November Wedding At County Line Orchard

November 16, 2020 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom among the apple orchards in early Winter / late Fall.

Daniel and Sofia had cool temperatures, but warm hearts for their mid November wedding at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

I covered bridal prep inside the bridal suite while second photographer Kerrie photographed the guys at the couple’s home. True Beauty by Dana handled make up duties and the pajama party was sponsored by the bridesmaids themselves!

Gifts between bride and groom as well as letters from the bridesmaids and mom brought on happy tears.

Gift opening and letter reading for the bride on her big day.

Groom prep for a wedding at County Line Orchard.

Bride inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

Bride and groom in a vintage tone on their wedding day.

The wedding ceremony was held indoors in the south barn with the bride and Dad making their entrance down the wooden stairs. Right after the ceremony we went outside for group photos around the barn as well as portraits of the newlyweds. Then it was back inside for family pictures and the reception.

Indoor wedding ceremony in the south barn.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen at County Line Orchard.

The newlyweds and a vintage truck outside the big red barn.

Late Fall wedding photos at County Line Orchard.

The reception decorations were quintessential County Line Orchard rustic pieces and the donuts we all crave were on hand for all to enjoy along with delicious cupcakes. The instant cameras were put to good use as was the game area in the balcony.

Rustic wedding decorations and desserts.

Fun and games at a barn wedding reception.

I neglected to mention the taco truck that arrived for those who were hungry from dancing as well as one of the most athletic moves I’ve ever seen to snag the bride’s bouquet!!

A bridesmaid tries out for wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Daniel and Sofia’s November wedding at County Line orchard. Many more images to come from this wedding as well as others right here and on the Region Weddings Instagram feed.

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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.