Spring Wedding At Journeyman Distillery In Three Oaks, Michigan

May 24, 2021 Steve Vansak

Sunlight streams through the windows as newlyweds kiss at Journeyman Distillery.

Emily and Nick were all ready for their wedding in 2020 when the biggest health crisis for the entire world came crashing down upon us all. So here we are in 2021 with things looking up on all fronts along with a spectacular day at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI.

We started off catching moments during bridal prep as well as groom prep and then it was onto the indoor ceremony.

Bridal details inside the bridal suite at Journeyman Distillery.

The bride inside Journeyman Distillery just before her ceremony.

Black and white bridal portraits inside the bridal suite.

Bride in the mirror inside the bridal suite at Journeyman Distillery.

Groom prep for a wedding at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI.

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The bride on the balcony and the groom below just before the ceremony.

The rustic wedding ceremony featured the groom’s Dad as officiant and family heirloom bibles brought along for the occasion. After he pronounced Nick and Emily as husband and wife, we took family and group photos and then off I went with the couple around the rustic building for romantic and candid wedding photos.

A rustic wedding ceremony inside Journeyman Distillery.

The groomsmen and bridesmaids at Journeyman Distillery in southwest Michigan.

A romantic wedding photos inside the rustic wedding venue in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Cute wedding photos at Journeyman Distillery.

The reception was DJ’d by none other than the man himself, Mr. Wade Breitzke - the owner of 27 Entertainment. The wedding reception intros were joyous, the speeches were heartfelt and the dancing was live…

The bride and groom are introduced at their wedding reception at Journeyman Distillery.

Wedding reception decorations at Journeyman Distillery.

Wedding reception fun in Three Oaks, Michigan.

This is only a sneak peek look at Emily and Nick’s Springtime wedding at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. Stay tuned to my social media below for more images from this and other weddings. Get in touch for your wedding photography at this link right here.

First dance for the bride and groom at Journeyman Distillery.

November Wedding At County Line Orchard

November 16, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom among the apple orchards in early Winter / late Fall.

Daniel and Sofia had cool temperatures, but warm hearts for their mid November wedding at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

I covered bridal prep inside the bridal suite while second photographer Kerrie photographed the guys at the couple’s home. True Beauty by Dana handled make up duties and the pajama party was sponsored by the bridesmaids themselves!

Gifts between bride and groom as well as letters from the bridesmaids and mom brought on happy tears.

Gift opening and letter reading for the bride on her big day.

Groom prep for a wedding at County Line Orchard.

Bride inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

Bride and groom in a vintage tone on their wedding day.

The wedding ceremony was held indoors in the south barn with the bride and Dad making their entrance down the wooden stairs. Right after the ceremony we went outside for group photos around the barn as well as portraits of the newlyweds. Then it was back inside for family pictures and the reception.

Indoor wedding ceremony in the south barn.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at County Line Orchard.

The newlyweds and a vintage truck outside the big red barn.

Late Fall wedding photos at County Line Orchard.

The reception decorations were quintessential County Line Orchard rustic pieces and the donuts we all crave were on hand for all to enjoy along with delicious cupcakes. The instant cameras were put to good use as was the game area in the balcony.

Rustic wedding decorations and desserts.

Fun and games at a barn wedding reception.

I neglected to mention the taco truck that arrived for those who were hungry from dancing as well as one of the most athletic moves I’ve ever seen to snag the bride’s bouquet!!

A bridesmaid tries out for wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Daniel and Sofia’s November wedding at County Line orchard. Many more images to come from this wedding as well as others right here and on the Region Weddings Instagram feed.

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July Wedding At County Line Orchard

July 7, 2020 Steve Vansak

Candid moment between the bride and groom at County Line Orchard

Jordan’s grandmother told him to “always be romantic” in his married life to Hallie during her speech before dinner. He started off right by sending her flowers on the morning of her summer wedding at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

As soon as I walked into their home I found a friendly bunch awaiting me. I also felt as though I had just crashed a girl’s pajama party as they all had arrived at 4:30am to start hair and make up courtesy of Make Up by Krissy V. I was also excited to photograph Hallie’s incredibly long veil from Something Blue Bridal.

Pajama party or bridal prep? You decide!

Bridal details for a wedding at County Line Orchard.

The bride shows off her long veil from inside the grain silo at her barn wedding.

The bride cradles her bouquet of flowers art County Line Orchard.

Second photographer Michelle handled the groom prep and and soon it was time for these two to see other for the first look in front of the barn.

I’m a big fan of first looks before the ceremony because they are super emotional, wonderful moments and they also enable us to get all of our wedding photos in. This allows the bride and groom an opportunity to truly enjoy their reception later in the day.

These two certainly were not lacking in the emotional department as friends and family looked on during the big reveal.

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

Spending a summer day at County Line Orchard with the bride and groom.

Wedding party under sunny skies at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

Romantic kiss for the bride and groom on the grounds at County Line Orchard.

Groomsmen and bridesmaids at a barn wedding.

Bride and groom share a kiss as the sun bursts through the trees at County Line Orchard.

The outdoor wedding ceremony took place in front of the big oak tree at County Line Orchard. The bride and her Dad were brought in a carriage while the flower girls arrived via wagon.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard in July.

A large oak tree towers over the congregation at County Line Orchard during an outdoor wedding.

While we took family pictures, guests headed to cocktail hour inside the rustic wedding venue. Soon it would be time for first dances with the sun streaming in from the western skies.

Wedding decor at a rustic wedding in Northwest Indiana.

Parent dances inside County Line Orchard during a summer wedding reception.

Wedding reception fun inside the rustic Northwest Indiana wedding venue County Line Orchard.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Hallie and Jordan’s July wedding at County Line Orchard. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here.

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Weddings In Indiana, Chicago and Michigan - The 2019 Year In Review

December 30, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride in Converse All Star shoes in front of a red door in Chicago.

It was another action packed year of wedding photography in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan. There are a TON of images from February weddings all the way through November so let’s get started.

I had two winter weddings in 2019 with Sarah + Robert and Erin + Mason. Yep, we had some snow and even the Village People showed up to rock the reception.

Black and white winter wedding photo in the snow.

Early Spring saw torrential rain almost every single weekend. Like the postal service though, we deliver in ice, rain, sleet or snow. For Beth + Chad we had that all in one day!! Cherise + Thomas had some sunshine for their big day at Sand Creek Country Club and for a bridal portrait session in Chicago we had to dodge some puddles for sure.

Rain and wind and fog surround the bride and groom in a wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club.

Bridal portraits on the streets of Chicago.

The wet Spring continued for Breana + Kevin’s Chicago wedding and Sarah + Billy’s hometown wedding in Crown Point, Indiana. Both had wonderful church ceremonies.

Bride and groom walk back down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

May weddings in Chicago and Crown Point, Indiana.

The month of May was very busy with Northwest Indiana weddings of Tessa + Luis as well as Dan + Tea.

Vintage bridal portraits in Northwest Indiana.

June saw Gabby + Matt at Briar Ridge Country Club and Becky + Chuck along with the summer weddings of Rachel + Brandon at County Line Orchard and back to the Crown Point Courthouse with Robyn and Stacey.

First dance at Briar Ridge Country Club.

June wedding photos at Briar Ridge Country Club and Centennial Park.

Weddings in late June in Crown Point and County Line Orchard.

July saw me at the height of summer and back at County Line Orchard for an outdoor wedding with Emily + Tyler and Whiting Lakefront Park for the beach wedding of Maureen + Carlos.

July summer weddings at County Line Orchard and Whiting Lakefront Park.

Newlyweds kiss between two Golden Delicious sign in the apple orchards.

July also saw me heading east to Heston Hill wedding venue for Maggie + Eric and staying close to home for Cynthia + Zachary at Avalon Manor wedding venue.

Summer weddings at Heston Hills and Avalon Manor.

Bride and groom share a moment at Heston Hills wedding venue in Laporte, Indiana.

August began with a themed wedding from Isela + Thomas and Jackie + Kevin for the first time a bride has ever arrived via boat at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Early August weddings in Northwest Indiana.

Wedding photo with a sunset over the lake.

Mid to late August saw the 4 day Indian wedding of Molly + Ahsan in Chicago and the church wedding of Brie + Ryan at St. Michael’s Parish and reception at Sand Creek golf course.

Mid to late August weddings in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

A candid moment underneath the willow tree at Sand Creek Country Club.

Early September saw the first of two weddings at Four Corners Winery with Holly + Ethan and then it was onto The Allure in Laporte, Indiana with Mary + Jeff.

Wedding photos at Four Corners Winery and The Allure.

Photo at the rustic wedding venue Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.

I’d always wanted to photograph at the Naperville Riverwalk in Illinois for a wedding and did just that with Vilda + Brandon and weddings at Aberdeen Manor are some of the most elegant and the nuptials of Kristen and Zach did not disappoint.

September weddings in Naperville, Illinois Riverwalk and Aberdeen Manor.

Wedding photo on the staircase at Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Candid wedding moment at a lake in Aberdeen neighborhood in Valparaiso, Indiana.

A photo at night in front of the chapel at Aberdeen Manor.

September is still the most popular month for weddings and I was back at Avalon Manor for Violet + Jeremiah and an epic wedding with Jordan + Matt at Centennial Park where it snowed on the dance floor.

Late September weddings in Northwest Indiana.

It snows on the dance floor at the Centennial Park clubhouse for a wedding reception.

October is football season and we celebrated that with Francesca + Zane at Wicker Park and also wine tasting season at Four Corners Winery with Ammie + Matt.

Reema + Corey donned two wedding dresses and two suits at their Meyer’s Castle wedding in Dyer, Indiana and Mary + Ben braved the rain at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana for their late Fall weddings.

Late Fall weddings in Northwest Indiana.

Rain falls at night in this wedding photo at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

I certainly can’t forget about Annie + Michael at Aberdeen Manor as well as the 2019 wedding season finale of Kim + Dustin at Fair Oaks Farmhouse.

Late November weddings in Northwest Indiana.

I’m looking forward to next year’s weddings in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Michigan. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form on this website and set up a meeting so I can show you more of my work. Happy New Year to all!!