Spring Wedding at St. John the Evangelist: Sneak Peek

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Stephanie and Steve were married just last week at Saint John the Evangelist Church in St. Joh, Indiana.  This sneak peek will cover a few images from the Catholic ceremony as well as getting ready at Riah Hair Salon, formal shots near the Shrine of Christ's Passion as well as the party at Munster Center for the Performing Arts.

When I walked into Riah Hair Salon in St. John, the girls were already getting their hair done and chatting about the wedding day festivities.

The salon was for hair only and I took this image of the bride and her mom just before they all went over to St. John Evangelist to put on their dresses and make up.

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I put the bridesmaids to work by asking them to hold up the wedding dress in front of the altar while hiding behind it.  They did a great job and we ended up with this floating wedding dress photo.

Our bride Stacey was all joy as she walked down the aisle with her parents on the way to meet her groom Steve.  The catholic ceremony was held at the classic St. John Evangelist on 93rd Avenue and Wicker Ave. in St. John, Indiana.

Several friends and family members read during the hour long ceremony at the gorgeous church.

The choir balcony offered up a wonderful view of the packed church...

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After family photos inside the church, we drove down the road on Wicker Ave. and took formal shots near the Shrine of Christ's Passion.  Stacey looks resplendent in her wedding dress on the edge of the hilltop.

Dad took his daughter for several spins on the dance floor at The Munster Center for the Performing Arts on Ridge Rd. in Munster, Indiana.  This home to theater also seconds as an elegant wedding reception venue.

After dinner it was party time for the bride and groom and their guests...

Many more images to come for Stacey and Steve's wedding in St. John, IN.  This is merely a sneak peek.  Stay tuned to this Journal for more updates as well as the SBV Photography Facebook page.

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Wedding in Barrington, Illinois: Molly & Steve Sneak Peek

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Molly and Steve were married just last week at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Barrington, Illinois.  I caught up with the bride just before the ceremony for last minute powdering of her make up before walking down the aisle.  

It was a windy, but fairly warm winter day so we did a few family formals photos outside the church before guests arrived...

On Molly's shot list of requested photographs was the choir's bells which sounded fabulous as they played during parts of the church ceremony...

The children were great as they walked down the long aisle of the majestic looking church....

As our groom Steve awaited, Molly walked down the aisle with her brother giving her away...

After the ceremony we began taking family photos inside the church and eventually ended our session with the bride and groom alone and sharing a kiss in the darkened room...

The reception took place at Pine Crest Golf course which served a fantastic meal.  Here the maid of honor gives a speech to toast the newlyweds...

Soon the first dance was underway as my assistant and I put the happy couple in our spotlight...

This is just a sneek peak with many more images to come.  Subscibe to this Journal or the SBV Photography Facebook Page for updates and links to the entire photo gallery of Molly and Steve's wedding in Barrington, Illinois.  For now, as this family here might say - peace out!!

Sneak Peek: Mike and Kelly's Autumn Wedding in Griffith, Indiana

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Mike and Kelly had some wonderful autumn colors for their wedding at St. Mary's church in Griffith, Indiana. Today we give you a sneak peek of the Getting Ready in Schererville to ceremony and formals in Griffith up to the reception at Chetniks Memorial Hall.  More images and behind the scenes commentary to come at a later date.

The bride to be was all smiles when she received a delivery of flowers from her soon to be husband Mike.  These came complete with an "insider" humorous note that only Kelly understood.  Of course, she explained it all to us.  Good luck with your new last name Kelly!!

The Schererville neighborhood had great Fall leaves everywhere and made for a nice scene for some quick bride and bridesmaids photographs before the limousine would wisk them away to the ceremony.

Wedding photography can be dangerous!!  This bridesmaid may be laughing, but the sudden stop of the maniacal postal driver moments before was a bit startling!!!

The ceremony at St. Mary's Church in Griffith started out with the cute ring bearer walking down the aisle.  I hope someone got a picture of him high fiving me as he walked past.

The bride walks down the aisle flanked by her parents...

The church is a beautiful building.  Here the bride and groom pray during the ceremony...

Family photos were done inside the church immediately following the ceremony and we ended with a few moody couples shots in a dark area of the church of the new Mr. and Mrs. Mucha.

Soon we went to go enjoy the wonderful Fall colors of Griffith Park with the entire wedding party...

Our next destination was Oak Ridge Prairie, also in Griffith.  Here is one of the happy couple strolling as the Autumn leaves fall upon them...

The wedding day ended at Chetniks Memorial Hall in Schererville with dinner and dancing.  Kelly had the tables decorated to show off the Fall season and sentiments of the day.

Many more images to follow from throughout the day.  Subscribe to the Journal here and / or the SBV Photography Facebook page for more updates.

Jackie and Brandon: Sneak Peek of Wedding at St. Michael's Church

The Fall wedding season is in full swing and today I bring you Jackie and Brandon!!  Don't worry, these guys are of legal age to marry and consume the bottle of wine that their photograph is labeled on.  These guys had a gorgeous September Fall day for their wedding.  We started out at Jackie's parent's home and Navii salon in Schererville and then proceeded to St. Michael's for the ceremony and finally to Villa Cesare for the reception. In between we made it to Centennial Park in Munster for some formal and fun shots of the wedding party.

Here is a sneak peek with more images to come soon...

The four seasons room was a perfect place for hair and make up.  Looks like everybody but one got the flannel shirt memo!!

Jackie actually got her dress on before her mom and her bridesmaids which was great because my assistant Leslie and I were able to take some solo shots of the bride in front of her childhood home before we got the other family members outside...

I think we have a new game show host in the making.  Introducing the bridesmaids....

Just before the ceremony at St. Michael's was to begin, we got the groomsmen outside for some fun shots in front of the church...

Soon it was time for the bride and groom to take their vows at the catholic ceremony.

Jackie and Brandon pray beneath the Virgin Mary at St. Michael's church...

The reception at Villa Cesare could not have been more elegant and fun.  The former illustrated by the happy couple enjoying their first dance and the latter demonstated by the father of the bride during the chicken dance...

This afternoon I'm off to shoot Linda and Tom's wedding at White Hawk in Crown Point.  More from Jackie and Brandon's Fall wedding coming soon.  In the meantime, take a look at their engagement pictures at Coffee Creek Park in Chesterton.