Wedding At Heston Hills Event Center

July 15, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom embrace on the sprawling grounds of Heston Hills in Laporte, Indiana

It had to be July 14th. “It doesn’t matter where, but it has to be July 14th.” This is what Maggie told me when I met with her and Eric for the first time. They had no venue. However, on July 14th the sun came out in force with a blue sky and puffy clouds over Heston Hills Event Center In Laporte, Indiana.

Our day started early in the morning at her parent’s house in Valparaiso. Soon we would make our way to the The Brewery Lodge in Michigan City where a close group of friends and family would arrive for the celebratory wedding ceremony.

Early morning bridal prep for a summer wedding.

A classic black and white photo of the bride on her wedding day.

Mother of the bride assists her daughter before she walks down the aisle.

The bride and groom all ready for the big day.

Second photographer Kerrie was capturing groom and groomsmen prep as family filled the ceremony room. The bride’s father officiated the proceedings and peppered the vows with humor that kept the couple on their toes.

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A morning wedding ceremony at The Brewery Lodge in Michigan City.

After family pictures we took off to Heston Hills Event Center in Laporte, Indiana and strolled the picturesque grounds with it’s lake, boats, metal gazebo and the white picket fence that borders the grounds for romantic and fun wedding photos.

The bride and groom surrounded by swirling greenery at Heston Hills.

Candid wedding photos at Heston Hills Event Center.

The bride and groom take a romantic stroll along the white picket fence at Heston Hills.

The groom dips his bride on their wedding day.

When I asked Eric if he was up for dipping his wife for a picture he responded with an enthusiastic YES!!

Wedding photos featuring the beautiful scenery of the grounds at Heston Hills Event Center.

The bride looks across the beautiful green fields on her wedding day.

Dinner was inside the Heston Hills Event Center where first dances and cake cutting also happened. The room was decorated in books, movies and cameras and cupcakes for the taking. Then it was time for the outdoor wedding reception featuring music, games, a garter and bouquet toss and tons of fun, candid moments to capture.

Wedding reception decorations at Heston Hills Event Center.

Wedding reception at Heston Hills wedding venue in Laporte, Indiana.

Outdoor wedding reception on the deck at Heston Hills.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Maggie and Eric’s wedding at Heston Hills Event Center. Stay tuned on the Region Weddings Instagram feed for more images from this wedding and others. As always, please fill out the Contact Form here to inquire about wedding photography for your day.

The bride blows kisses toward her new husband as they lean against a white picket fence.

Bride and groom in front of the lakeside gazebo at Heston Hills Event Center in Laporte, Indiana.

July Wedding At County Line Orchard

July 8, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a joyful walk in the fields at County Line Orchard.

When I arrived at Jay Marie Salon for bridal prep photos and heard all the laughter, I knew were were in for a fun day for Emily and Tyler’s July wedding at County Line Orchard. These two grew up in the same neighborhood. They actually lived across the street from each other. It’s a great story!!

While I captured all of the laughter of the bridesmaids, second photographer Kerrie got to witness the guys’ front yard golf practice!! Emily’s dress is from Marie Gabrielle Couture and the bridesmaids dresses from HCTD. Flowers are from the always impeccable Sugarfield Flowers.

Bride and her bridesmaids get ready for the big day.

The newlyweds before the ceremony at their outdoor summer wedding.

Groom and his groomsmen prep for wedding day.

Bridesmaid and groomsmen photos at County Line Orchard.

The bride leans against a rustic fence on the grounds at County Line Orchard.

Just remember, be nice to your photographer or they might give you a double chin!! ;)

The bridesmaids goof off for the camera.

A lighted chandelier towers over the bride inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

The bride and her girls sassing it up at a July wedding.

The outdoor summer wedding ceremony took place underneath the big oak tree at County Line Orchard. The lemonade stand was up and running as Emily and her Dad arrived via the tractor limousine.

Outdoor, summer wedding at County Line Orchard in July.

Friends and family watch an outdoor wedding ceremony underneath the big oak tree at County Line Orchard.

After family pictures at the ceremony area, I took Emily and Tyler all around the grounds of County Line Orchard for pictures and then we met up with the wedding party at the front of the big red barn. Then it was introductions, dinner and party music courtesy of 27 Entertainment.

Bride and groom chill against the wooden fence at their rustic wedding venue.

Summer wedding photos at County Line Orchard.

A romantic kiss underneath a giant oak tree.

Having fun with the wedding party and all of the farming equipment at County Line Orchard.

A wedding party group photo in front of the big red barn.

I asked Emily and Tyler what kind of apple they wanted and Golden Delicious was the answer!!

The bride and groom choose golden delicious apples at County Line Orchard.

Wedding receptions at County Line Orchard usually have the wedding party entering from the outside and it’s impossible to tell what they might have cooked up for introductions. I think our winner may have been the human wheelbarrow with flowers in his mouth.

The room was adorned in literary decorations and the signature CLO donuts were part of the treats. 27 Entertainment definitely blew the roof off of the big red barn as friends and family descended upon the newlyweds while chanting Sweet Caroline.

A July wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

The big barn is decorated in a literary theme for a wedding reception.

Party time at County Line Orchard during a summer wedding reception.

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June Wedding At Old Lake County Courthouse In Crown Point

July 8, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom in the garden area of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.

It was a real family affair when I showed up for Robyn and the girl’s bridal prep at their Crown point home. The bridesmaids were her daughters and they were super helpful getting mom ready for her big day.

While I took Robyn and the girls out to a nearby neighborhood fountain for pictures, second photographer Lauren was capturing the guys in their black and pink duds. Then it was off to the old Crown Point Courthouse for more pictures and the ceremony.

Summer wedding photos in Crown Point, Indiana.

If you have never attended a wedding at the Old Crown Point Courthouse on the Square, it essentially is as it sounds - a vintage courtroom untouched from 100 years ago. It has a jury box and everything and has stadium seating for the guests. The third floor has this incredible reflective flooring and I love taking portraits there.

Wedding ceremony in the vintage courtroom in Crown Point.

Wedding ceremony in the 1920’s era courtroom in the historic Lake County Courthouse building.

Bride and groom portrait on the third floor of the old Crown Point Courthouse.

Wedding photo on the lawn of the historic Crown Point Courthouse.

Bride and groom at the entrance of the historic Lake County Courthouse.

The reception was also in the same historic Crown Point building at the Maki Ballroom. Dinner and dancing took us into nightfall and soon Robyn and Stacey took off for their west coast adventure.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Robyn and Stacey’s June wedding at the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point. Many more images to come. To inquire about your own wedding photography, please fill out the Contact Form right here.

June Barn Wedding At County Line Orchard

July 1, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom walk the apple orchards during their summer wedding.

Rachel and Brandon had a wonderful, but hot and toasty June wedding at County Line Orchard. The fans were going full blast inside the grain silo bridal suite as Krissy V. tended to make up with Cheri from Top Knot doing hair. Flowers With Jazz did the floral and Amplified Events provided the soundtrack.

Bridal prep inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

I love to take bride portraits inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard. The texture of the wood mixed with that lighting was the perfect spot for photos of Rachel’s flowing wedding dress.

Bride in her flowing wedding dress inside the bridal suite at County Line Orchard.

View of the back of the bride’s dress at County Line Orchard bridal suite.

As I was doing portraits of the bride, second photographer Kerrie was capturing the guys getting ready. Soon it was time for our “peekaboo” shot outside the gran silo.

Bride and groom wave outside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

At this point with County Line Orchard such a large venue, we were able to do the groomsmen photos and bridesmaid photos at the same time. Then it was time for the outdoor ceremony at the big oak tree behind the apple orchards.

Bride and her bridesmaids by the big barn.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen in front of the CLO barn doors.

The outdoor, rustic wedding saw the tractors carrying guests to the ceremony site as well as the bride and her Dad as the last arrivals. The flower girl took a spill but was soon rescued by her mom. I love the look of disappointment on her face as she sits on the ground!

Rustic outdoor wedding at County Line Orchard.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at the big oak tree.

Wedding ceremony underneath the big oak tree at County Line Orchard.

After the ceremony we took family photos and wedding party group pictures and then I took the newlyweds all around the CLO grounds. Then it was introductions and time to hit the dance floor.

Wedding party group photos underneath the big oak tree.

Bride and groom photos on the grounds of County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

The bride and groom share a kiss between two trees at County Line Orchard.

Rustic wedding photos at County Line Orchard.

The reception had rousing introductions as well as the bride doing a cake smash onto the groom. The bouquet toss was done from way up in the balcony and I took the newlyweds outside for a night time portrait near the north barn.

Wedding reception fun at County Line Orchard.

Wedding decorations at in pink and black.

Night portrait of the bride and groom at County Line Orchard barn wedding venue.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Rachel and Brandon’s June barn wedding at County Line Orchard. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings IG feed listed below for more images. To inquire about your own wedding photography, please fill out the Contact Form right here.