Winter Wedding At Bethel Church In Crown Point, Indiana
Bride and groom as photographed through a Christmas tree at Bethel Church.
Kelli and Franz's winter wedding at Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana took place after Christmas and just before New Years, with festive tree lights everywhere. I knew I had to use them for some photos and in a wedding first, I actually stuck myself (mostly my camera lens) inside a Christmas tree. The newlyweds were all too happy to gaze at each other, but probably wondering what in the world I was doing. :)
The morning ceremony took place at 9am so we got an early start with bridal prep and the groom snuck in some basketball in the game room before a group prayer and emerging for a peekaboo picture with his bride to be.
Bridemaids getting ready at Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
Bridal prep at Bethel Church.
Groomsmen wedding prep at Bethel Church.
As guests awaited, Franz snuck down a hallway of the church where he and his bride to be said a prayer together on opposite sides of a wall as sunlight streamed in.
A pre ceremony photo of the bride and groom on opposite sides of a wall.
The bride and groom at their December wedding.
The morning ceremony began with Kelli being walked down the aisle by her Dad. She was greeted at the front of the stage by her future husband as grandma gave her well wishes.
The bride walks down the aisle at Bethel Church.
Wedding ceremony at Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana.
As the wedding party and guests looked on, vows were exchanged and the happy couple celebrated.
Exchanging wedding vows at Bethel Church.
Bride and groom kiss on the stage at Bethel Church.
During family photos, the brother of the bride paid back his sister with a faux sock to the jaw like she did at his wedding last year. After family pictures, wedding party and couple's photos inside Bethel, it was time for us to step outside into the frozen tundra for some winter wedding photos in the snow.
Wedding pictures with parents and the best man and MOH.
Wedding party group photos at Bethel Church and Ministries.
Wedding pictures using the holiday lights at Bethel Church.
A walk in the snow for the bride and groom at their winter wedding in Crown Point, Indiana.
Winter wedding in Northwest Indiana.
The reception decor on display at Avalon Manor showcased the couple's faith with a highlight of bible verses as well as the always fun Fuji Instamatic Camera. The afternoon reception also featured the bread dance, a staple of Macedonian weddings. An Anniversary dance was also played with the longest married couple celebrating their big win.
Wedding reception decor at Avalon Manor.
Reception fun at Avalon Manor.
The first dances saw the couple dancing with father and mother respectively before their own dance as the afternoon light streamed through the windows at Avalon manor.
First dances at Avalon Manor.
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The bride and groom next to Christmas tree lights at Bethel Church.