As the sun sets on the 2023 wedding season, I’m looking back at all the weddings I photographed (and filmed) this past year. I’ve visited many venues in Northwest Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, some very familiar and some brand new to me.
Read moreEpic Chicago Wedding Photos On The Beach
It was a perfect later afternoon / early evening at Ohio Street Beach in Chicago for this epic wedding photo session with Olivia and Dylan.
The sunset brought us some awesome hues in the sky, but most importantly, our couple was game to embrace the water of Lake Michigan and get down and dirty in the sand, Trash the Dress style.
Read moreBeach Wedding At Lighthouse Lodge
A romantic sunset wedding photo at Lighthouse lodge in Monticello, Indiana.
The last name is Winters, but the wedding was pure summer for Jill and Pro at Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana. Located on Shafer Lake, the bed and breakfast wedding venue features lakeside beach weddings and receptions on their large deck underneath a tent.
We started our day with bridal prep inside the bed and breakfast and groomsmen getting ready in one of the cottages of the lake.
The father of the bride wore a commemorative tee shirt for the occasion and he also rocked the dance floor later in the evening.
Bridal prep at Lighthouse Lodge.
The groom gets ready for the day before an outdoor, lakeside wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom are all dressed for their summer wedding in Monticello, Indiana.
The first look occurred with an audience of wedding part and family members watching. Boaters on the lake also took notice of the big reveal. Afterwards we did photos lakeside of the bride and groom and wedding party.
First look for the bride and groom on Shafer Lake.
Blue skies with puffy clouds over Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana as the bride and groom kiss.
Romantic wedding photos lakeside.
The wedding party with Shafer Lake in the background.
The outdoor ceremony faced the lake with the lighthouse towering over the proceedings. Boaters and jet skiers honked their support for the newlyweds as they made their way back down the aisle after the first kiss. Jill raised her bridal bouquet into the air with a celebratory yell.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in Monticello, Indiana.
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Shafer Lake.
The open air tent wedding reception saw guests out by the lake as well as on the deck for tasty treats as well as a full on dinner.
Dad almost got thrown into the water by the ring bearer but no lifeguards were called upon!
A lakeside tent wedding reception.
A wedding reception on the large deck of Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.
Wedding reception fun under the big tent in Monticello, Indiana.
I had two special shots in mind for the bride and groom and those were a few sunset images as well as a blue hour photo once the light dimmed. A silhouetted version is below along with the blue hour image and a lighted sunset wedding photos is at the top of this post.
Bride and groom in silhouette at sunset.
Bride and groom during blue hour at Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.
This is just the sneak peek of Jill and Pro’s beach wedding at Lighthouse Lodge. For more images from this and other weddings please follow the social media channels below. Of course, please do Contact me to inquire about your own wedding photography and video right here.
Wedding At Lighthouse Lodge
A setting sun engulfs the bride and groom on the edge of Lake Shafer.
Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana has always been an annual destination for Taylor and Jesus since they first met. So having their wedding at Lighthouse Lodge off the lake was always in the cards.
The day started off with bridal prep in the sun room off the deck where the reception would be held later. It was a family affair with many visitors, including their furry friends. I took the details outside to continue the theme of this beach wedding.
Bridal details with Lake Shafer in the background.
Bridal prep in the sun room of Lighthouse Lodge.
Taylor got into her dress and jewelry in one of the lodge’s rooms while photographer Kerrie captured the guy’s prep in a nearby lodge.
Bridal prep at a summer wedding at Lighthouse Lodge.
Bridal portraits inside Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.
Groom and bride ready for their lakeside wedding in Monticello, Indiana.
Groom prep at Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana.
The outdoor wedding took place just off the edge of the lake as boaters passed by honking their approval on occasion. It was a beautiful, but extremely windy day and the bride’s long veil needed attending to during the ceremony as well as the two flower girls who walked beneath it during the exit.
Entrances for a beach wedding at Lake Shafer.
Beach wedding ceremony at Shafer Lake in Monticello.
After family photos it was time for wedding party and images of the newlyweds along the shore. The late afternoon reception and dinner would start soon and then we were off for sunset photos as well as a few night shots.
Bride and groom share a kiss lakeside.
Wedding party photos besides the lighthouse.
The newlyweds share a real and candid moment surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom kiss underneath the lighthouse as a sunstar shines over the scene.
Wedding photos along Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.
Romantic wedding photos at Lighthouse Lodge.
The reception saw some spirited entrances and many heartfelt speeches from friends and family. In the middle of dancing I snuck out with the bride and groom twice for our golden hour sunset images as as some night shots along the lake.
Wedding reception at Lighthouse Lodge at Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.
A kiss at sunset on Lake Shafer.
Wedding photo at night in front of the lit up lighthouse on Lake Shafer in Monticello, Indiana.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at this outdoor wedding in Monticello. This is only a portion fo the images from the big day. Please tune in to this blog or the social media channels below for images from this and many other weddings.
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The Lighthouse Lodge is a great spot for a beach wedding or elopement. I’m so glad Jesus and Taylor were able to fulfill their dream of a wedding lakeside in the area they visited during their entire relationship. Here’s looking forward to many Anniversaries spent on the beach in future Septembers.