Outdoor Wedding At Meadow Springs Manor

September 19, 2017 Steve Vansak

A romantic moment in the sun for the bride and groom at Meadow Springs Manor.

The September sun was out in full swing for Karlie and Corey's outdoor wedding at Meadow Springs Manor. Our day started in the morning with bride and bridesmaid getting ready photos inside the bed breakfast surrounded by Indiana cornfields in Francesville. I photographed the details along with the goofy fun shots as these girls let their personalities shine.

Wedding details at Meadow Springs Manor.

Fun photos with the bride and her bridesmaids.

Wedding day fun at Meadow Springs Manor.

As I photographed the bride and her crew, second photographer Kerrie was with the guys. Soon it was time for Karlie to get into her dress and off we were to the first look.

A September bride at Meadow Springs Manor.

The groomsmen get ready for the big day.

I had Corey waiting for Karlie near the outdoor ceremony area and he tensed up as she slowly made her way to him. A big grin came over him as they embraced and he saw her for the first time in her wedding dress.

A kiss for the bride and groom in the Indiana cornfields.

We took a variety of fun and romantic shots and then the wedding party went back into the bed and breakfast to freshen up before the outdoor ceremony.

The bride and her bridesmaids having a blast on wedding day.

The wedding party at Meadow Springs Manor.

The sun was in it's full glory for this September wedding....

The bride and groom share a kiss as the bright sun illuminates them on an Indiana farm.

The Happily Ever After sign directed guests to their seats for this outdoor wedding ceremony in the garden area of Meadow Springs Manor.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Meadow Springs Manor.

First kiss at Meadow Springs Manor wedding ceremony.

Karlie and Corey's reception had some of the funniest speeches and the 'candy toss" for the kids was certainly a good time.

Wedding reception at Meadow Springs Manor.

First dances for the bride and groom at Meadow Springs Manor.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Karlie and Corey's outdoor September wedding at Meadow Springs Manor. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please fill out the Contact Form and stay tuned to Instagram for more images from this wedding and others.

Wedding At The Uptown Center In Michigan City

September 14, 2017 Steve Vansak

The bride on the stage at the Uptown Center ballroom.

The Uptown Center in Michigan City is one of the most unique wedding venues in the area. Christina and Melvin brought their own bit of unique flavor to their wedding day at this prestigious building off of Franklin Street. From the bride's elegant dress to the groom's super stylish paisley shirt to the back and forth of gifts to the heart tugging first look of bride and son, I had plenty to photograph and I loved every minute of it.

Bride and groom on stage inside Uptown Center ballroom.

As you can see from the images above, the ballroom at The Uptown Center is simply spectacular. Let me take you through the entire venue and then some as we relive Christina and Mel's emotion packed wedding day.

When I arrived the nervous bride (yes, she was shaking) was getting hair done and I got to photograph all of her wonderful details. Her dress fit in perfectly at The Uptown Center's elegant bridal suite. As I was there and she was getting ready the gifts kept going back and forth between groom and her.

Bridal details at the Uptown Center bridal suite.

The bride and her bridesmaids at The Uptown Center bridal suite.

The bride prepares for her wedding day at The Uptown Center in Michigan City.

The bride opens a gift from her husband to be.

The bride reflected in the mirror illuminated by window light.

I love mirror shots and the window light combined with Christina's beauty and elegance seemed the perfect combination for a classic, sepia toned vintage bride portrait. Much like the Uptown Center - modern meets classic.

We had time for a quick hug with mom and then it was time for bride and bridesmaid photos followed by the groom.

Bride on the staircase at The Uptown Center in Michigan City.

I was glad I was able to take Christina into the ballroom before any guests had arrived. The room looked spectacular for the ceremony and we put it to use for some portraits as well.

The bride smiles in the center aisle at The Uptown Center.

The bride glances out at the courtyard of The Uptown Center in Michigan City.

Second photographer Lauren took the guy's shots in the adjacent room to the bridal suite. Melvin received a gift from his son Aiden who would soon be on the way to the courtyard for a first look / reveal with his mom.

First look / reveal for the bride and her son.

The staff at The Uptown Center do an amazing jog of setting up the ballroom for wedding ceremonies and then quickly and precisely turning the room over during cocktail hour in the bar area for the reception and a totally different look.

The Uptown Center set up for a wedding ceremony.

A September wedding ceremony at Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

After the ceremony ended and the staff was working their magic inside, I took family photos, wedding party photos and then took the newly married couple around the venue and outside for bride and groom pictures.

Wedding party photos in the courtyard at Uptown Center.

The bride and groom along an Ivy wall in Michigan City.

The bride's veil flies into the air as she kisses the groom on the city street.

This area around the venue in Michigan City has a real urban flavor to it and we wanted to capture some of that along with some classic bride and groom pictures.

Wedding photos in downtown Michigan City.

The bride and groom show off their happiness as they walk the city streets.

Mr. and Mrs. Collazo had a rocking reception as the room they had been married in morphed into a colorful scene of partygoers, dancers and delicous deserts.

Wedding reception photos at The Uptown Center.

A view from the balcony at a wedding reception at The Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Bride and groom first dance at the spectacular ballroom in Michigan City.

Bouquet and garter toss at The Uptown Center.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Christina and Melvin's big day. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your wedding day and stay tuned to Instagram for more images from this wedding and others.

Wedding At St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church

September 13, 2017 Steve Vansak

The groom dips his bride for a romantic wedding moment.

Wow - family and guests, wedding party and bride and groom were ready to CELEBRATE at Marinko and Jessica's wedding at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL. Settle in for all of the highlights, from the nervous laughs during getting ready at Vanis Salon to the post celebration outside the church to the bouquet and garter toss at The Serbian Social Center in Lansing.

Bridal prep at Vanis Salon in Schererville, Indiana.

While second photographer Kerrie hung out with the guys, I photographed the bridal details and all of the moments as the girls got ready for the big day.

Jessica looked beautiful holding her bouquet with all of it's blue and purple hues as the golden sun illuminated her hair. We kept bride and groom seperate on each side of the church taking photos as guests began to arrive. Soon it was time for the traditional Serbian ceremony inside of St. Simeon.

Beautiful bride with a purple and blue bouquet of flowers.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church in Chicago.

The wedding ceremony had much emotion. The traditional crowning ceremony took place after The Betrothal (exchanging of the rings). The crowning ceremony is what truly distinguishes an Orthodox Wedding from all others. It's a wonderful thing to photograph and the celebration afterwards with music and dancing is a spectacular showing of joy. Jessica and Marinko's church exit was no exception.

The crowning ceremony at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church.

The bride enters the church as the groom reacts.

The post wedding celebration at St. Simeon in Chicago.

We all went back inside for bride and groom portraits as well as family photos and the wedding party as well. Soon we would be off to the reception where food and drink awaited.

Bride and groom kiss at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church.

The bride shows off her dress at St. Simeon in Chicago.

Wedding party group photo at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL.

We did many close up, intimate portraits of the bride and groom on this gorgeous summer day. We also grabbed a few with the lovely church in the background and some fun wedding party photos too.

A joyous moment between bride and groom.

Bride and groom kiss in front of church in Lansing, Illinois.

The bride and groom together in some romantic wedding photos after their September wedding.

Happy smiles from the bride and groom on wedding day.

A fun wedding party photo under the gazebo at Serbian Social Center in Lansing, Illinois.

The reception at the Serbian Social Center had a ton of emotion with pure joy being first and foremost. It also had happy tears from family as well as dance floor celebrations.

Wedding reception at the Serbian Social Center in Lansing, Illinois.

First dance at the Serbian Social Center.

Happy tears and joyous dancing at a Serbian American wedding reception.

Family and friends dance in a circle to celebrate the bride and groom at the Serbian Social Center.

The ring bearer gets congratulated for catching the garter and Jessica throws her bouquet high into the air for the traditional wedding reception celebrations.

The bouquet and garter toss at a Serbian Amercian wedding.

This has been a sneak peek look at Marinko and Jessica's wedding at St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois. Stay tuned as many more photos to come. To inquire about your own wedding, please fill out the Contact Form. Cлавље!!

August Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

August 28, 2017 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom on the golf course at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

We had an incredible day at The Pavilion At Sandy Pines capturing the summer wedding of Bethany and Keenin. From non stop laughter during getting ready at the bridal house to romantic photos on the golf course, the outdoor ceremony and of course, the open air reception. Let me take you through the day....

I started out in the bridal suite capturing hair and make up from the girls as well as details. Second photographer Bridget captured the guys as we counted down to the early afternoon reveal.

Bridal prep at the bridal house at Sandy Pines.

I had two wedding dresses to capture as Bethany shared the day with her sister Valerie. Dad surprised the bride with a quick visit as mom tended to the dress. Once the Converse All Stars were snug on her feet, it was time for some quick portraits of the gorgeous bride.

Bride getting ready at the bridal house at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

The bride in her wonderful dress at Sandy Pines bridal house.

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Keenin pulled up in his green Ford Mustang and of course we took some photos with him and his Mach 1 hot rod along with his wedding clothes.

The first look was very emotional and exciting as I took the couple to a shady spot on the golf course. Beth approached Keenin who was facing the opposite way and they slowly came together with smiles, tears and a kiss.

First look bride and groom reveal at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

We explored the entirety of the sprawling golf course taking romantic wedding photos and Beth even got a ride on a golf cart courtesy of one of the club members!!

Bride and groom wedding photos on the golf course.

The bride and groom stand amidst the wildflowers.

All of us were very excited to take some photos with Keenin's classic car and the groomsmen had it decorated while I had the couple away on the golf course. We had a fun time posing them with the green Mustang as well as taking it for a quick ride.

Classic car wedding photos in Demotte, Indiana.

Bride and groom getaway drive in a classic Ford Mustang.

A few more wedding party photos and then guests started arriving for the late afternoon outdoor ceremony.

Bridesmaid and groomsmen photos at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

Bride and groom looking fashionable underneath the tall trees at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

The outdoor wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana had lots of emotion as the groom's mom teared up after being walked down the aisle by her son. Bethany and her Dad came down the aisle with sister Valerie as the SRO crowd of friends and family looked on.

The outdoor wedding ceremony area at The Pavilion At Sandy Pines.

Dad walks his two daughters down the aisle.

Outdoor summer wedding ceremony at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

The wedding receptions at Sandy Pines are lovely open air events under a roof. Guests ate dinner and danced the night away while enjoying the fruits of summer. Of course a trip to the photo booth for some goofy fun was in the plan as well.

Open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines.

The bride and groom dance underneath the stars at their summer wedding.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Bethany and Keenin's outdoor wedding at The Pavilion At Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form to set up a meeting.