Wedding At St. George Greek Orthodox Church

October 12, 2020 Steve Vansak

Wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Maggie and Ben had a lovely day for their Fall wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana. We started the day at the home of the bride’s parents where in addition to hair and make up by Melissa Marshall - on location shoulder massages were being given courtesy of the father of the bride.

A swarm of bees attacked the flower girl and “please turn on the blue tooth” means the sister of the bride and maid of honor can and will break into dance.

Oh, and another photographer showed up to try and upstage me!! :)

Getting ready for a Fall wedding in October.

I photographed some at home portraits of the bride while second photographer Jaime captured the guys who were right next door. Then it was off to the church for the ceremony.

Bridal portraits at the bride’s parent’s home.

Let it be known that if it wasn’t for You Tube, no groomsmen’s ties in all of America would be properly placed and secured.

The groom and his guys get ready for the big day.

The bride walked down the aisle escorted by her Dad as friends and family looked on. St. George Greek Orthodox Church has some incredible architecture so I made sure to take some wide shots to show it off along with getting in close to see the happy expressions of these newlyweds.

Scenes of a wedding ceremony at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana.

Exchanging vows at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

The celebration begins outside St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

After family photos at the altar it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures. A few in the church and then we went to Lake Hills Park in St. John to capture some Fall color.

Wedding party on the altar of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.

Bride and groom on the altar at St. George Church in Schererville, Indiana.

The newlyweds with Fall leaves behind them.

Fall color surrounds the bride and groom as they kiss.

Chillin’ at the pier at Lake Hills Park in St. John, Indiana.

Fall wedding photos in Northwest Indiana.

Clouds fill the sky after a Fall wedding ceremony.

We met up with the wedding party for group photos and then it was off to the reception at The Patrician.

Bridesmaids group photos at Lake Hills Park.

The bridesmaids battle with the bride on her big day.

Groom and groomsmen photos at a Fall wedding.

Wedding reception guests at The Patrician Banquets were treated to some sweet treats and lovely decorations when they arrived. The bride and groom were introduced and immediately went into their first dance and cake cutting. After dinner it was parent dances and then the dance floor opened up.

Decorations and sweet treats at a Fall wedding reception at The Patrician.

If dancing wasn’t your thing, you could always grab your coloring books for entertainment. And yes, that is REAL MONEY all over the dance floor!

Wedding reception fun at The Patrician Banquets in Schererville, Indiana.

The Father of the bride dances with his daughter.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Maggie and Ben’s wedding at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana with many more images to come. Please follow the social media channels below for more from this and other weddings. Also, fill out the Contact Form right here to schedule a meeting about your wedding photography.

October Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

October 5, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk in the woods near Sandy Pines.

Amanda and Ben had a crisp October day for their outdoor wedding at Sandy Pines in Demotte. The golf course wedding venue was the perfect spot for the groom, an avid golfer. While he and the guys were out on the course, I was inside with the girls as they got ready for the big day.

I was greeted by Make Up by Krissy V. and Under the Veil as the stylists as well as the bride and her singing bridesmaids.

Bridal details at Sandy Pines bridal suite.

The bridal suite building is perfect for bridal prep as well as an upstairs area for groom prep. The kitchen is always well stocked and the gigantic Subway subs are always a fun prop for me.

Groom prep at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

We had two first looks in a row - first up was Dad on the porch of the bridal suite and then with the groom.

First look with Dad at Sandy Pines bridal house.

First look with the bride and groom for their October wedding.

We then ventured out onto the golf course as well as the wooded areas surrounding it for photos of the bride and groom. From candid moments to dips on the green to showing off the bride’s dress from Something Blue.

We then returned to the bridal suite for wedding party group pictures.

Candid wedding photos at Sandy Pines Golf Course.

Spying through the brush on the bride and groom.

Chilling on the pier overlooking the golf course.

The wedding party was waiting for us when we arrived back and after these set of pictures it was time for family photos. Guests then began arriving for the ceremony.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Sandy Pines.

An outdoor wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

Exchanging vows at Sandy Pines golf course.

The ceremony was “unplugged” which kept the congregation focused and involved and not on their cell phones. After Amanda and Ben were pronounced man and wife, we went onto the course for a few golden hour pictures as the sun set. Then it was straight into cocktail hour, dinner and then the dancing began.

A stroll onto the golf course as the sun began to set.

Reception details at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

Open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

A night dance under the stars during a wedding at Sandy Pines.

To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form here on the website. To see more from Amanda and Ben’s wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana please follow the social media channels below. This is merely a sneak peek with much more to come.

September Wedding At Uptown Social

September 29, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom passionately kiss on the stage at Uptown Social.

Colleen and Michael held their September wedding in several locations culminating in an extended photo shoot and reception at the very elegant Uptown Social in Michigan City, Indiana.

Our day started out at CJ Warren Salon and Spa in Crown Point, Indiana before moving to the St. Matthias Parish Bridal Suite for bridal prep as well as groom prep. All floral is by La Petite Fleuriste.

Bridal prep at CJ Warren and St. Matthias Parish.

Bridal details at St. Matthias in Crown Point, Indiana.

Groom prep and gift exchange at St. Matthias Parish.

During this getting ready period Colleen and Michael also did a gift exchange as well as separate portraits inside the church just before the ceremony began. We also snuck a first look with Dad.

The bride opens her gifts from the groom.

Portraits of the bride at Saint Matthias Parish in Crown Point, Indiana.

Bride on the altar at St. Matthias Parish.

Colleen’s Dad waiting down one of the church aisles for his daughter to tap him on the shoulder before turning around to greet his daughter tearing up during the moment.

The wedding ceremony saw the couple exchange vows while friends and family looked on. Afterwards we took family photos and wedding party and then we were off to Michigan City for the big party.

Wedding Ceremony at Saint Matthias Parish in Crown Point, Indiana.

A Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Matthias Parish.

Bride and groom in center aisle at Saint Matthias Church in Crown Point, Indiana.

The newlyweds in the backseat of a classic car.

Bride and groom arrive at Uptown Social in Michigan City for their wedding reception.

Wedding portrait in front of a red door.

Looking suave and elegant at the entrance to Uptown Social in Michigan City.

Colleen and Michael made both the ballroom and cocktail area their own with unique decor including drawings from caricature artist Nate as well as their very own drink commemorating the year 2020.

Wedding reception decor at Uptown Social in Michigan City.

Cocktail hour and wedding reception speeches and cake cutting.

Parent and first dance at a wedding reception at Uptown Social Center in Michigan City.

27 Entertainment played the soundtrack for the evening and 99.9% of guests were into the vibe except for the flower girl. I think it may have been pajama time for her! :)

#GetDownAtUptown for Colleen and Michael’s wedding reception.

Franklin Street in Michigan City is lit up wonderfully in the evening so we slipped out into the street for some night time wedding photos showing off the explosion of light and love on the big day.

Romantic night time wedding pictures in downtown Michigan City.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Colleen and Michael’s elegant September wedding at Saint Matthias Church in Crown Point as well as Uptown Social in Michigan City. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.

Getting down at Uptown during a wedding reception.

Micro Wedding At Twilight At Barker Mansion

September 15, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom encircled by light at historic Barker Mansion.

Alyssa and Goran were married during twilight at the historic Barker Mansion in Michigan City. I met up with the bride inside the bridal suite while it was still light out and soon we were outside in the courtyard for the ceremony.

Barker Mansion is a terrific venue for micro weddings and elopements. The reception was held outside under a covered space in the courtyard and we did photos inside and out of the historic, 100+ year old building.

The bride has a laugh inside the bridal suite at Barker Mansion.

The bride on the red carpeted staircase at Barker Mansion.

A modern bride portrait with a vintage look.

While I definitely shoot in color at Barker Mansion weddings, the building begs for some vintage looks in some of the photos as well.

Guests arrived into the soon to be dark courtyard and were greeted by an illuminated backdrop where the couple would be married under the night sky. During cocktail hour I took the newlyweds throughout the mansion for pictures.

A micro wedding at Barker Mansion in Michigan City.

Twilight wedding ceremony in the Barker Mansion courtyard.

Newlyweds inside historic Barker Mansion.

The bride and groom take a tour of the historic Barker Mansion.

Outdoor wedding reception in the courtyard at Barker Mansion.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Alyssa and Goran’s micro wedding at Barker Mansion in Michigan City. Be sure to check out the Instagram channel listed below for more images from this wedding along with others.

To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, be it a micro wedding / elopement or full day wedding - please fill out the Contact Form right here.

Barker Mansion is a very classy and elegant wedding venue. Follow this link to view a bridal portrait session done during daytime hours recently. Enjoy!

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