October Wedding At St. Michael's Parish

October 4, 2021 Steve Vansak

The happy couple in the Centennial Park garden after their wedding at St. Michael’s Church.

I’ve known Abby for awhile as I have photographed the weddings of three of her sisters. We have established a few traditions - bridal prep at mom’s house, St. Michael’s Parish for the ceremony, Centennial Park for photos after and of course brother Jake always “presents” his sisters to me in a photo.

All the weddings are unique though and with a growing family, the flower girls and ring bearers appear to be creating their own traditions as well.

MUA: Antoinette Esche. | Hair: Brittney Macneill | Dress: Something Blue

Bridal prep for an October wedding at St. Michael’s Parish.

The flower girls and budding Instax photographers.

Groom prep saw Bryan and the guys using their gifts for refreshments. Soon they were off for the afternoon Fall wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

All dressed up and ready for wedding day.

St. Michael’s Parish is a longstanding Catholic Church with great architecture. So along with capturing ceremony moments, I try to get a few wide shots showing off the building and all of it’s adorations.

Walking down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony.

Saint Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana during an October wedding.

Wedding ceremony inside St. Michael’s Parish.

Wedding party group photo inside St. Michael’s Church.

Bride at the altar of St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

After family photos we braved the rain and went to Centennial Park for additional bride and groom and wedding party group pictures. We embraced the rain and these newlyweds looked happier than ever playing with all the “luck” that was coming from the skies above. (people say rain is good luck on your wedding day)

Walking in the rain across the Centennial Park bridge.

Rainy day wedding photos at Centennial Park.

Bridesmaids photos at Centennial Park in Munster, indiana.

A romantic walk along the lake in the rain.

The reception at Andorra Banquets was quite the party starting right off with the introductions.

Cake: Cakes by Karen

DJ: DJ jenn Booty

An October wedding reception at Andorra Banquets.

The groom spins his bride during the first dance.

Family dances during a wedding reception at Andorra Banquets.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Abby and Bryan’s October wedding at St. Michael’s parish in Schererville, Indiana. Please follow the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings. Also, dates fill up quick so please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography and wedding short films.

September Wedding At Avalon Manor

September 21, 2021 Steve Vansak

The newlyweds at Avalon Manor in Hobart, Indiana.

Danielle and Michael had a lovely outdoor September wedding at the Northwest Indiana wedding venue Avalon Manor. We utilized both the inside and outside for bride and groom wedding photos along with family.

Our day started out with bridal prep and special socks for everyone, including our flower girl.

Bridal prep for a a late summer wedding at Avalon Manor.

The bride with her daughter and flower girl showing off their wedding day socks.

The bride and her mom in classic black and white.

Bride in the mirror at Avalon Manor banquet center.

The mother of the groom was on hand to help her son get ready for the day as guests arrived for the outdoor ceremony.

The groom preps for his wedding at Avalon Manor.

The bride and groom all ready for their September wedding.

The sun was going down and cast perfect light upon the later afternoon ceremony as friends and family looked on. Reverend Doug Klukken was on hand to pronounce them husband and wife.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.

The sun descends upon the trees at an outdoor wedding ceremony at Avalon Manor.

After family group photos it was time for wedding party and bride and groom pictures at the long standing Northwest Indiana wedding venue.

Portrait of the bride and groom amongst the greenery at Avalon Manor.

Candid wedding photos of the bride and groom.

Wedding party group photos at Avalon Manor.

The bride and the ring bearer and groomsmen.

Bride and groom on the back deck of Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.

A blue sky over the lagoon as the bride and groom admire each other.

The reception saw family and friends of all ages hitting the dance floor and forming trains. Decorations commemorated the date and the cake cutting was capped by a sloppy cake kiss.

A September wedding reception at Avalon Manor.

First dance at a September wedding reception.

A late summer wedding reception at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Danielle and Michael’s late summer wedding at Avalon Manor. Please follow along here and my social media channels for more images from this and other weddings.

As always, inquire at the Contact Form about wedding photography for your Midwest wedding or destination wedding.

Wedding At Duneland Falls

September 14, 2021 Steve Vansak

A candid moment between the bride and groom on their wedding day.

The day was filled with sunshine for Ashley and Julian’s wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana with an outdoor ceremony at the Centennial Park lakeside terrace.

We started out with bridal prep in the elegant bridal suite of Duneland Falls where Ashley had a reveal with her bridesmaids and her Dad.

The bride and her bridesmaids inside the Duneland Falls bridal suite.

The bride reads a card and opens a gift from her husband to be.

Help from the mother of the bride on wedding day.

The big reveal to Dad and the bridesmaids.

The bride and her elegant wedding gown inside Duneland Falls.

After Julian and the guys finished up getting ready and the groom opened up his gift, we were all of to Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana for an outdoor ceremony on the lakeside terrace.

Groom prep for a wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana.

Groomsmen group picture in black and white.

Bridesmaid group photo at Centennial Park.

The couple’s two doggies were on hand for the ceremony as were many family and friends. As soon as the couple were officially married we did family photos along with the couple and wedding party group images.

Outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the lake at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.

The veil flies into the wind as the bride kisses her husband on their wedding day.

Water glistens off the lake in a summer wedding photo.

Wedding party group photo on the Centennial Amphitheater stage.

Summer wedding photos at Centennial Park.

The bride and groom surrounded by water.

Duneland Falls is a very elegant wedding venue in the Chesterton / Portage area of Indiana. After getting detail photos of the couple’s wonderful decor and many candid moments of guests, it was time for the first dances in which I could really show off the elegance of this couple along with the venue.

First dance at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana.

The Dancing Queen song by Abba rocks the dance floor during a wedding at Duneland Falls.

This has been a mere sneak peek look at Ashley and Julian’s summer wedding at Duneland Falls in Chesterton, Indiana. Please do contact me here for inquiries and stay tuned to the social media channels below for images from this and other weddings.

Vendors: 27 Entertainment - DJ and Video | MUA: Beauty by Meesh | Dress: Something Blue Bridal

Summer Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

August 31, 2021 Steve Vansak

A romantic moment between the bride and groom on Sandy Pines golf course.

We had sun, we had rain and we even had a rainbow at Cody and Elizabeth’s summer wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

We started inside the beautiful bridal suite which is a building onto it’s own with the bride and her squad downstairs and the guys up above.

Bridal prep decor inside the bridal suite.

The bride reads letters from her parents and the groom.

Team Bride at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

Assistance from the mother of the bride on wedding day.

The groom and his bride all dressed up for their big day.

Our first emotional moment of the day occurred with Elizabeth reading letters from her parents as well as the groom. Then came the first looks with Dad as well as Cody.

First look with Dad at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

First look with the groom at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

After our wonderful reveals, I took the couple all around the Sandy Pines golf course area for photos and then back for wedding party group photos and family group shots.

Wedding portraits at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

Wedding photos amidst the tall trees that intertwine with the golf course at Sandy Pines.

The bride shows off her beautifully textured wedding dress.

We certainly had a good time with the wedding party with lots of laughs and booty bumps for all.

Wedding party group pictures on the Sandy Pines golf course.

We had a rain delay that held up the ceremony for a few minutes but that played into our favor as you will see later.

Clouds hover over the ceremony area after a rainstorm.

I’ve done many Greek weddings and with the bride having some of that heritage in her family it wasn’t a shock to see some circle dances with money being showered upon the newlyweds.

The Pavilion was decorated so elegantly with tall centerpieces overlooking the guests. The desserts were homemade and the cake reflected the groom’s (and latecomer the bride) affinity for fishing.

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Elegant wedding reception decorations at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

And then, it happened…. a rare opportunity to photograph the bride and groom with a rainbow overlooking the ceremony area. So out we went onto the damp sidewalk for a slow dance between the newlyweds as the rainbow shined overhead.

A rainbow appears after a rainstorm at Midwest wedding venue The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

I sure hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Cody and Elizabeth’s wedding at Midwest wedding venue The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. Stay tuned here and on the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

As always, please fill out the Contact Form to inquiry about your big day.