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.
Read moreWinter Wedding At Aberdeen Manor
Snow falls upon the dance floor at Aberdeen Manor.
Carrie and Brandon had been planning their winter wedding at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom in Valparaiso, Indiana for quite sometime. The day had finally come and snow was falling when I arrived for bridal prep photos.
I found non-stop laughter and plenty of moments to capture. I even got to pop over to see the groom and his crew as they were nearby.
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Carrie had two first looks / reveals. The first was a great moment with her sons who had looks of amazement as they saw mom in her dress. This all lead up to the big reveal with Brandon.
After coming down from the emotional moments of the reveals we realized - it’s cold outside! It was time for portraits of the bride and groom and the wedding party as began arriving for the chapel ceremony.
Flowers by La Petite Fleursite.
The wedding ceremony took place inside warm confines of the Aberdeen Chapel. Carrie’s eldest son walked her down the aisle as friends and family looked on. There were plenty of laughs during the proceedings but also some emotional moments that required a few tissues.
Soon we were walking across the street for the rocking reception.
The Aberdeen Manor Ballroom looked elegant as ever and introductions lead into the cake cutting and some spirited speeches. Then it was time for first dances and the opportunity for everyone to celebrate the winter wedding of Carrie and Brandon.
Backdrop and props by Laughbooth Photo Booth.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Carrie and Brandon’s winter wedding at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom. This is merely a fraction of the images taken on their big day. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.
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Winter Wedding At Center For Visual & Performing Arts
Bride and groom kiss under string lights at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
It had been a long time coming! Sarah and Brent have been my wedding client for 3 years now as they planned their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts only to have the health crisis of 2020 delay them to this year.
The day finally came where they could celebrate with friends and family and they did so in a big way!!
Our day started with bridal prep inside the bridal suite at the Arts Center and the groomsmen getting ready for the day at home.
Bridal prep details at the Center For Visual & Performing Arts
Bride and bridesmaid prep.
Bridal portraits at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Groom and groomsmen prep.
Solo portraits of the bride and groom at a December wedding.
Soon it was time for our mid-afternoon first look on the patio of the Center For Visual & Performing Arts. Although it was a bit chilly, Sarah loved the patio area with the brick flooring and greenery. They had fun as they came together for the first time on wedding day.
We took some romantic wedding photos outside before moving inside for photos on the staircase and then back out again for some fun shenanigans with the entire wedding party.
First look on the patio of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Romantic and candid moments of the bride and groom.
Bride and her bridesmaids on the staircase at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Groomsmen at the entrance to Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.
Wedding party on a spiral staircase at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
At my winter weddings I always try to be aware that my subjects are going to be cold so we need to do things quickly and find ways to keep them warm. These bridesmaids were lucky recipients of groomsmen jackets and unfortunately the guys got stuck with bouquets of flowers. As always, having fun trounces cold temperatures!!
Bridesmaids wear suit jackets and the groomsmen hold flowers.
Wedding party celebrating on the patio at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
The wedding ceremony took place on the ballroom floor. The newlyweds broke bread and drank wine as well as they literally tied the knock. Soon the first kiss was underway and then it was family group photos straight into cocktail hour.
Wedding ceremony in the ballroom of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
The wedding reception had some terrific speeches - funny, emotional and celebratory. The first dances were lovely moments and the dancing was simply off the hook. Our groom was hoisted into the air several times and I don’t think our bride left the floor much at all. Good times…
Winter wedding decorations at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
First dances at a December wedding.
The groomsmen airlift the groom on the dance floor.
A winter wedding reception at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
It was a terrific day and night with Sarah and Brent for their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Be sure to monitor the Region Weddings IG channel for more images from this and other weddings. Please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about photography and photo / video hybrid coverage for your own wedding.
Wedding At Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Bride and groom in a candid moment at Friendship Botanic Garden in Michigan City, Indiana.
Karley and Anthony had a wonderful pre-Spring wedding at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana. This ballroom wedding ceremony featured a romantic candle lit scene with friends and family.
We also jetted down the road to Friendship Botanic Gardens for romantic bride and groom photos with our day starting in the bridal suite of the luxury Michiana hotel.
Bridal details in the bridal suite at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa.
The bride is all ready for her big day at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa.
The groom preps for wedding day.
Bride and groom before their ceremony at Blue Chip Casino.
Karley and Anthony had a reading of their vows without seeing each other just before their candle lit ballroom wedding ceremony.
After they were pronounced husband and wife, we took off for Friendship Botanic Gardens for romantic wedding photos in nature.
Bride and groom read their wedding vows to each other before the ceremony.
A ballroom wedding ceremony lit with candles at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa.
Romantic wedding photos at Friendship Botanic Gardens.
The bride and groom snuggle close surrounded by greenery at Friendship Botanic Garden.
The reception ballroom at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa for Karley and Anthony’s March wedding was very elegant with the happy couple having a ball while cutting their cake from Designer Desserts and dancing with friends. I loved the floor to ceiling sparkling pillars and used them quite a bit for effect while shooting dancing and speeches.
The bride and groom cut their cake at a wedding reception at Blue Chip Casino.
Wedding reception fun at the elegant wedding venue Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa.
I hope you enjoyed this first wedding of 2021 sneak peek. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings. Be sure to fill out the Contact Form to inquire about photography for your big day.