

Valoree and Taylor exploded out of the gate at introductions and then cut their cake. Apple cider was at every table and the couple had their very own Snapchat filter for tech savvy guests along with a whole bunch of rustic decor. The groom was a lucky man as the bride and her female friends serenaded him on the dance floor.

Wedding reception photos from County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

The rain was back for the sparkler send off, but nothing could deny the incredible spirits of Valoree and Taylor and their friends and family. What a great day and night it was!!

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The bride and groom pose with sparklers at their wedding reception.

Lake Michigan Beach Wedding

July 25, 2016 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom embrace on the beach after their summer wedding ceremony.

Ashley and Justin were married in a beach wedding ceremony in the garden at Whiting Lakefront Park. This beautiful location is right off the shores of Lake Michigan with the Chicago skyline able to be seen on clear days.

This beautiful summer wedding began at an area hotel with bridal prep. One of our flower girls was prepared for this sunny day with her Hollywood sunglasses!! Second photographer Bridget captured the guy's getting ready along with their superhero shirts exploding from their suits while I captured the bride and her mom illuminated by window light.

Bridal and groom prep for a summer wedding.

The bride and her mom share an emotional moment on wedding day.

The groom shows off his Batman tee shirt as his bride looks on.

Before taking off for the shores of Lake Michigan and the beach wedding ceremony, the bride and groom had their first look / reveal at the hotel.

The bride and groom first look / reveal.

Whiting Lakefront Park has a beautiful garden area that overlooks the lake. The stone sidewalk enables the wedding party to elegantly walk out with full view of all of the guests. Just beyond the gazebo, the skyline of Chicago can be seen.

Beach wedding ceremony at Whiting Lakefront Park.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Whiting Lakefront Park.

We took family wedding photos in the shade of the gazebo and of course then made our way all along the beach for wedding pictures with the entire wedding party and then romantic bride and groom pictures all along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Wedding party on the shores of Lake Michigan with skyline of Chicago in the background.

Wedding photos of the bride and groom on the shore of Lake Michigan.

The bride and groom on a Lake Michigan beach as waves roll onto the shore.

Ashley and Justin's summer, beach themed wedding continued with dinner and dancing at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana. The room had a wonderful beach colored glow to it as guests sang songs to the bride and groom to encourage them to kiss. The photo booth saw children of all ages getting into costume and a future Olympic gymnast took over the dance floor...

Beach themed wedding reception at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Ashley and Justin's beach wedding. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about availability for your big day. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings Instagram feed for more images.

First dance at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.

Summer Wedding At The Patrician Banquet Center

June 13, 2016 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom kiss with a sun burst in the sky above them.

Carla and Rob had a wonderful, nautical themed summer wedding at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana. It was a steamy 96 degrees, but they didn't let that keep them from their outdoor wedding in front of the gazebo.

Temperatures were a lot cooler in the morning as the bridesmaids took over the bridal suite in the loft. Carla's dominant blue wedding color showed off prominently in her garter and we used the twin as a prop for detail pictures.

Images from the bridal suite at The Patrician Banquet Center.

The bride leans against a rustic fence during her June wedding in Schererville.

The bridesmaids blue dresses were stunning. They were a great bunch as I took them out in the heat for some fun wedding photos. Second photographer Kerrie and myself took the guys out next and then it was ceremony time.

Bridesmaids in lovely blue dresses pose with the bride.

Groomsmen walk along the path at The Patrician Banquet Center.

Happy tears began falling as Carla and Rob were married underneath the bright, glowing sun. They poured sand to symbolize coming together and marched back inside the Patrician where we began family photos.

Outdoor, June wedding ceremony at The Patrician Banquet Center.

After some fun wedding party photos at the back gazebo, I whisked the bride and groom away for a little while and had them take a romantic stroll along the rustic fence and winding road. Since the sun was so bright in the sky, a romantic silhouette of the two of them seemed in order. Soon it would be time for introductions, dinner and dancing!!

Romantic bride and groom summer wedding photos.

Bride and groom take a romantic walk along a rustic, wooden fence.

Wedding party photos at The Patrician Banquet Center.

Rob's father carried out the couple's little boy during introductions and Carla and Rob cut their nautical themed wedding cake. Party time saw photo booth props hit the dance floor and a soul train plowed through The Patrician Diamond Room Ballroom.

Summer wedding reception at The Patrician Banquet Hall.

First dance at The Patrician during a June wedding.

This has been a sneak peek look at Carla and Rob's summer wedding at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana. Be sure to follow the social media links below for more updates. As always, to inquire about your own wedding date, please fill out the Contact Form.