July Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

July 6, 2021 Steve Vansak

Darkness fall as the bride and groom slow dance at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

What a glorious summer day we had for Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. The verbal golf course wedding venue did not disappoint with it’s beautiful bridal suite and landscaped grounds.

As usual the bridal prep and groom prep took place in the spectacular bridal suite building. I handled the moment getting ready while photographer Kerrie photographed the guys.

Top of the line vendors such as Make Up Krissy V., Top Knot Bridal and Tastefully Katie were on hand to bring out the beauty.

Afterwards it was a series of first looks…

Bridal prep at the Sandy Pines bridal suite.

Kaite and Aaron put a nice twist upon a first look or bridal reveal by including their daughter. Both were super sweet moments.

First looks with groom, bride and daughter.

After our first looks / reveals, we did bride and groom portraits along with the entire wedding party and family as well. This allowed our newlyweds to relax after their ceremony and enjoy cocktail hour with friends and family.

Bride and groom take a walk in the woods at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Sunshine upon the bride and groom at a wedding at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

The bride and groom get giddy at their summer wedding.

A beautiful scene overlooking the lake at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

A candid moment between the newlyweds at a July wedding at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

The outdoor wedding saw the bride walked down the aisle by her mom and the couple dropped a traditional pouring of sand or unity candle for a brand new tradition - the making of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!

A July wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

An outdoor summer wedding in Demotte, Indiana.

Ring security keeping the valuables safe.

A wedding party group photo at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Security detail meets the local football team at a summer wedding at Sandy Pines.

The Party DJ’s provided the soundtrack for intros into reception dancing where the groom had a dance off with his ring bearer. A slideshow of memories played while mom and bride looked on and of course, guests rocked the dance floor and ate some delicious desserts. I may have had a lemon bar or two myself!

The Pavilion at Sandy Pines all ready for a summer wedding reception.

An open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines Pavilion in Demotte, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peak look at Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines. Do check the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here.

June Wedding At County Line Orchard

June 23, 2021 Steve Vansak

The bride’s veil flies with the County Line Orchard grain silo in the background.

Tanya and Matt had a lovely June wedding at one of the most popular barn wedding venues in Northwest Indiana - County Line Orchard.

We started out at a home in Crown Point for bridal prep and made our way to the grain silo bridal suite of County Line Orchard. Lauren photographed the guy’s prep while I was with the bride and her bridesmaids.

A June bride inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

Bride and bridesmaids group photo on a tractor trailer at County Line Orchard.

The groom and groomsmen show off their socks and wedding day clothes.

Groomsmen in front of the red barn at County Line Orchard.

The ceremony took place in front of the big oak tree on the grounds of County Line Orchard. The new family literally tied the knot as part of their nuptials. Afterwards we did our family photos and wedding photos of the newlyweds.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard.

Wedding ceremony in front of the big oak tree at County Line Orchard.

Wedding photos at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

A different take on the wedding party group photo.

The reception decorations had a travel theme with a wonderfully fun and unique wedding cake. Dancers of all ages filled the floor as did the bride and groom who were grinning throughout their first dance.

Travel themed wedding reception decorations.

A June wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

First dance for the bride and groom at County Line Orchard.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Tanya and Matt’s June wedding at County Line Orchard. Much more to come!

To inquire about wedding photography and wedding short films for your big day, please do fill out the contact form right here.

Summer Wedding In Monee, Illinois

June 22, 2021 Steve Vansak

Elizabeth and James’ summer wedding in Monee, Illinois was a family affair all the way as it was held on a relative’s property overlooking farmland. It was a wonderfully, close knit experience as guests arrived and the hugs and laughter came forth.

I handled the bridal prep at the house while Michelle captured the guys at a nearby hotel.

We knew we had threatening storms for this outdoor wedding and indeed the skies darkened and rain and thunder hit forcing the ceremony inside the large reception tent. No matter as it was clear before and after. We even snuck in a sunset portrait!

Bridal prep at a wedding in Monee, Illinois.

Guests were seated at their reception tables as the wedding party and bride and groom entered. With rain and thunder outside it got pretty dark in the tent. However, the bride and groom illuminated the proceedings with their incredibly sincere vows. Soon after, we had sunshine again for wedding party and newlywed photos.

A wedding photo on Illinois farmland with swirling clouds over the horizon.

Wedding photos on farmland in Monee, Illinois.

The bride and groom entered via a laser sparkler entrance at their reception. Then it was on to cake cutting, speeches and dancing the night away.

A tent wedding reception in Monee, Illinois.

The sun sets as the bride and groom embrace.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Elizabeth and Jame’s summer wedding in Monee, Illinois. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the contact form right here. Stay tuned to social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

October Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

October 5, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk in the woods near Sandy Pines.

Amanda and Ben had a crisp October day for their outdoor wedding at Sandy Pines in Demotte. The golf course wedding venue was the perfect spot for the groom, an avid golfer. While he and the guys were out on the course, I was inside with the girls as they got ready for the big day.

I was greeted by Make Up by Krissy V. and Under the Veil as the stylists as well as the bride and her singing bridesmaids.

Bridal details at Sandy Pines bridal suite.

The bridal suite building is perfect for bridal prep as well as an upstairs area for groom prep. The kitchen is always well stocked and the gigantic Subway subs are always a fun prop for me.

Groom prep at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

We had two first looks in a row - first up was Dad on the porch of the bridal suite and then with the groom.

First look with Dad at Sandy Pines bridal house.

First look with the bride and groom for their October wedding.

We then ventured out onto the golf course as well as the wooded areas surrounding it for photos of the bride and groom. From candid moments to dips on the green to showing off the bride’s dress from Something Blue.

We then returned to the bridal suite for wedding party group pictures.

Candid wedding photos at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

Spying through the brush on the bride and groom.

Chilling on the pier overlooking the golf course.

The wedding party was waiting for us when we arrived back and after these set of pictures it was time for family photos. Guests then began arriving for the ceremony.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Sandy Pines.

An outdoor wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

Exchanging vows at Sandy Pines golf course.

The ceremony was “unplugged” which kept the congregation focused and involved and not on their cell phones. After Amanda and Ben were pronounced man and wife, we went onto the course for a few golden hour pictures as the sun set. Then it was straight into cocktail hour, dinner and then the dancing began.

A stroll onto the golf course as the sun began to set.

Reception details at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

Open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

A night dance under the stars during a wedding at Sandy Pines.

To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form here on the website. To see more from Amanda and Ben’s wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana please follow the social media channels below. This is merely a sneak peek with much more to come.