Nikki and Johnny’s October wedding at Saint Michael’s Parish had them surrounded by family and friends the entire day. It brought along some challenges too that only served to prove that the strong bond they have with their friends and family is stronger than anything mother nature can throw at them.
I started the day out at the bride’s childhood home for bridal prep with True Beauty by Dana while Kerrie covered the guys at the groom’s parent’s home. Bridal details, caffeine and Instax cameras ruled the morning.
Bridal prep.
Bridal details at an October wedding.
Future wedding photographer and flower girl captures the moments.
Bride and groom ready for their big day.
Wind blows the long veil during bridal portraits.
Groom in black and white with his guys behind him.
Groomsmen prep for an October wedding.
The ceremony took place at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville and many more children were now present and participating since I photographed sisters of the bride - Jackie and Amanda’s weddings.
Family at a wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Parish.
The bride is escorted down the aisle of St. Michael’s Parish.
Bride and groom in the sanctuary of St. Michael’s Parish.
Formal photos of the bride and groom in church.
Don’t tell Father, but I snuck a peak at my weather app during the ceremony. No rain until night fall!! Let’s do this, Centennial Park here we come…
Sisters on wedding day.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.
Centennial Park is a popular spot for pictures and we ran into several wedding parties there, but the area is so vast that it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Perfect for romantic walks on the bridge.
Bride and groom take a romantic walk on the bridge at Centennial Park.
Vogueing for the camera at Centennial Park.
The wedding party paired up for a portrait by the lake.
Wedding pictures at Centennial Park.
My “tired bride” shot is quite popular and the wall at the Amphitheater is a perfect place to lean. After our trek around the park, the bride and groom had some time to chill with their friends and then it was off to St. Elijah Event Center for the reception.
The bride takes a rest at Centennial Park.
A lakeside portrait of the bride and groom.
Wedding reception at St. Elijah Event Center.
What can I say about the reception? The dance floor was packed all night giving me plenty of fun to capture. I also learned that if you have a spill on the floor, bridesmaid Abby is ready with mop in hand to keep the dancing safe!!
Dance floor fun at St. Elijah Event Center.
A packed dance floor at St. Elijah Event Center.
This is merely a sneak peek of Nikki and Johnny’s October wedding. Be sure to tune into the Instagram feed for more images and fill out the Contact Form here to inquire about photography for your big day.