I was incredibly excited to photograph Shannen and Ryan’s springtime wedding at Northwest Indiana church St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana. It wasn’t just because of the beautiful (but windy) 80 degree day we were given, but also because this was my 5th wedding for Shannen’s family.
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The happy couple in the Centennial Park garden after their wedding at St. Michael’s Church.
I’ve known Abby for awhile as I have photographed the weddings of three of her sisters. We have established a few traditions - bridal prep at mom’s house, St. Michael’s Parish for the ceremony, Centennial Park for photos after and of course brother Jake always “presents” his sisters to me in a photo.
All the weddings are unique though and with a growing family, the flower girls and ring bearers appear to be creating their own traditions as well.
MUA: Antoinette Esche. | Hair: Brittney Macneill | Dress: Something Blue
Bridal prep for an October wedding at St. Michael’s Parish.
The flower girls and budding Instax photographers.
Bridal prep details for a Fall wedding.
Groom prep saw Bryan and the guys using their gifts for refreshments. Soon they were off for the afternoon Fall wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.
Groom prep for an October wedding.
All dressed up and ready for wedding day.
St. Michael’s Parish is a longstanding Catholic Church with great architecture. So along with capturing ceremony moments, I try to get a few wide shots showing off the building and all of it’s adorations.
Walking down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony.
Saint Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana during an October wedding.
Wedding ceremony inside St. Michael’s Parish.
Wedding party group photo inside St. Michael’s Church.
Bride at the altar of St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.
Bride and groom photos at church.
After family photos we braved the rain and went to Centennial Park for additional bride and groom and wedding party group pictures. We embraced the rain and these newlyweds looked happier than ever playing with all the “luck” that was coming from the skies above. (people say rain is good luck on your wedding day)
Walking in the rain across the Centennial Park bridge.
Rainy day wedding photos at Centennial Park.
Bridesmaids photos at Centennial Park in Munster, indiana.
Groomsmen photos at Centennial Park.
A romantic walk along the lake in the rain.
The reception at Andorra Banquets was quite the party starting right off with the introductions.
Cake: Cakes by Karen
DJ: DJ jenn Booty
An October wedding reception at Andorra Banquets.
The groom spins his bride during the first dance.
Family dances during a wedding reception at Andorra Banquets.
This is merely a sneak peek look at Abby and Bryan’s October wedding at St. Michael’s parish in Schererville, Indiana. Please follow the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings. Also, dates fill up quick so please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about wedding photography and wedding short films.
Real Weddings In Northwest Indiana
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!!
Weddings In Indiana, Chicago and Michigan - The 2019 Year In Review
Bride in Converse All Star shoes in front of a red door in Chicago.
It was another action packed year of wedding photography in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan. There are a TON of images from February weddings all the way through November so let’s get started.
I had two winter weddings in 2019 with Sarah + Robert and Erin + Mason. Yep, we had some snow and even the Village People showed up to rock the reception.
Black and white winter wedding photo in the snow.
Winter weddings in 2019.
Early Spring saw torrential rain almost every single weekend. Like the postal service though, we deliver in ice, rain, sleet or snow. For Beth + Chad we had that all in one day!! Cherise + Thomas had some sunshine for their big day at Sand Creek Country Club and for a bridal portrait session in Chicago we had to dodge some puddles for sure.
Rain and wind and fog surround the bride and groom in a wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club.
April weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Bridal portraits on the streets of Chicago.
The wet Spring continued for Breana + Kevin’s Chicago wedding and Sarah + Billy’s hometown wedding in Crown Point, Indiana. Both had wonderful church ceremonies.
Bride and groom walk back down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.
May weddings in Chicago and Crown Point, Indiana.
The month of May was very busy with Northwest Indiana weddings of Tessa + Luis as well as Dan + Tea.
Vintage bridal portraits in Northwest Indiana.
Spring weddings in Northwest Indiana.
June saw Gabby + Matt at Briar Ridge Country Club and Becky + Chuck along with the summer weddings of Rachel + Brandon at County Line Orchard and back to the Crown Point Courthouse with Robyn and Stacey.
First dance at Briar Ridge Country Club.
June wedding photos at Briar Ridge Country Club and Centennial Park.
Weddings in late June in Crown Point and County Line Orchard.
July saw me at the height of summer and back at County Line Orchard for an outdoor wedding with Emily + Tyler and Whiting Lakefront Park for the beach wedding of Maureen + Carlos.
July summer weddings at County Line Orchard and Whiting Lakefront Park.
Newlyweds kiss between two Golden Delicious sign in the apple orchards.
July also saw me heading east to Heston Hill wedding venue for Maggie + Eric and staying close to home for Cynthia + Zachary at Avalon Manor wedding venue.
Summer weddings at Heston Hills and Avalon Manor.
Bride and groom share a moment at Heston Hills wedding venue in Laporte, Indiana.
August began with a themed wedding from Isela + Thomas and Jackie + Kevin for the first time a bride has ever arrived via boat at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Early August weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Wedding photo with a sunset over the lake.
Mid to late August saw the 4 day Indian wedding of Molly + Ahsan in Chicago and the church wedding of Brie + Ryan at St. Michael’s Parish and reception at Sand Creek golf course.
Mid to late August weddings in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
A candid moment underneath the willow tree at Sand Creek Country Club.
Early September saw the first of two weddings at Four Corners Winery with Holly + Ethan and then it was onto The Allure in Laporte, Indiana with Mary + Jeff.
Wedding photos at Four Corners Winery and The Allure.
Photo at the rustic wedding venue Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso, Indiana.
I’d always wanted to photograph at the Naperville Riverwalk in Illinois for a wedding and did just that with Vilda + Brandon and weddings at Aberdeen Manor are some of the most elegant and the nuptials of Kristen and Zach did not disappoint.
September weddings in Naperville, Illinois Riverwalk and Aberdeen Manor.
Wedding photo on the staircase at Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Candid wedding moment at a lake in Aberdeen neighborhood in Valparaiso, Indiana.
A photo at night in front of the chapel at Aberdeen Manor.
September is still the most popular month for weddings and I was back at Avalon Manor for Violet + Jeremiah and an epic wedding with Jordan + Matt at Centennial Park where it snowed on the dance floor.
Late September weddings in Northwest Indiana.
It snows on the dance floor at the Centennial Park clubhouse for a wedding reception.
October is football season and we celebrated that with Francesca + Zane at Wicker Park and also wine tasting season at Four Corners Winery with Ammie + Matt.
October weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Reema + Corey donned two wedding dresses and two suits at their Meyer’s Castle wedding in Dyer, Indiana and Mary + Ben braved the rain at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana for their late Fall weddings.
Late Fall weddings in Northwest Indiana.
Rain falls at night in this wedding photo at Center for Visual and Performing Arts.
I certainly can’t forget about Annie + Michael at Aberdeen Manor as well as the 2019 wedding season finale of Kim + Dustin at Fair Oaks Farmhouse.
Late November weddings in Northwest Indiana.
I’m looking forward to next year’s weddings in Northwest Indiana, Chicago and Michigan. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form on this website and set up a meeting so I can show you more of my work. Happy New Year to all!!
A bride in front of graffiti art in the Bucktown area of Chicago, Illinois.