Summer Wedding At Gabis Arboretum

August 24, 2021 Steve Vansak

Candid wedding photography at Gabis Arboretum.

I sure had a good time capturing Cristina and Nick’s outdoor summer wedding at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana. I started at the couple’s house with dancing bridesmaids with their instant cameras and furry ring bearer and vinyl record collection while Lauren covered the guys as they blindfolded the groom before he got on the bus with the bride.

Make up artist Kelly Saulters and hair stylist Top Knot Bridal were on hand to bring out the beauty.

We then had a private first look with pictures of the wedding party and bride and groom before the ceremony.

Bridal details for a wedding at Gabis Arboretum.

You should be dancing - yeah (and taking pictures too!!

Some vintage tones as the bride site by the window on her wedding day.

The groom gets blindfolded before boarding the party bus with his bride.

The groom and his groomsmen at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, indiana.

The bride and her bridesmaids at Gabis Arboretum.

The first look saw Nick anxiously awaiting Cristina in the nature preserve of Gabis Arboretum. Then we were off around the lake area for photos before beginning the outdoor wedding ceremony.

First look / reveal fro the bride and groom at Gabis Arboretum.

Bride and groom with their furry ring bearer.

The sun peeks through the forest of trees at Gabis Arboretum as the bride and groom kiss.

It’s not often I give the ring bearer his own photo collage here, but the bride and groom’s beloved dog sure is something special and deserving of it.

The ring bearer delivers the rings and watches his owners get married at Gabis Arboretum.

A summer wedding ceremony at Gabis Arboretum.

An outdoor wedding ceremony at the lake inside Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Sunshine glistens off the top of the trees as the bride and groom kiss.

The reception took place at Hellenic Cultural Center in Merrillville, Indiana where guests got to take home something to plant and nurture as well as eat some deliciously moist bundt cake.

The bride and groom step outside Hellenic Cultural Center for some more pictures.

Dance floor fun at Hellenic Cultural Center in Merrillville, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek of Cristina and Nick’s summer wedding at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana. Stay tuned here and on the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

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Beach Wedding At Lighthouse Lodge

August 2, 2021 Steve Vansak

A romantic sunset wedding photo at Lighthouse lodge in Monticello, Indiana.

The last name is Winters, but the wedding was pure summer for Jill and Pro at Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana. Located on Shafer Lake, the bed and breakfast wedding venue features lakeside beach weddings and receptions on their large deck underneath a tent.

We started our day with bridal prep inside the bed and breakfast and groomsmen getting ready in one of the cottages of the lake.

The father of the bride wore a commemorative tee shirt for the occasion and he also rocked the dance floor later in the evening.

The groom gets ready for the day before an outdoor, lakeside wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom are all dressed for their summer wedding in Monticello, Indiana.

The first look occurred with an audience of wedding part and family members watching. Boaters on the lake also took notice of the big reveal. Afterwards we did photos lakeside of the bride and groom and wedding party.

First look for the bride and groom on Shafer Lake.

Blue skies with puffy clouds over Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana as the bride and groom kiss.

The wedding party with Shafer Lake in the background.

The outdoor ceremony faced the lake with the lighthouse towering over the proceedings. Boaters and jet skiers honked their support for the newlyweds as they made their way back down the aisle after the first kiss. Jill raised her bridal bouquet into the air with a celebratory yell.

Outdoor wedding ceremony in Monticello, Indiana.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Shafer Lake.

The open air tent wedding reception saw guests out by the lake as well as on the deck for tasty treats as well as a full on dinner.

Dad almost got thrown into the water by the ring bearer but no lifeguards were called upon!

A wedding reception on the large deck of Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.

Wedding reception fun under the big tent in Monticello, Indiana.

I had two special shots in mind for the bride and groom and those were a few sunset images as well as a blue hour photo once the light dimmed. A silhouetted version is below along with the blue hour image and a lighted sunset wedding photos is at the top of this post.

Bride and groom in silhouette at sunset.

Bride and groom during blue hour at Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.

This is just the sneak peek of Jill and Pro’s beach wedding at Lighthouse Lodge. For more images from this and other weddings please follow the social media channels below. Of course, please do Contact me to inquire about your own wedding photography and video right here.

Wedding At Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church In Chicago

July 27, 2021 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom at altar of Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church

Andy and Kasia had an epic Polish wedding at Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church with the reception at County Line Orchard in Indiana. Our day started early in the morning at the couple’s home in Chicago where friends and family helped the bride prep for her big day. The groom arrived for the first look at their front steps and then off we went for the church ceremony.

Vendors:

Live music - Simply Sound

Cake - Marylin’s Bakery

Photo Booth - 219 Productions

Bridal prep for a Polish wedding in Chicago.

First look for the bride and groom at their Chicago home.

The wedding party arrived on a trolley to the church and soon Kasia was walked down the aisle by her Dad and her son. After the two hour ceremony, the newlyweds exited to a bubble send off from their guests.

A Catholic wedding ceremony at Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church.

Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church wedding ceremony.

Polish wedding at Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church in Chicago.

Bubbles surround the bride and groom as they exit church.

After the church exit we went in for family portraits and the drove to Indiana for the barn wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

Portraits at Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church.

The bride in the bridal suite silo at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

The groom dips the bride in the apple orchards.

Summer wedding photos at County Line Orchard.

Sun shines over the red barn at County Line Orchard as the bride and groom kiss.

The bridesmaids get silly outside the big red barn.

Wedding party group photos at County Line Orchard.

Family time at County Line Orchard wedding venue.

Have you ever seen a sausage bar at a wedding before? This Polish wedding did not disappoint with Kielbasa and other meats as appetizers in addition to homemade desserts and various pies.

A Polish wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

First dance at a wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

Wedding reception fun at County Line Orchard.

This is merely a sneak peek and a fraction of the images we captured at Kasia and Andy’s Polish wedding at Saint Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church In Chicago and wedding reception at County Line Orchard. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

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A wedding night portrait at County Line Orchard.

July Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

July 6, 2021 Steve Vansak

Darkness fall as the bride and groom slow dance at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

What a glorious summer day we had for Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. The verbal golf course wedding venue did not disappoint with it’s beautiful bridal suite and landscaped grounds.

As usual the bridal prep and groom prep took place in the spectacular bridal suite building. I handled the moment getting ready while photographer Kerrie photographed the guys.

Top of the line vendors such as Make Up Krissy V., Top Knot Bridal and Tastefully Katie were on hand to bring out the beauty.

Afterwards it was a series of first looks…

Bridal prep at the Sandy Pines bridal suite.

Kaite and Aaron put a nice twist upon a first look or bridal reveal by including their daughter. Both were super sweet moments.

First looks with groom, bride and daughter.

After our first looks / reveals, we did bride and groom portraits along with the entire wedding party and family as well. This allowed our newlyweds to relax after their ceremony and enjoy cocktail hour with friends and family.

Bride and groom take a walk in the woods at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Sunshine upon the bride and groom at a wedding at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

The bride and groom get giddy at their summer wedding.

A beautiful scene overlooking the lake at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

A candid moment between the newlyweds at a July wedding at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

The outdoor wedding saw the bride walked down the aisle by her mom and the couple dropped a traditional pouring of sand or unity candle for a brand new tradition - the making of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!

A July wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

An outdoor summer wedding in Demotte, Indiana.

Ring security keeping the valuables safe.

A wedding party group photo at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Security detail meets the local football team at a summer wedding at Sandy Pines.

The Party DJ’s provided the soundtrack for intros into reception dancing where the groom had a dance off with his ring bearer. A slideshow of memories played while mom and bride looked on and of course, guests rocked the dance floor and ate some delicious desserts. I may have had a lemon bar or two myself!

The Pavilion at Sandy Pines all ready for a summer wedding reception.

An open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines Pavilion in Demotte, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peak look at Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines. Do check the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

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