Beach Wedding At Lighthouse Lodge

August 2, 2021 Steve Vansak

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.

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.

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 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.

July Wedding At The Pavilion At Sandy Pines

July 6, 2021 Steve Vansak

Darkness fall as the bride and groom slow dance at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

What a glorious summer day we had for Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana. The verbal golf course wedding venue did not disappoint with it’s beautiful bridal suite and landscaped grounds.

As usual the bridal prep and groom prep took place in the spectacular bridal suite building. I handled the moment getting ready while photographer Kerrie photographed the guys.

Top of the line vendors such as Make Up Krissy V., Top Knot Bridal and Tastefully Katie were on hand to bring out the beauty.

Afterwards it was a series of first looks…

Bridal prep at the Sandy Pines bridal suite.

Kaite and Aaron put a nice twist upon a first look or bridal reveal by including their daughter. Both were super sweet moments.

First looks with groom, bride and daughter.

After our first looks / reveals, we did bride and groom portraits along with the entire wedding party and family as well. This allowed our newlyweds to relax after their ceremony and enjoy cocktail hour with friends and family.

Bride and groom take a walk in the woods at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Sunshine upon the bride and groom at a wedding at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

The bride and groom get giddy at their summer wedding.

A beautiful scene overlooking the lake at Sandy Pines in Demotte, Indiana.

A candid moment between the newlyweds at a July wedding at Sandy Pines Pavilion.

The outdoor wedding saw the bride walked down the aisle by her mom and the couple dropped a traditional pouring of sand or unity candle for a brand new tradition - the making of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!

A July wedding ceremony at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines.

An outdoor summer wedding in Demotte, Indiana.

Ring security keeping the valuables safe.

A wedding party group photo at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines golf course.

Security detail meets the local football team at a summer wedding at Sandy Pines.

The Party DJ’s provided the soundtrack for intros into reception dancing where the groom had a dance off with his ring bearer. A slideshow of memories played while mom and bride looked on and of course, guests rocked the dance floor and ate some delicious desserts. I may have had a lemon bar or two myself!

The Pavilion at Sandy Pines all ready for a summer wedding reception.

An open air wedding reception at Sandy Pines Pavilion in Demotte, Indiana.

This is merely a sneak peak look at Kaite and Aaron’s July wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines. Do check the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.

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June Wedding At County Line Orchard

June 23, 2021 Steve Vansak

The bride’s veil flies with the County Line Orchard grain silo in the background.

Tanya and Matt had a lovely June wedding at one of the most popular barn wedding venues in Northwest Indiana - County Line Orchard.

We started out at a home in Crown Point for bridal prep and made our way to the grain silo bridal suite of County Line Orchard. Lauren photographed the guy’s prep while I was with the bride and her bridesmaids.

A June bride inside the grain silo at County Line Orchard.

Bride and bridesmaids group photo on a tractor trailer at County Line Orchard.

The groom and groomsmen show off their socks and wedding day clothes.

Groomsmen in front of the red barn at County Line Orchard.

The ceremony took place in front of the big oak tree on the grounds of County Line Orchard. The new family literally tied the knot as part of their nuptials. Afterwards we did our family photos and wedding photos of the newlyweds.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard.

Wedding ceremony in front of the big oak tree at County Line Orchard.

Wedding photos at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana.

A different take on the wedding party group photo.

The reception decorations had a travel theme with a wonderfully fun and unique wedding cake. Dancers of all ages filled the floor as did the bride and groom who were grinning throughout their first dance.

Travel themed wedding reception decorations.

A June wedding reception at County Line Orchard.

First dance for the bride and groom at County Line Orchard.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Tanya and Matt’s June wedding at County Line Orchard. Much more to come!

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Summer Wedding In Monee, Illinois

June 22, 2021 Steve Vansak

Elizabeth and James’ summer wedding in Monee, Illinois was a family affair all the way as it was held on a relative’s property overlooking farmland. It was a wonderfully, close knit experience as guests arrived and the hugs and laughter came forth.

I handled the bridal prep at the house while Michelle captured the guys at a nearby hotel.

We knew we had threatening storms for this outdoor wedding and indeed the skies darkened and rain and thunder hit forcing the ceremony inside the large reception tent. No matter as it was clear before and after. We even snuck in a sunset portrait!

Bridal prep at a wedding in Monee, Illinois.

Guests were seated at their reception tables as the wedding party and bride and groom entered. With rain and thunder outside it got pretty dark in the tent. However, the bride and groom illuminated the proceedings with their incredibly sincere vows. Soon after, we had sunshine again for wedding party and newlywed photos.

A wedding photo on Illinois farmland with swirling clouds over the horizon.

Wedding photos on farmland in Monee, Illinois.

The bride and groom entered via a laser sparkler entrance at their reception. Then it was on to cake cutting, speeches and dancing the night away.

A tent wedding reception in Monee, Illinois.

The sun sets as the bride and groom embrace.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Elizabeth and Jame’s summer wedding in Monee, Illinois. To inquire about your big day, please fill out the contact form right here. Stay tuned to social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.