Summer Wedding At Marquette Park Pavilion

June 7, 2022 Steve Vansak

Two grooms hold hands on the bridge overlooking the lagoon at Marquette Park Pavilion.

Chris and Victor were married outside at Marquette Park Pavilion overlooking the beautiful lagoon near Miller Beach. Friends and family took in every word of their heartfelt vows as they read them to each other and the crowd burst with excitement as they were officially married.

Our day started with some prep photos as they helped each other tie their bowties. When they were fully dressed in their stylish fitted suits we had a ceremonial first look and then walked around the area taking photos.

Fall Wedding At Briar Ridge Country Club

November 2, 2021 Steve Vansak

Fall color surrounds the newlyweds at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Fall color finally arrived in Northwest Indiana for the Fall wedding of Colette and Jared at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana. October 31st made even more “spook-tacular” although the couple refrained from a full on costume party at the reception. They did however, provide enough candy and other treats to rival many tick or treat bags.

We started off in the bridal suite with Krissy V. enhancing the beauty and soon wedding coordinator Hannah from Enchanted Events was on the scene as we made our way from a series of first look reveals, culminating with the groom.

Bridal details at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Bridal prep for an Autumn wedding at Briar Ridge golf course.

Reveal to the bridesmaids inside the bridal suite at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Our groom arrived dressed and ready to see Colette for the first time. The golf course made for a great backdrop as they came together for the first time on their big day.

All dressed up with a wedding to attend!!

First look on Briar Ridge golf course on a crisp Fall afternoon in October.

We had some yellows and intense orange Fall color on hand as well as a dramatic array of cloud cover at times. It made for a wide range of looks.

A romantic stroll on the golf course at Briar Ridge for the bride and groom.

An array of clouds and sun surrounds Briar Ridge golf course as the bride and groom kiss.

Team bride has some laughs on the golf course.

Some silliness before guests arrive and things get real.

A loving look between the happy couple with Autumn leaves in the background.

The intimate wedding ceremony took place just outside of the ballroom at Briar Ridge Country Club with afternoon sun streaming in upon the outdoor nuptials.

An outdoor October wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge in Schererville, Indiana.

Sun illuminates an outdoor Fall wedding ceremony on Briar Ridge golf course.

A sunset wedding photo on Briar Ridge golf course.

The guests who love candy and sweet treats did not need to worry that they were missing out on Halloween night. A treat table was on display. During cocktail hour a warm fire was lit in the lounging area as Jim Bulanda sang the songs of Frank Sinatra and others for a very classy pre-dinner social hour. 27 Entertainment had the dance floor rocking.

Reception decorations for an October wedding reception at Briar Ridge Country Club.

An Autumn wedding reception in Schererville, Indiana.

Dance floor fun at a Fall wedding at Briar Ridge wedding venue.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Colette and Jared’s Fall wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club. Stay tuned here and the social media channels below for more. Please do fill out the Contact Form now to inquire about wedding photography for your big day here in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago area and beyond.

Bride and groom in silhouette on the golf course at Briar Ridge Country Club.

September Wedding At Avalon Manor

September 21, 2021 Steve Vansak

The newlyweds at Avalon Manor in Hobart, Indiana.

Danielle and Michael had a lovely outdoor September wedding at the Northwest Indiana wedding venue Avalon Manor. We utilized both the inside and outside for bride and groom wedding photos along with family.

Our day started out with bridal prep and special socks for everyone, including our flower girl.

Bridal prep for a a late summer wedding at Avalon Manor.

The bride with her daughter and flower girl showing off their wedding day socks.

The bride and her mom in classic black and white.

Bride in the mirror at Avalon Manor banquet center.

The mother of the groom was on hand to help her son get ready for the day as guests arrived for the outdoor ceremony.

The groom preps for his wedding at Avalon Manor.

The bride and groom all ready for their September wedding.

The sun was going down and cast perfect light upon the later afternoon ceremony as friends and family looked on. Reverend Doug Klukken was on hand to pronounce them husband and wife.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.

The sun descends upon the trees at an outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.

After family group photos it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures at the long standing Northwest Indiana wedding venue.

Portrait of the bride and groom amongst the greenery at Avalon Manor.

Candid wedding photos of the bride and groom.

Wedding party group photos at Avalon Manor.

The bride and the ring bearer and groomsmen.

Bride and groom on the back deck of Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.

A blue sky over the lagoon as the bride and groom admire each other.

The reception saw family and friends of all ages hitting the dance floor and forming trains. Decorations commemorated the date and the cake cutting was capped by a sloppy cake kiss.

A September wedding reception at Avalon Manor.

First dance at a September wedding reception.

A late summer wedding reception at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Danielle and Michael’s late summer wedding at Avalon Manor. Please follow along here and my social media channels for more images from this and other weddings.

As always, inquire at the Contact Form about wedding photography for your Midwest wedding or destination wedding.

Wedding At Duneland Falls

September 14, 2021 Steve Vansak

A candid moment between the bride and groom on their wedding day.

The day was filled with sunshine for Ashley and Julian’s wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana with an outdoor ceremony at the Centennial Park lakeside terrace.

We started out with bridal prep in the elegant bridal suite of Duneland Falls where Ashley had a reveal with her bridesmaids and her Dad.

The bride and her bridesmaids inside the Duneland Falls bridal suite.

The bride reads a card and opens a gift from her husband to be.

Help from the mother of the bride on wedding day.

The big reveal to Dad and the bridesmaids.

The bride and her elegant wedding gown inside Duneland Falls.

After Julian and the guys finished up getting ready and the groom opened up his gift, we were all of to Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana for an outdoor ceremony on the lakeside terrace.

Groom prep for a wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana.

Groomsmen group picture in black and white.

Bridesmaid group photo at Centennial Park.

The couple’s two doggies were on hand for the ceremony as were many family and friends. As soon as the couple were officially married we did family photos along with the couple and wedding party group images.

Outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the lake at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

The veil flies into the wind as the bride kisses her husband on their wedding day.

Water glistens off the lake in a summer wedding photo.

Wedding party group photo on the Centennial Amphitheater stage.

Summer wedding photos at Centennial Park.

The bride and groom surrounded by water.

Duneland Falls is a very elegant wedding venue in the Chesterton / Portage area of Indiana. After getting detail photos of the couple’s wonderful decor and many candid moments of guests, it was time for the first dances in which I could really show off the elegance of this couple along with the venue.

First dance at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana.

The Dancing Queen song by Abba rocks the dance floor during a wedding at Duneland Falls.

This has been a mere sneak peek look at Ashley and Julian’s summer wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana. Please do contact me here for inquiries and stay tuned to the social media channels below for images from this and other weddings.

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