I have to hand it to Kristen and Ryan and their entire wedding party for toughing out the cold temperatures (mid 30's) at her Fall wedding at Centennial Park. Looking back years from now I believe they will have a good laugh over the ridiculous weather. See, goosebumps aside during the photographs, this was a fun wedding!!
We started the day at The Chop Shop in Lansing, IL where in between morning bagels, hairspray, and lots of laughs there were decisions being made on moving the ceremony inside. Kristen's beautiful decorations would not have survived the high winds so inside it was. Centennial Park has a wonderful reception room with wood floors and a look out over the lake. Her beautiful and colorful flowers courtesy of Sugarfield Flowers were going to pop either way.
Getting ready for the Autumn wedding at The Chop Shop hair salon.
Family looked on as the ring bearer made a break for it during the introductions which amused the flower girl. Reverend Doug Klukken kept the proceedings lighthearted and Kristen and Ryan were married.
Indoor wedding ceremony at Centennial Park.
The groomsmen at least had jackets, but the bridesmaids were strapless. I felt for them, but they made it happen as we walked along the grounds of Centennial Park taking wedding photos on the bridge and the garden as well as the amphitheater stage.
The bridesmaids show off their purple dresses on the bridge that overlooks the Centennial Park clubhouse.
After family and group photos were done, the couple went on a romantic stroll and we eventually ended up in the Centennial garden for dusk shot. Night was coming and the clouds were dark and dramatic. We were able to fire off a few sunset images as well.
Romantic stroll around Centennial Park for the bride and groom.
An evening kiss inside the Centennial Garden area.
One of the things I love about Fall weddings is all of the Autumn decor at the reception. Kristen and Ryan had tree bark table placements as well as twigs and more. Another great decorative addition was the illuminated LOVE sign that I understand the bride's father made.
Fall wedding reception at the Centennial Park clubhouse in Munster, Indiana.
The first dance in front of an illuminated sign of LOVE at Centennial Park.
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