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.
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First look at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.
With the world in chaos and gripped by a pandemic (that is still shocking to write), I thought it was time for a feel good post. I want you to view these Real Wedding episodes as not only a look at the past, but also a glimpse into the future.
If you follow me on the Region Weddings Instagram Channel, you will know I have an IGTV series call Real Weddings. Every episode features highlights from one wedding set to music. They are all weddings from Northwest Indiana, Chicago area and southwest Michigan. Here are the first five:
Real Weddings - Episode 1: Tessa + Luis
A Spring wedding with a church ceremony and a reception at Villa Cesare. Portraits taken at Centennial Park. Press play and enjoy!
Real Weddings - Episode 1
Real Weddings - Episode 2: Josie + Victor
A bohemian style outdoor wedding at Friendship Botanical Gardens and a reception at The Market.
Real Weddings - Episode 2
Real Weddings - Episode 3: Nikki + Johnny
A church wedding at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana with a wonderful, tight knit family.
Real Weddings - Episode 3
Real Weddings - Episode 4: Christina + Melvin
An epic wedding at The Uptown Center in Michigan City, Indiana.
Real Weddings - Episode 4
Real Weddings - Episode 5: Beth + Keenin
Roar along in the groom’s vintage car for an outdoor golf course wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.
Real Weddings - Episode 5
I hope you enjoyed these videos of Real Weddings from Northwest Indiana. Stay tuned for more episodes from Chicago and Michigan and some winter and Fall weddings too.
As always, please do fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography for your big day.
And remember, weddings will be back, hugging will begin again and love will be celebrated!!
Wedding At Friendship Botanical Garden
Garden kiss.
Josie and Victor were married in an homegrown tropical paradise Friendship Botanical Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana. We had some light rain the morning of the wedding which gave the incredible greenery an even more saturated look as the bride and groom traveled the grounds with me for romantic wedding pictures.
Our day started in the morning with bridal prep as Josie took on her striking bohemian bride look. Second photographer Bridget met up with the guys at the ceremony site and soon enough guests were arriving.
Bridal prep for a summer wedding.
The vintage bride look.
The beautiful bride on her big day as taken from above.
Groom and groomsmen arrive at Friendship Botanical Gardens.
The ceremony took place at the Romanian Garden within the vast Friendship Botanical Gardens and was an intimate affair with only immediate family attending.
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Family photos took place in the ceremony area and then it was wedding party group pictures. Soon after, the newlyweds took a tour of the many scenic spots of International Friendship Garden for romantic wedding photos.
Wedding party group photo at Friendship Botanical Garden.
Bridesmaids in the garden.
The newly wed bride and groom in a tender moment.
Give me a spectacular background along with a rustic bridge and you can bet I'm going to do some photos with my bride and groom there!!
Sunlight gleams through the trees onto the bridge at Friendship Botanical Garden.
Bride and groom gaze off into the distance on a rustic bridge.
The Friendship Botanical Gardens has many smaller and themed gardens within it. One of Josie's favorite spots was the Poland Garden with it's metal gazebo. We also ventured off to the lake where some tall willow trees overlooked.
Kiss inside the gazebo.
Wedding photo collage at Friendship Botanical Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana.
Bride alone in the garden.
Bride and groom take a rest on a park bench at International Friendship Garden.
The wedding reception took place at the elegant The Market venue in Valparaiso, Indiana. The romantic candle lit background was great for photographing the decorations as well as the first dance. 27 Entertainment had the place moving ALL NIGHT and that is not an exaggeration!!
Wedding decor at The Market in Valparaiso, Indiana.
First dance for the bride and groom at The Market.
Wedding reception fun at The Market.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Josie and Victor's wedding at Friendship Botanical Garden in Michigan City, Indiana. For more images from this and other weddings, please follow the Region Weddings Instagram feed. As always, to inquire about your own wedding photography, do fill out the Contact Form here.