Summer Wedding At Signature Banquets In Lowell, Indiana

July 3, 2017 Steve Vansak

Romantic wedding photo on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

Jill and Johnny were married on a sunny summer day at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana. Our day started in downtown Crown Point with bridal prep at The Hair Saloon with a little bubbly for the bridesmaids and some refreshing strawberries for the flowgirls. Soon we were off to Signature Banquets for getting into the dress.

Bridal prep at The Hair Saloon on Crown Point, Indiana.

The bride and groom prepare for their summer wedding at Signature Banquets.

The indoor ceremony saw a lot of laughter as Reverend Doug oversaw the nuptials. Friends and family cheered as Jill and Johnny exited the ceremony room. We took family photos and then we were off to Lemon Lake County Park for wedding party pictures.

Wedding ceremony at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

Lemon Lake County Park saw sun rays streaming through the tall trees which we took advantage of for some romantic bride and groom images. The wedding party was in great spirits and we even got a surprise proposal during the photos!! ;)

Rays of sun stream through the tall trees at Lemon Lake Park as the bride and groom kiss.

Wedding party photos at Lemon Lake County Park.

Mock proposal from the groom to his groomsman.

The sun really was blazing down but we really wanted to photograph on the pier and capture some great clouds that had formed above us. More rays of sun shining down upon the bride and groom was an extra bonus.

Relaxing on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

A romantic kiss on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

Jill and Johnny got all giggly on me in the woods and they looked happy as could be taking a nature stroll beneath the tall trees of the mini forest.

A walk in the woods at Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point, Indiana.

To all who entered Signature Banquets that night, a jar of sweet honey awaited them. Apparently these two soul mates had "finally" tied the knot according to one guest's best wishes. The dance floor was packed throughout the night as friends and family celebrated this much loved couple.

Wedding reception decorations at Signature Banquets.

Wedding reception celebration at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek at Jill and Johnny's summer wedding at Signature Banquets in Lowell, Indiana. As always, be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.

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 Photos At Whiting Lakefront Park

July 18, 2016 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom on the shore of Lake Michigan with Chicago in the background.

Jessica and Jeremy had a wonderful family filled summer wedding with lots of emotion throughout their big day. We started the day with the bride getting ready at her parent's home. The even helped her beloved father get fancied up in addition to assisting her bridesmaids. There were a lot of laughs and happy tears all around.

The bride gets ready for her big day surrounded by family.

The ceremony saw many Mexican traditions and continued with an emphasis on family. The groom was beaming as his bride came down the aisle.

We had wonderfully blue summer skies for our next stop which was Whiting Lakefront Park which is adjacent to Whihala Beach. This area has been totally restored and beautified and is a great location for wedding photos as well as just bringing the family out for a summertime picnic.

Bride and groom take a walk on the pier.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Jessica and Jeremy's big day with many more images to follow. I hope you have enjoyed the pictures and are having a great summer like we are. We are now at the half way point of an incredible wedding season. Bookings for next season are already in the calendar so please do inquire about your day soon. Stay cool!!

Outdoor Wedding At Lighthouse Restaurant In Cedar Lake, Indiana

June 20, 2016 Steve Vansak

A just married couple stands alone on the pier as the sun sets off Cedar Lake.

Wendy and Kelly were married on a gloriously sun filled day at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake. The outdoor wedding took place on the balcony facing the lake as friends and family looked on.

Our day started with warm and tender love between the couple as they opened each other's gifts as well as handed out presents to their moms. I knew happy tears were going to fall during the first look. There was no doubt!

Getting ready for the big day at Lighthouse Restaurant.

Wendy's mom assisted with her dress in the wonderful bridal suite as the light and airy wedding flowers hung from above. Soon it was time for our emotional first look out on the sun filled pier in the back of Lighthouse Restaurant.

I positioned Kelly toward the middle of the pier and photographed Wendy's long walk toward her. Second photographer Kerrie captured another angle from the side as videographer John Zale of Chicago Wedding Films captured action and sound.

First look for the soon to married couple on the pier at Lighthouse Restaurant.

The words "I Love You" were first spoken by Wendy and Kelly on the beach near Lighthouse Restaurant. We strolled around this same area, including the very bench they sat while dating. The original love note was redrawn in the sand as Wendy and Kelly kissed in the background.

Romantic wedding photos along Cedar Lake near Lighthouse Restaurant.

A huge thank you to the wedding party for enduring the hot sun beating upon them as we took photos. This group was certainly there for the couple on their big day!!

Wedding party at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

The balcony for the ceremony was quite packed and with two photographers and one videographer we were somewhat limited in movement. So I want to give a big shout out to the wonderful lady who gave up her seat in the center to allow me to capture Wendy and Kelly's nuptials from an ideal location. I lost track of her after the ceremony, so now is my chance to thank her.

Outdoor wedding ceremony on the balcony at Lighthouse Restaurant.

First kiss during an outdoor wedding in Cedar Lake.

The beach theme continued with the decor at the reception as we hung the rings from a fishing lure. Dancing was off the charts as the sun went down. Oh, and the food was delicious too!!

Wedding reception at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

For more images from Wendy and Kelly's outdoor wedding at Lighthouse Restaurant be sure to follow the social media channels below. Happy summer!!