Ari and Kelly had a ballroom wedding in Michigan City, Indiana at the Blue Chip Casino. This Northwest Indiana wedding venue has gained popularity over the years as it is easy for guests to just walk down to their rooms to and from the reception.

It is also in close proximity to the beach for wedding photos along Lake Michigan as well as wedding photos at the beautiful Friendship Botanic Garden.

Our day started with the bridesmaids getting ready in the Spa.

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The newlyweds were very keen on beautiful daylight wedding photos in the wonder that is Friendship Garden which is a 5 minute drive from the casino.

I have shot many weddings and engagement sessions at the nature preserve and I have a membership there allowing me to use of the beautiful park during off hours.

The ceremony was held in the ballroom of the casino and was followed by cocktail hour and the reception in the same room.

For the reception, the groom’s alter ego as a south beach Miami hipster in a pink suit came out to wow the crown. The band cranked out hits of the 1980’s and this wedding reception at Blue Chip Casino and Spa was a rocking good time.