Josh and Amanda had a beautiful June wedding at St. Michael's Parish and I could not have been happier to be there. Six years ago I photographed her sister Jackie's wedding and Josh was the best man. Jackie's husband Brandon was the best man this time around. If you are lost now, no problem - let's just say it was great for me to see everyone again as well as the new additions to the family.
This summer wedding started with bridal prep at Amanda's mom's house. I joined Chop Shop who was doing hair along with Sta Glam on make up. The flower girls assisted me with their Instax cameras. We even re-created a fave photo of Amanda's that I did with her brother in 2011.
Bridal prep for a June wedding at St. Michael's Parish.
Bridesmaid fun on wedding day.
Bridal prep details.
Flower girls hide underneath bride's veil.
Josh paid tribute to Amanda's father Greg before joining his groomsmen and arriving at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville.
Groomsmen prep for the big day.
St. Michael's Parish was filled with friends and family of Amanda and Josh. As Amanda walked down the aisle with her brother Jake and mom Mary, the smile on Josh's face grew wider. Soon they would be husband and wife and off to celebrate in the summer sun.
June wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana.
Bride comes down the aisle during a Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish.
Summer wedding at St. Michael's Parish.
Bride and groom listen to Father during mass of their Catholic wedding.
Bride and groom pray to the Virgin Mary in the sanctuary of St. Michael's Parish.
We immediately photographed family and wedding party after the ceremony with a few bride and groom photos inside the church. Then we were off to Centennial Park for some June wedding photos in the sun.
Wedding party photos at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville.
Bride and groom exit the darkened St. Michael's Church.
I photographed the wedding party groups pictures looking across the lake at Centennial Park and then second photographer Bridget took the guys for their images and I photographed the bridesmaids.
Wedding party group photos overlooking the lake fountain at Centennial Park.
Bridesmaids photos at a June wedding.
The bride and her sisters at Centennial Park.
The bride and her BFF's on wedding day.
The groomsmen on the stage at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.
Amanda had an incredibly long veil and we had to make sure we took advantage of the wind and let it fly for a few portraits. She was gorgeous wearing it outside as well as when she walked down the aisle.
Image of a bride and her veil flying in the wind.
As I took Amanda and Josh around Centennial Park I was amazed at all of the leaves on the ground. We took some kissing shots with them and I also had the happy couple chill in the shade of the garden for awhile for some candid moments.
Kissing photos at the Centennial Park gardens.
The fashion forward bride and groom on the Centennial Park stage.
Josh and Amanda were quite anxious for a dipping shot and I obliged them in front of the lake fountains. They looked as though they had been practicing!!
Summer wedding photos at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.
During our last few photos, Josh lifted Amanda off of her feet and soon we were on our way to the party at Villa Cesare.
The groom lifts his bride off of her feet at their summer wedding.
A June bride and groom.
The reception at Centennial Park had some raucous intros of the wedding party along with a roasting of the groom via best man Brandon. Summer sandals were handed out to all those who hit the dance floor and there were many!! DJ Shaun Kelly from Spinnin' Productions kept it live all night.
June wedding reception at Villa Cesare in Schererville, Indiana.
A crowded dance floor at Villa Cesare for a June wedding reception.
First dance at Villa Cesare.
Summer wedding reception photos at Villa Cesare.
Bouquet toss at Villa Cesare during a June wedding reception.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, I could not have been more thrilled to photograph Amanda and Josh's big day and also get the chance to see Jackie and Brandon, Samantha and Dale and Rachel and Dustin - all former clients whose weddings I have shot. thanks! This is merely a sneak peek, so stay tuned for more images.
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