Wedding At St. Anthony's Catholic Church In Chicago

May 25, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom portrait at Whiting Lakefront Park

Veronica and Adrian had a wonderful wedding ceremony at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Chicago. The day started off at the couple's home and sister's neighborhood house complete with a band of horn players as family and friends dropped in to offer well wishes. The entire day featured three incredible bands altogether.

The bride with her dress and accessories.

Adrian Jr. was the star of many photos and I was glad to capture him in a high five with Dad just before Veronica walked down the aisle and a mariachi band provided the soundtrack.

Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Anthony's in Chicago.

Bride and groom light a candle together during their church wedding ceremony.

Spring wedding ceremony at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois.

After the ceremony we took family photos and a few wedding party images and then we were off to Whiting Lakefront Park for photos of the newlyweds.

Whiting Lakefront Park is a scenic area overlooking Lake Michigan and it even has an open air pavilion where the reception was held.

Romantic walk along Lake michigan for the bride and groom.

Wedding photos at Whiting Lakefront Park.

The grey rocks that align the shore there are great for photos and the gazebo is often a spot for outdoor ceremonies.

Bride and groom smooch atop the rocks at Whiting Lake Front Park shoreline.

The groom escorts his bride along the pier.

The open air reception area featured some incredible desserts. Another horn band brought the funk onto the dance floor as friends and family spun around the room.

Delicious desserts at a wedding reception at the pavilion in Whiting, Indiana.

Open air wedding reception at Whiting Lakefront Park.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Veronica and Adrian's wedding at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Chicago. Please do fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.

May Wedding At Sand Creek Country Club

May 17, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom walk near the covered bridge at Sand Creek Country Club.

Abby and Sean recently had a Disney inspired wedding at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana. We started with the girls in the bridal suite before a peek-a-boo photo of the happy couple where Sean passed along a card with a message for Abby to read.

Bridal prep at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

Bride and groom take e a peek-a-boo photo before getting married.

Bride reads a card given to her by the groom.

I took photos of the bride and her bridesmaids in the garden area of Sand Creek while second photographer Kerrie was with the guys out front. We had a lot of fun basking in the nature of this wonderfully landscaped country club.

The bride and her bridesmaids on the Sand Creek golf course.

Bridesmaids cheer at the clock tower at Sand Creek.

Portrait of the bride in the Sand Creek garden.

The indoor wedding ceremony was officiated by Reverend Doug and he brought his charming sense of humor to the proceedings as witnessed by all of the smiling faces in the congregation as well as the bride groom.

Indoor wedding ceremony at Sand Creek Country Club.

After family photos on the back deck overlooking the grounds, we took the "golf cart limo" deep onto the golf course for some romantic bride and groom pictures.

Bride and groom on the hills of Sand Creek golf course.

The newlyweds at Sand Creek golf course.

The Mickey and Minnie decor was on full display in the reception room as were the linens of Unveiled Weddings and the impeccable decorating skills of the venue itself.

A Disney inspired wedding reception at Sand Creek Country Club.

First dance in the reception room at Sand Creek.

Parent dances at Sand Creek Country Club.

The Father of the Bride speech was epic and the bouquet toss saw no injuries. Laugh Booth was on hand with photo booth props and the dance floor was alive.

Dance floor fun at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton.

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Barn Wedding At County Line Orchard

May 16, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom walk along the apple orchards.

Jamie and Tom's barn wedding at County Line Orchard was an incredibly fun day filled with laughter, rain, English accents, Game of Thrones poses, confetti throwing, more rain, speeches worthy of performance art, sorority girls and more.

Our day began at Kara's Hair Studio in Hobart and made it's way into the grain silo bridal suite for getting ready.

Bridal prep for a barn wedding in Hobart, Indiana.

The bride inside the rustic silo bridal suite on her wedding day.

Second photographer Kerrie visited with Tom and his guys who are all lovely blokes who came all of the way from England for the big day.

Groomsmen getting ready for a County Line Orchard barn wedding.

The groomsmen arrive at County Line Orchard.

Jamie's sorority sisters even paid her a visit for a big group photo in front of the red barn doors.

The bride's sorority sisters visit her on wedding day.

Bridesmaid fun inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

The weather was on and off rain, but everybody was in good spirits about it. Jamie decided to move the ceremony indoors and made her descent down the steps from the second floor balcony of the barn. As they exited, guests threw confetti. You can even see me from one of Kerrie's shots on top of a wood crate to capture all of the fun from above.

Indoor wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard.

Bride and groom are congratulated with confetti at County Line Orchard.

After family photos it was time for wedding party group photos. I didn't have to coax this group too much to get some fun expressions.

Wedding party group photo at County Line Orchard.

Wedding party fun at County Line Orchard.

The grounds were pretty wet at this point, but Jamie was game for getting out into the orchard for some photos. Showing off their happiness of course is the main goal, but we did take a few showcasing the grain silo and the rustic texture of the big barn itself.

The happy couple at their barn wedding at County Line Orchard.

Bride and groom kiss with the rustic grain silo in the background.

Fun bride and groom pictures at County Line Orchard.

The reception had live music along with 27 Entertainment as DJ. The bride even sang a surprise song to the groom.

Barn wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

Dancing fun at a barn wedding reception.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Jamie and Tom's barn wedding at County Line Orchard with many more images to come. To inquire about photography for your big day, be sure to fill out the Contact Form so I can answer all of your questions and set up a meeting.

Spring Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

May 14, 2018 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom overlooking the lake at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

I photographed Ashley and Michael's engagement session last Fall and was able to learn what a passionate and loving couple they are. I had no doubt that I'd have a wonderful day with them at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte for their wedding. Indeed. It was fun, sweet, loving, emotional and all of the adjectives you'd expect at a wedding.

Our day started in the spectacular bridal suite with myself covering Ashley's prep while second photographer Kerrie captured Michael and the guys.

Bridal prep at the wonderful Sandy Pines bridal suite.

When I set up a "first look" with the bride and groom, I usually instruct one person to slowly walk toward the other. I did this with Ashley as well. However, she was quite the anxious one as she fast walked toward Michael. They came together in an embrace and we left them alone for awhile so they could have their moment together before we ventured out onto the golf course for pictures. She definitely was excited to see him.

The bride and groom reveal / first look at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

A loving moment between newlyweds at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

The groom dips his bride underneath some mile high trees.

Wedding photos at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

Portraits of the bride and groom on and off the golf course.

On the way back from strolling the golf course we got together with the wedding party who were all now prepped and dressed and we did some group photos before the ceremony.

Wedding party group pictures at Sandy Pines.

The outdoor wedding ceremony featured Ashley being walked down the aisle by her brothers and ceremonial heart shaped locks in which parents and the bride groom attached. The couple was awash in bubbles as they exited the sun filled ceremony area.

Outdoor Spring ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

After the family pictures it was celebration time with introductions and cake cutting. First dances had a nice late afternoon vibe to them as I shot behind some blooming flower petals. The flower girl decided to audition for the Sandy Pines teardown crew by flattening the ceremony chairs.

A late afternoon, open air reception underneath The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

A late afternoon first dance for the bride and groom.

Parent dances in the open air reception area of Sandy Pines.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Ashley and Michael's Spring wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. To inquire about having your big day captured, be sure to fill out the Contact Form right here.