Halloween Wedding

November 4, 2020 Steve Vansak

The groom and his bride during their October 31st wedding.

“I was working in the lab, late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab, began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise
He did the mash, he did the monster mash
The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
He did the mash, it caught on in a flash
He did the mash, he did the monster mash”

— Bobby Pickett

“It will all work out in the end” is what Kinsey’s Dad said he had been telling her all year. “And look around, here we are” he said as he motioned to all gathered during the Halloween wedding reception at Andorra Banquets.

Having your wedding on Halloween complete with guests in costumes, means you are seeking something different and non-traditional for your big day but I’m sure a worldwide pandemic wasn’t on Kinsey and Kevin’s mind when they chose the date.

We were supposed to be in Illinois for the entire day but we ended up going to Indiana for the ceremony and reception. We did start in the Land of Lincoln for getting ready and first looks and then crossed the state line for portraits at Centennial Park and onto the venue.

The bride and her bridesmaids get ready for the big day.

Bridal decor a Halloween styled wedding.

Bridal portrait in window light on her wedding day.

We had two first looks in a row. First up was with Dad at his home and then it was bride and groom at their favorite hang out Teehans in Tinley Park, Illinois.

First look for the bride and groom outside Teehan’s Bar in Tinley Park, Illinois.

While this may have been a Halloween styled wedding on October 31st, I’d say “pizza and beer” was another theme of the day with pictures at Village Pizza as well as Teehan’s where the couple eats and drinks quite often.

We went into Teehan’s Bar so the happy couple could read cards to each other. Kevin played a few tunes on guitar as well.

Kevin and Kinsey did one last monstrous dip before we jetted off to Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana for pictures. Oh, and word has it a pizza was delivered to the wedding party for a mid-day snack!

Happy Halloween from the bride and groom.

The bride and groom before their ceremony.

A sun star looms over the lake at Centennial Park.

The bridesmaids practice social distancing.

The ceremony took place at Andorra Banquets and was immediately followed by cocktail hour into the reception where ghouls and goblins roamed the dance floor. The bride and groom also had their traditional cake, excuse me - pizza cutting..

Halloween wedding ceremony at Andorra Banquets in Schererville, Indiana.

This has merely been a sneak peek look at Kinsey and Kevin’s Halloween wedding with many more images to come. To inquire about your big day, Halloween or not - please fill out the Contact Form right here.

Autumn Wedding At Aberdeen Manor Chapel and Ballroom

November 3, 2020 Steve Vansak

Orange color overtakes the Aberdeen area during an Autumn wedding.

Stephanie and Tim had some great color for their Fall wedding at Aberdeen Manor Chapel and Ballroom in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Our day started with the bride and bridesmaids sharing laughs and pictures of their pets (as well as an in person guinea pig) during hair and makeup. They even snuck in some yoga!

While the bride had a first look with her Dad, Jaime covered the guys getting ready as well as video Short Film clips of the day.

Once Stephanie and Tim were all ready to go, it was time for a first look between bride and groom in the garden area at Aberdeen Manor.

First look for father of the bride and his daughter.

Bride and groom all ready for their Autumn wedding at Aberdeen Manor.

First look in the garden area at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom.

With this many crunch leaves, you might as well throw them into the air on this celebratory day! After wedding party group photos were done, I took the bride and groom around the area for pictures before the ceremony and while we still had daylight.

Fall wedding photos near Aberdeen Manor.

Bride and groom in the Aberdeen neighborhood.

Autumn wedding photos at Aberdeen Manor.

The chapel ceremony saw the bride being walked down the aisle by her Dad and the newlyweds ringing the bells of the chapel just before they exited to bubbles blowing in the wind.

Getting married at the Aberdeen Manor chapel.

Bride and groom exit the Aberdeen Chapel.

After the chapel exit, we went back inside for family photos including a groomsmen group photo with the two Dads added in.

Jaime covered cocktail hour and then it was cake cutting time into speeches, dinner and first dances.

Groom and groomsmen with fathers of the bride and groom.

Fall wedding decorations inside Aberdeen Manor Ballroom.

Snow falls onto the dance floor during the first dance.

Wedding reception fun at Aberdeen Manor.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Stephanie and Tim’s Autumn wedding at Aberdeen manor with more images to come. Please do contact me here to inquire about photography for your wedding.

Wedding At Tanglewood Hills Pavilion In Bettendorf, Iowa

October 23, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom portrait in the yellow brush outside Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

It was simply a thrill to travel to the Davenport, Iowa area to capture Allison and Nathan’s big day. These two Valparaiso University graduates originally planned to have their wedding on campus, but moved it to their home state of Iowa.

This Fall wedding started with bridal prep in Davenport and then made it’s way to the Tanglewood Hills Pavilion chapel in nearby Bettendorf. Everybody chipped in on bridal prep, including Dad on the curling iron!!

We had two first looks for this Autumn wedding and both were outside the chapel doors at Tanglewood Hills with Dad and of course, the groom Nathan.

First look with Dad at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

First look with the groom at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

Fall color engulfs the bride and groom as they embrace during their wedding in Davenport, Iowa.

A romantic walk outside Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

Of course, we had to sneak in some thumb wrestling, mean girl and cheerleader poses along with some obsessive texting and finger pointing for the wedding party group photos. And yes, we had some beautifully yellow Fall color while doing so.

Oh, and did I mention the 25MPH winds?!!

Wedding party photos at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

October wedding photos in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Bride and groom photos outside Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

The chapel at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion is a non-denominational facility that is perfect for a church wedding. The balcony also houses a bridal suite and the Evergreen Reception room downstairs makes this a great all in one wedding venue for the Davenport, Iowa area.

After the ceremony we did family pictures along with a few more bride and groom images and then it was time for cake and dinner.

Wedding ceremony in the chapel at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

A view from the chapel balcony during a wedding at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

A sweet kiss down the center aisle of the chapel.

While the desserts and dinner were all terrific, the real highlight of the reception inside the Evergreen Room at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion was the emotional bond between the bride and groom and their families and friends.

Wedding reception decor inside the Evergreen Room.

Family and friends during a wedding reception in Bettendorf, Iowa.

First dance for the newlyweds at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Allison and Nathan’s wedding at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion in the Davenport, Iowa area. Be sure to Contact Me on this website to inquire about your wedding photography.

Wedding At Shultz Chapel

October 21, 2020 Steve Vansak

Austin and Bianca had a lovely brunch wedding at Shultz Chapel which is part of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana. This intimate wedding featured fall leaves, close friends and family as well as the couple’s two doggies.

Schultz Chapel is a unique, open air wedding chapel that gives a lake view to guests. The stained glass windows are a nice accent to the surrounding brick. This Eastern Indiana wedding venue really does evoke the old song Going To The Chapel.

Bride is escorted down the aisle by her Father at Shultz Chapel.

Intimate micro wedding at Schultz Chapel in Milford, Indiana.

Fall wedding photos in Milford, Indiana.

Bride and groom walks amongst the Fall leaves at Camp Alexander Mack.

Bride and groom kiss lakeside in Milford, Indiana.

The afternoon reception featured some heartfelt speeches as well as first dances and parent dances. If the decor is any indication, Austin and Bianca love family time with their two dogs in front of the TV for some Netflix and chill.

Wedding reception in Milford, Indiana at Camp Alexander Mack.

This has merely been a sneak peek of Bianca and Austin’s wedding at Shultz Chapel with many more images to come. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please contact me here.