Fall Wedding At Meyer's Castle

November 18, 2019 Steve Vansak

Night portrait of the bride and groom at Meyer’s Castle.

Two wedding dresses, two suits and two hearts all on a chilly Fall day at Meyer’s Castle for Reema and Corey’s wedding. This castle is located near Chicago in Northwest Indiana hidden from the highway behind a forest of tall trees.

I met up with the girls in the bridal suite for detail photos while second photographer Kerrie captured the guys in the nearby castle lounge. Total Image Bride took care of hair and make up.

Chicago and Northwest Indiana wedding venue Meyer’s Castle.

Indian and American wedding details at Meyer’s Castle bridal suite.

Indian American bride shows off her two dresses on wedding day.

First looks are not only great for that wonderful moment of coming together for the first time on wedding day, but sometimes they are a necessity for time restraints. By having a first look in the afternoon, Reema and Corey were able to get in daytime pictures before their late afternoon ceremony. November sees a time change with darkness at 4:30pm. However, we did do some night photographs after the ceremony and before the reception.

First look in the northern courtyard at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding photos in November at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding party group photos on the circular drive at Meyer’s Castle.

Wedding photos at Meyer’s Castle on a crisp November day.

The traditional Indian ceremony was presided over by Muharaj Rakesh Shar and featured flower girls arriving down the aisle via a mini Land Rover and it also featured much symbolism and colorful props. The ever colorful Meyer’s Castle peacocks were also present.

Traditional Indian wedding ceremony at Meyer’s Castle.

After the ceremony and family pictures, the bride and groom and entire wedding changed clothes for their big entrance into the reception area.

The wedding reception featured an incredible candy buffet and the dance floor was simply insane courtesy of DJ Mark Kline.

Wedding reception fun at Meyer’s Castle in November.

First dance and parent dance at Meyer’s Castle Fall wedding.

This has been a sneak peek look at Reema and Corey’s November Fall wedding at Meyer’s Castle. For more images from this and other weddings, please follow the social media channels below. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the Contact Form right here.

Fall Wedding at Center For Visual and Performing Arts

October 29, 2019 Steve Vansak

Night photo of the bride and groom in the rain under an umbrella.

“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”

— John Ruskin

“It’s going to be 100% chance of rain today” said our bride Mary when I arrived for getting ready pictures. She was matter of fact about it but I could tell she was not happy about that. But, she also knew she was surrounded by the important things - friends, family and the love of her life - Ben. As far as pictures, we had to all run a bit faster and think on our feet but I was also excited to give these newlyweds a peak at the back of my camera with a shot like above.

Mary did her mom’s make up as well as her own while I captured the camaraderie and the details. Under The Veil handled hair. I met the groom for some detail shots over at Munster Center For The Visual and performing Arts in Munster, Indiana just before the first look on the spiraling staircase. This reveal was as grand as those wonderful stairs.

Bridal details for a wedding at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.

Bride and groom just before their big reveal.

First look of the bride and groom on the staircase at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.

We utilized the wonderful lobby at the center and then braved our way out into the rain for some images. The groomsmen gave up their jackets and then feigned freezing and we had some fun as clouds opened up even more.

Wedding portraits at Center For Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.

Leaves turn red in the background as the bride and groom embrace.

Wedding party group shots out in the rain during a Fall wedding.

Wedding photos in the rain can have a very romantic look about them, especially in black and white.

Bride and groom surrounded by water droplets in a romantic black and white photo.

After pictures of the wedding party we headed inside for family pictures and then made our way to Crossroads Community Church in Schererville, Indiana for the ceremony. Then it was back to the Center for Visual and Performing Arts for the celebration.

Bride and groom portraits on a rainy Fall wedding day.

Wedding ceremony at Crossroads Community Church.

The best man performs during a wedding ceremony at Crossroads Community Church.

The Center For Visual and Performing Arts is a very elegant wedding venue and the bottle of champagne awaiting the bride and groom certainly reflected that. I believe the couple likes to cook and the recipe guest book had folks choosing their favorite dish. The dance floor was live for sure.

Dance floor fun at a Fall wedding reception at Center For Visual and Performing Arts.

For more images beyond this sneak peek and also to view other weddings, follow the social media channels below. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day - rain, sleet, ice, snow or sun - please fill out the Contact Form right here.

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Fall Wedding At Wicker Park Social Center

October 14, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk on the grounds of Wicker Park.

When I arrived at The Hair Shaak and make up artist Brittany Hennings was doing the finishing touches, the bridesmaids were already gushing over Francesca’s gorgeous look for her big day. Mom helped place the veil and then we were off to the bride’s parent’s home for dress and details.

Second photographer Michelle was with Zane and his guys where football talk ruled the day and congratulatory drink may or may not have been consumed.

Mom helps her daughter into her dress on wedding day.

I asked Zane if he was ready and he enthusiastically said yes. And with that, the first look between bride and groom was underway on the back deck of Wicker park Social Center. Fall leaves were strewn about as Francesca made her way toward her groom. After they had their moment we began photos with the wedding party as well as the couple.

First look for the bride and groom at Wicker Park in Highland, Indiana.

Autumn yellow surrounds the bride and groom at Wicker Park.

The enormous willow trees at Wicker Park hover over the bride and groom.

Wedding party group photos at Wicker Park Social Center.

Bride and groom on their wedding day at Wicker Park.

The lovely fountain and tall will trees of Wicker Park at a Fall wedding.

All of my weather apps said no rain until nightfall. Sometimes those things don;t quite get it right as we did some rain during the ceremony and family pictures afterwards. However, it didn’t hamper the joy of the moment as Francesca and Zane married and the ring bearer delivered his top secret briefcase.

Outdoor Fall wedding at Wicker Park Social Center.

Autumn wedding at the gazebo of Wicker Park Social Center.

The reception was a Fall festival in and of itself, complete with a groom’s cake and tons of homemade desserts. Trans Audio brought the music sequined jackets and a good time was had by all. I even snuck out for some night portraits by the gazebo with the bride and groom.

Fall decorations at a wedding reception at Wicker Park.

Wedding reception fun at Wicker Park Social Center.

First dance for the bride and groom during a Fall wedding reception.

Slow dance outside at night for the bride and groom with a lit up fountain and gazebo.

This has merely been a sneak peek look at Francesca and Zane’s Fall wedding at Wicker park Social Center in Highland, Indiana. Many more images to follow and do check out the social media channels below to see more. To inquire about wedding photography, please do fill out the Contact Form and I will get back with you in short order.

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Fall Wedding At Four Corners Winery

October 7, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom barn portrait at Four Corners Winery.

Ammie and Matt had a lovely September wedding day for their Fall themed, rustic barn wedding at Four Corners Winery. We began as usual with bridal prep photos and detail shots. After portrait of the bride and her bridesmaids it was time for their outdoor wedding ceremony in front of the grape orchards.

The bride’s dress hangs outside the entrance to Four Corners Winery.

Bridal prep for a Fall wedding at Four Corners Winery.

A boho styled bride walks along the grape orchards in her Converse All Star sneakers.

Bride and groom ready for their Fall wedding.

Solo portraits of the bride in her dress with Indiana farmland as the background.

Friends and family watched Ammie being walked down the aisle by her Dad. The sand ceremony had a few laughs from the newlyweds and bubbles were on hand for celebrating.

Outdoor Fall wedding amongst the grape orchards of Four Corners Winery.

After family pictures we strolled around the grounds for pictures of the bride and groom and their wedding party. Then it was inside for the dinner and dancing underneath the tin roof.

Fall wedding photos at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso.

Indiana farmland surrounds the newly married couple.

Wedding party photos on the grounds of the winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Bride and groom kiss at the entrance to Four Corners Winery.

The already rustic wedding venue was decorated in Fall color. As night fell, the first dances began along with a special outside dance for the bride and groom.

Fall wedding decorations at Four Corners Winery.

The father and daughter dance at Four Corners Winery.

Bride and groom dance the night away at Four Corners Winery.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Ammie and Matt’s Fall wedding at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana. Be sure to inquire at the Contact Form for your own wedding photography. Also, the Region Weddings Instagram feed will have many more images from this and other weddings.

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