Wedding at Aberdeen Chapel and The Market in Valparaiso

August 7, 2017 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom share a laugh among the yellow flowers at Taltree Arboretum

Samantha and Tyler had a gorgeous summer day for their wedding at Aberdeen Chapel and The Market in Valparaiso. We also stopped by Taltree Arboretum for wedding party and couples photos.

Our day started in Crown Point at Thomas William Salon with beverages courtesy of Coopers Hawk, laughter and friendship from the bridesmaids and loving advice from mom.

Sammy got into her dress in the wonderful bridal suite at Aberdeen Manor just before her first look with Tyler in the garden.

Bridal prep at the bridal suite at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso.

Dad received a special tie courtesy of the bride while mom looked on.

Tyler is in the United States Navy and is stationed out in San Diego, CA right now. He and his guys celebrated with a pre-ceremony game of pool as second photographer Lauren captured the moments.

Groomsmen prep for a summer wedding in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Samantha and Tyler's first look was a wonderfully private moment in the garden of Aberdeen Manor. We placed the groom under a shaded trellis as Sammy walked toward him.

First look for the bride and groom in the garden at Aberdeen Manor.

Portraits of the bride and groom at their summer wedding in Valparaiso, IN.

The summer ceremony inside of the picturesque Aberdeen Chapel had lots of laughs with Reverend Doug Klukken presiding. Sammy and Tyler exited into the bright midday sun and soon we were back inside for family photos.

Wedding ceremony at the Wedding Chapel at Aberdeen Manor.

Congregation attend a wedding ceremony at Aberdeen Chapel in Valparaiso.

The bride and groom kiss as they exit the Chapel at Aberdeen Manor.

Family and wedding party portraits inside the Aberdeen Chapel.

We spent the late afternoon at Taltree Arboretum taking wedding party and couple's photos at the beautiful nature preserve.

Bridesmaid and groomsmen group photos at Taltree Arboretum.

The wedding party stars in a sequel of The Sopranos TV show.

Taltree Arboretum is a great location for romantic wedding photos and we definitely used the gorgeous colors to our advantage.

Bride and groom share in a kiss amidst the nature of Taltree Arboretum.

Romantic couples photos at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso.

Wedding days can be a real whirlwind, so if possible I like to have my couples take a break from pictures and just sit and talk for awhile. Of course, I am sneaking in some shots (as was the video crew at Whole Hearted Wedding Films) and these are often the most natural expressions.

Bride and groom sit and chat on a bench surrounded by greenery at Taltree Arboretum.

We had a few puffy clouds in the eastern sky so made sure we got Tyler and Sammy up on the rolling hills at Taltree Arboretum where two clouds were nice enough to hover on each side of the newlyweds. Thanks Mother Nature!!

The bride and groom slow dance on the rolling hills of Taltree Arboretum nature preserve.

The Market in Valparaiso is a relatively new wedding venue and Samantha and Tyler had it decorated to the nines. The candles were beuatiful and the tribute to deceased grandparents (along with their wedding photos) was very touching.

Wedding decorations at The Market in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The introductions featured a "flower toss" and the speeches were funny and emotional all at once. Soon it was cake cutting time, dinner and on to first dances.

Wedding reception at The Market in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Parent dances and first dance at The Market.

I forgot to mention the delicious desserts and 27 Entertainment brought the noise...

Party time at a wedding reception at The Market in Valparaiso, IN.

First dance for the bride and groom at The Market.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Sammy and Tyler's summer wedding at The Chapel at Aberdeen and The Market in Valparaiso, Indiana. As always, please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day. More images to come on Instagram and other social media listed below. Enjoy!!

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!!