Summer Engagement Session In Chicago

June 16, 2021 Steve Vansak

A romantic dip on North Avenue Beach in Chicago.

Chicago is open again and it is as wonderful and romantic as ever. I recently spent a lovely late afternoon with Melissa and Mike exploring various parts of the city and taking pictures to celebrate their love and togetherness.

Apparently, the Chicago Theater knew we were coming…..

Celebrating love at the Chicago Theater.

We actually started our day in the Loop at the Chicago Board of Trade building and eventually made our way up north to the nature boardwalk and ending this Chicago engagement session with photos at sunset on North Avenue Beach.

Engagement photo at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Sun falls over the nature boardwalk in Chicago.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Melissa and Mike’s summer engagement session in Chicago. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this session as well as weddings.

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Wedding At Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral

June 1, 2021 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana

We had quite the sunny day for Kelly and Anthony’s wedding at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana with the reception at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

One of Kelly’s childhood dreams was to get ready at her parent’s home and that is exactly what she did with a quick stop at the nearby lake for a photo to show off her gorgeous dress and this lovely day.

Bridal prep at the home of the parents of the bride.

The bride illuminated by window light at the home of her mom and dad.

The bride near the lake on a sunny day in Northwest Indiana.

Photographer Kerrie was with the guys as I captured the bridal prep. Soon we would all meet up at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville for the Greek wedding ceremony.

Groom prep for a wedding at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

The wedding ceremony featured the ritual of placing of the crowns on the bride and groom while the Koumbaros intertwined them three times to symbolize the couple’s union.

The bride and groom exited the church as family and guests showered them with flowers.

Wedding ceremony at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, Indiana.

Wedding photos on the altar of Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

We took our outdoor wedding photos at the beautiful Sand Creek Country Club as guests arrived for the dinner and reception. We took a variety from romantic wedding photos to candid moments to dramatic sky wedding photos all around the golf course.

The bride embraces her new husband in the flowered garden at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Sand Creek Country Club.

A kiss on the golf course as the bride’s veil flies.

Wedding portraits all around Sand Creek Country Club.

The groom dips his bride at Sand Creek Country Club.

A sun soaked wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

Opa - It’s time for the off the charts wedding reception complete with Greek music, flying dollar bills and line dancing galore!!

Sand Creek Country Club decorated for a Greek wedding.

First dance for the bride and groom at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Kelly and Anthony’s wedding at Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. To see more from this and other weddings, visit the Region Weddings Instagram channel listed below. Also, fill out the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.

Spring Wedding At Journeyman Distillery In Three Oaks, Michigan

May 24, 2021 Steve Vansak

Sunlight streams through the windows as newlyweds kiss at Journeyman Distillery.

Emily and Nick were all ready for their wedding in 2020 when the biggest health crisis for the entire world came crashing down upon us all. So here we are in 2021 with things looking up on all fronts along with a spectacular day at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI.

We started off catching moments during bridal prep as well as groom prep and then it was onto the indoor ceremony.

Bridal details inside the bridal suite at Journeyman Distillery.

The bride inside Journeyman Distillery just before her ceremony.

Black and white bridal portraits inside the bridal suite.

Bride in the mirror inside the bridal suite at Journeyman Distillery.

Groom prep for a wedding at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI.

WANTED: Please contact the authorities at Journeyman Distillery if you know these individuals.

The bride on the balcony and the groom below just before the ceremony.

The rustic wedding ceremony featured the groom’s Dad as officiant and family heirloom bibles brought along for the occasion. After he pronounced Nick and Emily as husband and wife, we took family and group photos and then off I went with the couple around the rustic building for romantic and candid wedding photos.

A rustic wedding ceremony inside Journeyman Distillery.

The groomsmen and bridesmaids at Journeyman Distillery in southwest Michigan.

A romantic wedding photos inside the rustic wedding venue in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Cute wedding photos at Journeyman Distillery.

The reception was DJ’d by none other than the man himself, Mr. Wade Breitzke - the owner of 27 Entertainment. The wedding reception intros were joyous, the speeches were heartfelt and the dancing was live…

The bride and groom are introduced at their wedding reception at Journeyman Distillery.

Wedding reception decorations at Journeyman Distillery.

Wedding reception fun in Three Oaks, Michigan.

This is only a sneak peek look at Emily and Nick’s Springtime wedding at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. Stay tuned to my social media below for more images from this and other weddings. Get in touch for your wedding photography at this link right here.

First dance for the bride and groom at Journeyman Distillery.

Spring Engagement Photos At Whiting Lakefront Park

May 18, 2021 Steve Vansak

The happy couple chills on the edge of Lake Michigan for their engagement photos.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “cooler by the lake” and that certainly was the case for Lydia and DJ’s engagement session at Whiting Lakefront Park. Cool as in temperature when I stepped out of my vehicle in my shorts and cool as in how awesome these guys did for their session.

DJ had the great idea of incorporating W from his last name into some images and Lydia wasn’t about to ditch her great outfits for a chilly breeze coming off of Lake Michigan.

Engagement photos at Whiting Lakefront Park near Chicago.

A couple embraces near at the water stream at Whiting Lakefront Park.

Whiting Lakefront Park is a great spot in Northwest Indiana for romantic engagement photos as it offers not only the views of Lake Michigan, but also the greenery of the park, pretty flower beds as well as landmarks like a gazebo and a small waterfall, etc.

Whihala Beach is also right there for a more traditional beach photo shoot. And don’t forget to take a dip on the pier.

Pretty flowers surround the engaged couple at Whiting Lakefront park.

A romantic dip on the Whiting Lakefront Park pier.

Golden hour engagement photos at Whiting Lakefront Park.

I often can get great sunsets at Whiting Lakefront Park, but cloud cover took that option away from us on this day. However, a romantic twilight photo underneath the gazebo was a perfect way to end the session.

A twilight engagement photo at Whiting Lakefront Park underneath the gazebo.

For engagement photos and wedding inquiries please use the Contact Form and I will reply back in short order. Happy Spring to everyone!!