It was a lovely late Summer day for Nancy and Corey’s wedding ceremony at St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Indiana, followed by a reception in Chesterton, Indiana, at Sand Creek Country Club.
Read moreSpring Wedding At The Basilica of the Sacred Heart
My tips for Notre Dame weddings at The Basilica of the Sacred Heart:
Keep in mind that Notre Dame has a very limited timeframe for pictures after the ceremony. We will only have time for bride and groom photos within the church so I suggest family photos and wedding party group photos outside the church and / or at your reception venue.
Parking can be confusing so be sure to encourage your guests to arrive early.
The photography rules are strict and I always comply with them (no flash allowed during the ceremony, no shots from the balcony or center aisle other than the very back row).
The campus of Notre Dame can be great for pictures. Let’s schedule enough time to do these before heading out to the reception.
October Wedding At Saint Michael's Parish
Romantic kiss on the bridge at Centennial Park.
Nikki and Johnny’s October wedding at Saint Michael’s Parish had them surrounded by family and friends the entire day. It brought along some challenges too that only served to prove that the strong bond they have with their friends and family is stronger than anything mother nature can throw at them.
I started the day out at the bride’s childhood home for bridal prep with True Beauty by Dana while Kerrie covered the guys at the groom’s parent’s home. Bridal details, caffeine and Instax cameras ruled the morning.
Bridal prep.
Bridal details at an October wedding.
Future wedding photographer and flower girl captures the moments.
Bride and groom ready for their big day.
Wind blows the long veil during bridal portraits.
Groom in black and white with his guys behind him.
Groomsmen prep for an October wedding.
The ceremony took place at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville and many more children were now present and participating since I photographed sisters of the bride - Jackie and Amanda’s weddings.
Family at a wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Parish.
The bride is escorted down the aisle of St. Michael’s Parish.
Bride and groom in the sanctuary of St. Michael’s Parish.
Formal photos of the bride and groom in church.
Don’t tell Father, but I snuck a peak at my weather app during the ceremony. No rain until night fall!! Let’s do this, Centennial Park here we come…
Sisters on wedding day.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen at Centennial Park in Munster, Indiana.
Centennial Park is a popular spot for pictures and we ran into several wedding parties there, but the area is so vast that it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Perfect for romantic walks on the bridge.
Bride and groom take a romantic walk on the bridge at Centennial Park.
Vogueing for the camera at Centennial Park.
The wedding party paired up for a portrait by the lake.
Wedding pictures at Centennial Park.
My “tired bride” shot is quite popular and the wall at the Amphitheater is a perfect place to lean. After our trek around the park, the bride and groom had some time to chill with their friends and then it was off to St. Elijah Event Center for the reception.
The bride takes a rest at Centennial Park.
A lakeside portrait of the bride and groom.
Wedding reception at St. Elijah Event Center.
What can I say about the reception? The dance floor was packed all night giving me plenty of fun to capture. I also learned that if you have a spill on the floor, bridesmaid Abby is ready with mop in hand to keep the dancing safe!!
Dance floor fun at St. Elijah Event Center.
A packed dance floor at St. Elijah Event Center.
This is merely a sneak peek of Nikki and Johnny’s October wedding. Be sure to tune into the Instagram feed for more images and fill out the Contact Form here to inquire about photography for your big day.
Summer Wedding Ceremony At St. Michael's Parish
The newlyweds kiss at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana.
Katie and Patrick had a wonderful wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana surrounded by friends and family. Our day started at Navii Salon where "bridesmaid Daisy" was the first to be dressed and ready. Second photographer Kerrie met the guys at the church for detail photos and soon Katie was walking down the aisle with a huge grin on her face with her Dad by her side.
Bridal prep at Navii Salon in Schererville, Indiana.
After mom secured the dress and had her moment with Katie, the flower girl and father of the bride took turns paying her a visit to see her in her dress for the first time. Dad escorted her to the awaiting limo.
The bride prepares for her big day at her parent's home.
Groomsmen prep at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana.
Solo portraits of the bride and groom at Carmelite Shrine.
As usual, I tried to capture the great architecture of St. Michael's Paris as well as all of the moments within the ceremony. Afterward we did family pictures within the church and then we were off to Carmelite Shrine for wedding party and bride and groom pictures.
Wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish.
Summer wedding ceremony at St. Michael's Parish.
Wedding photos inside St. Michael's.
Carmelite Shrine is located in Munster, Indiana and features a picturesque grotto as well as outdoor staircases and wonderfully wooded walkways.
The wedding party celebrates as the bride and groom kiss.
Wedding party champagne toast outside the limousine.
The bride and groom kiss on an outdoor staircase at Carmelite Shrine in Munster, Indiana.
The bridesmaids get cute with the bride.
Cute bride and groom photos at Carmelite Shrine in Munster, Indiana.
Afternoon walk for the bride and groom at Carmelite Shrine.
Bride and groom in front of the grotto at Carmelite Shrine.
The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana was decorated in blue and waiting for Katie and Pat to christen the dance floor. They did indeed as the dance floor was packed all night with Precision Sound providing the soundtrack. There was a potential spilling of the cake, but disaster was avoided!!
Wedding reception at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.
First dance at the Center for Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.
Dance floor wedding reception fun at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Katie and Patrick's Summer Wedding Ceremony at St. Michael's Parish in Schererville, Indiana. Stay tune to the Instagram feed below for more images and check in on the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.