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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September Wedding At Centennial Park

September 30, 2019 Steve Vansak

Dramatic clouds over the lake at Centennial Park as the newlyweds kiss on the bridge.

Jordan and Matthew’s September wedding at Centennial Park had so many happy tears on and off through the day and it seemed as though the weather mimicked those with off and on rain. Our day started at the nearby Marriott Hotel with Emily Dupre as MUA and CJ Warren on hair. Flowers for the day came courtesy of Sugarfield Flowers.

Letter reading and gift openings were happening every hour on the bride’s side as well as the groom’s side. Our first set of tears began in the morning and continued through the outdoor ceremony.

Bridal details at a wedding at Centennial Park.

Bridal prep at the Marriott and the Centennial Park bridal suite.

Gifts, letters of love and happy tears on wedding day at Centennial Park.

More love letters and gifts and tears on the groom’s side.

The groom gets ready for his wedding at Centennial Park.

The bride and her bridesmaids at Centennial Park.

The bride and groom at Centennial Park all ready for their big day.

Jordan had a first look with her Dad inside the bridal suite at Centennial Park before the ceremony. More happy tears courtesy of Dad and a warm embrace for the wonderful gift from his daughter.

First look with the father of the bride at Centennial Park.

At ceremony time the weather had cleared and we were on for our outdoor nuptials on the terrace overlooking the lake. By the end of the ceremony rain was back on but off again soon after for portraits of the bride and groom as we made our way around the park.

Wedding ceremony on the outdoor terrace at Centennial Park.

Outdoor wedding in September at the Centennial Park terrace overlooking the lake.

After family photos Jordan and Matthew made their way around the park with me as second photographer Bridget photographed cocktail hour.

Bride and groom take a walk along the lake at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

Wedding photos at Centennial Park for Jordan and Matthew.

A romantic kiss with the Centennial Park fountain in the background.

Wedding party group photos at Centennial Park.

Reception decor at Centennial Park clubhouse.

After dinner and just before first dances began, Jordan and Matthew went outside with me for some quiet time and a romantic blue hour photo underneath the street lamp on the Centennial Park patio.

A night time wedding photo at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

The Centennial Park clubhouse looked regal with Ever After Events draping and lighting. They also provided the sounds for the evening with 27 Entertainment doing video for the day.

Wedding reception fun at Centennial Park.

Snow descends upon the dance floor at a Centennial Park clubhouse wedding reception.

This has been a sneak peek look at Jordan and Matthew’s September wedding at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana. Be sure to check out the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings. The Contact Form is the best method to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.

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Summer Wedding At Four Corners Winery

September 3, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom in front of the historic building at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Holly and Ethan had a wonderful day for their summer wedding at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana. As you will see from the photos here, Four Corners Winery is an expansive open air venue that can host your outdoor or indoor wedding ceremony and reception.

Our day started with me covering bridal prep and second photographer Lauren capturing the groomsmen’s NFL Fantasy League draft at a nearby hotel.

Bridal details for a wedding at Four Corners Winery.

Groom and groomsmen prep their NFL Fantasy League draft picks before dressing for the wedding.

We had a private first look of the bride and groom on the property at Four Corners winery and then started pictures before all of the guests arrived for the outdoor ceremony.

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First look for the bride and groom at Four Corners Winery.

The bride and groom take a stroll through the grape orchards.

Wedding photos at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.

We then invited the wedding party to join us and utilized some of the farm equipment as props. Guests were arriving and soon it would be time for the ceremony overlooking the orchards.

The wedding party takes a walk through the fields at Four Corners Winery.

Bride and groom share a kiss with Indiana farmland behind them.

Kissing between the grape orchards at Four Corners Winery.

Wedding party prepares to plow the land.

There were lots of cute little kids mingling with the big kids before and after the outdoor ceremony which saw Holly’s Dad walk her down the aisle as friends and family looked on.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.

For wedding receptions, Four Corners Winery has a covered open air structure for dinner and dancing. However, weather was great so dancing took place outside along with games as well as a dessert bar area. And yes, that is a red rooster you see following around our newlyweds!!

Wedding reception at Four Corners Winery.

Outdoor wedding reception at Four Corners Winery.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Holly and Ethan’s summer wedding at Four Corners Winery. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form right here. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings instagram feed below for more images for this and other weddings.

Summer Wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant

August 19, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a stroll on the Lighthouse Restaurant pier at sunset.

We had quite the sun filled skies for Jackie and Kevin’s summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana. We also had many unique moments with a celebration that day of the bride’s parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary and also Jackie arriving to her ceremony via boat.

Let’s begin at her parent’s house for bridal prep and an impromptu dance rehearsal from her mom and Dad while Alex Garcia handled make up duties along with Lerin Johnson Bridal Beauty.

Bridal details for a summer wedding in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

John and Kathy have a beautifully landscaped area behind their home where we did some bridesmaids photos along with a portrait of this 50th Anniversary couple.

Bride and her bridesmaids on wedding day.

Bride at her parent’s home on her wedding day.

While I was on my way to the boating dock to capture Jackie’s boarding of the boat that would take across Cedar Lake to the ceremony, second photographer Bridget was taking Kevin and the guys pictures nearby.

Jackie met up with her crew that would take across the lake to Lighthouse Restaurant where Kevin and friends and family would be waiting on the deck. Her walking down the aisle consisted of coming down the long pier and eventually up the stairs where she married Kevin while overlooking the lake.

The bride boards a boat that will take her to her wedding ceremony.

The bride arrives via boat for her summer wedding ceremony at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Summer wedding ceremony on the outdoor deck of Lighthouse Restaurant.

After family photos on the outdoor deck, we strolled the nearby lakefront taking romantic summer wedding photos of the bride and groom.

Romantic wedding photos along the lakefront at Cedar Lake.

Vintage looking wedding photo of the bride and groom.

The bride twist toward her groom as the sun shines over the lake.

The wedding reception saw two cake cutting and two first dances as Jackie and Kevin and the bride’s parent’s John and Kathy took turns in the spotlight.

Wedding reception decorations at a summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant.

First dances for the bride and groom and the 50th Anniversary couple.

Dance floor fun at Lighthouse Restaurant during a summer wedding reception.

This has been merely a sneak peek look at Jackie and Kevin’s summer wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings IG feed listed below and as always, please fill out the Contact Form right here to inquire about your big day.