Winter Wedding At Center For Visual & Performing Arts

December 13, 2021 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom kiss under string lights at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

It had been a long time coming! Sarah and Brent have been my wedding client for 3 years now as they planned their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts only to have the health crisis of 2020 delay them to this year.

The day finally came where they could celebrate with friends and family and they did so in a big way!!

Our day started with bridal prep inside the bridal suite at the Arts Center and the groomsmen getting ready for the day at home.

Bridal prep details at the Center For Visual & Performing Arts

Bridal portraits at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Solo portraits of the bride and groom at a December wedding.

Soon it was time for our mid-afternoon first look on the patio of the Center For Visual & Performing Arts. Although it was a bit chilly, Sarah loved the patio area with the brick flooring and greenery. They had fun as they came together for the first time on wedding day.

We took some romantic wedding photos outside before moving inside for photos on the staircase and then back out again for some fun shenanigans with the entire wedding party.

First look on the patio of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Romantic and candid moments of the bride and groom.

Bride and her bridesmaids on the staircase at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

Groomsmen at the entrance to Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.

Wedding party on a spiral staircase at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

At my winter weddings I always try to be aware that my subjects are going to be cold so we need to do things quickly and find ways to keep them warm. These bridesmaids were lucky recipients of groomsmen jackets and unfortunately the guys got stuck with bouquets of flowers. As always, having fun trounces cold temperatures!!

Bridesmaids wear suit jackets and the groomsmen hold flowers.

Wedding party celebrating on the patio at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The wedding ceremony took place on the ballroom floor. The newlyweds broke bread and drank wine as well as they literally tied the knock. Soon the first kiss was underway and then it was family group photos straight into cocktail hour.

Wedding ceremony in the ballroom of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The wedding reception had some terrific speeches - funny, emotional and celebratory. The first dances were lovely moments and the dancing was simply off the hook. Our groom was hoisted into the air several times and I don’t think our bride left the floor much at all. Good times…

Winter wedding decorations at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

The groomsmen airlift the groom on the dance floor.

A winter wedding reception at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.

It was a terrific day and night with Sarah and Brent for their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Be sure to monitor the Region Weddings IG channel for more images from this and other weddings. Please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about photography and photo / video hybrid coverage for your own wedding.

Micro Wedding At Seasons Lakehouse In Crown Point

December 7, 2021 Steve Vansak

Groom dips his bride at twilight at a winter wedding at Seasons Clubhouse.

Stacey and Andy had a wonderfully clear winter day for their micro wedding at Seasons Lakehouse in the Four Seasons neighborhood of Crown Point, Indiana.

We started off with a first look in downtown Crown Point in front of The Grand CP. The bride and her bridesmaids wore decorative winter shawls to keep warm for this December wedding. We also went into the warm confines of the old Lake County Courthouse for some classically styled wedding photos.

First look for the bride and groom in front of the old Lake County Courthouse building.

Bride and groom underneath the clock tower of the old Lake County Courthouse.

Wedding party in front of The Grand CP during a winter wedding.

Winter wedding portraits in downtown Crown Point, Indiana.

Bride and groom on the third floor of The Grand CP in downtown Crown Point.

The ceremony itself took place in late afternoon inside Seasons Lakehouse which was decorated for the holidays. Afterwards we stepped outside for some twilight / blue hour wedding photos overlooking Lake of the Four Seasons.

Winter wedding ceremony at Seasons Lakehouse.

Night wedding portraits taken in December in Lake of the Four Seasons area of Crown Point, Indiana.

Winter wedding reception tag Seasons Lakehouse.

The intimate wedding reception featured friends and family listening to live acoustic music and an emotional speech from the best friend of the bride and sister of the groom.

The first dances saw smiling faces in front of the Christmas tree.

First dances in front of a Christmas tree at a winter wedding.

The newlyweds take an evening stroll on a lake at night.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Stacey and Andy’s micro wedding at Seasons Lakehouse. Please do inquire here for your wedding photos and Short Films. Also, check out the social channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

Fall Wedding At Munster Church and County Line Orchard

December 2, 2021 Steve Vansak

Groom carried bride through apple orchards at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

It was a crispy, late Fall day in November for DJ and Lydia’s wedding at Munster Church and reception at County Line Orchard.

We began our day with bridal prep at the couple’s new home with Lydia’s sisters and mom on hand to assist in the morning bridal prep.

Bride gets ready for a wedding surrounded by her sisters and mother.

The bride's dress, flowers, shoes and jewelry are all laid out for her late Fall wedding.

A close up portrait of the bride on the morning of her wedding.

DJ met up with us at County Line Orchard for a first look / reveal with his bride. After a few detail photos of him making last minute wardrobe adjustments before we set him up to see Lydia.

We then walked all around the rustic Midwest wedding venue taking in all of the Fall color for outdoor wedding photos. Autumn leaves crunched beneath our feet as we strolled the apple orchards looking for beautiful wedding photo locations.

The groom sees his bride for the first time in front of the red barn at County Line Orchard.

Bride and groom lean on a country fence during a November wedding at County Line Orchard.

The bride and groom walk with Fall color in the background and Autumn leaves on the ground.

The bride and groom kiss in late Fall with yellow leaves at their feet.

We nabbed a few wedding party group pictures outside the grain silo and a few of Lydia inside and then we left for Munster Church for the ceremony.

The wedding party gather outside the grain silo at County line orchard with the bride and groom inside of it.

The bride shows off her wedding dress with sleeves inside a grain silo.

This was my first time photographing a wedding at Munster Church and it was a great experience. The balcony provided us a great overview of the wedding ceremony and the exit directly onto Ridge Road attracted a lot of horn honking and just added to the excitement of the day.

A view of a wedding ceremony at Munster Church from the balcony.

Bride and groom exit their church wedding ceremony onto a busy street.

Bride and groom on the altar of Munster Church.

Wedding party standing beneath a large glowing cross at Munster Church.

The wedding reception took place at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. The iconic Midwest wedding venue featured the sought after apple donuts for dessert.

The balconies and wooden stairways allowed me to capture the dance floor fun from many different angles with 27 Entertainment providing the musical entertainment.

Wedding reception details at County Line Orchard wedding venue.

A November wedding reception at a rustic wedding venue in Northwest Indiana.

This is only a fraction of the images and moments captured on DJ and Lydia’s wedding day. To set up an appointment and to see an entire wedding from me, please fill out the Contact Form here. I will check my calendar to see if your day is available and then set up a meeting.

Fall Wedding At Briar Ridge Country Club

November 2, 2021 Steve Vansak

Fall color surrounds the newlyweds at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Fall color finally arrived in Northwest Indiana for the Fall wedding of Colette and Jared at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana. October 31st made even more “spook-tacular” although the couple refrained from a full on costume party at the reception. They did however, provide enough candy and other treats to rival many tick or treat bags.

We started off in the bridal suite with Krissy V. enhancing the beauty and soon wedding coordinator Hannah from Enchanted Events was on the scene as we made our way from a series of first look reveals, culminating with the groom.

Bridal details at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Bridal prep for an Autumn wedding at Briar Ridge golf course.

Reveal to the bridesmaids inside the bridal suite at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Our groom arrived dressed and ready to see Colette for the first time. The golf course made for a great backdrop as they came together for the first time on their big day.

All dressed up with a wedding to attend!!

First look on Briar Ridge golf course on a crisp Fall afternoon in October.

We had some yellows and intense orange Fall color on hand as well as a dramatic array of cloud cover at times. It made for a wide range of looks.

A romantic stroll on the golf course at Briar Ridge for the bride and groom.

An array of clouds and sun surrounds Briar Ridge golf course as the bride and groom kiss.

Team bride has some laughs on the golf course.

Some silliness before guests arrive and things get real.

A loving look between the happy couple with Autumn leaves in the background.

The intimate wedding ceremony took place just outside of the ballroom at Briar Ridge Country Club with afternoon sun streaming in upon the outdoor nuptials.

An outdoor October wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge in Schererville, Indiana.

Sun illuminates an outdoor Fall wedding ceremony on Briar Ridge golf course.

A sunset wedding photo on Briar Ridge golf course.

The guests who love candy and sweet treats did not need to worry that they were missing out on Halloween night. A treat table was on display. During cocktail hour a warm fire was lit in the lounging area as Jim Bulanda sang the songs of Frank Sinatra and others for a very classy pre-dinner social hour. 27 Entertainment had the dance floor rocking.

Reception decorations for an October wedding reception at Briar Ridge Country Club.

An Autumn wedding reception in Schererville, Indiana.

Dance floor fun at a Fall wedding at Briar Ridge wedding venue.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Colette and Jared’s Fall wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club. Stay tuned here and the social media channels below for more. Please do fill out the Contact Form now to inquire about wedding photography for your big day here in Northwest Indiana or the Chicago area and beyond.