Top Outdoor Wedding Venues In Northwest Indiana

March 21, 2023 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom plant a garden during their wedding ceremony at wedding venue Circa 1856.

Although Northwest Indiana weather is infamous for being volatile, we actually have quite a few outdoor wedding venues. I’m going to take you on a tour of a few of these in this article.

Keep in mind that many banquet halls in the area such as Avalon Manor, Villa Cesare and more have outdoor gazebos available to you. However, in this article I’m going to concentrate on those that are known for their outdoor beauty and photo opportunities on site.

Some of these venues even have open air reception areas to keep you covered and yet give you the feeling of the outdoors.

The 2022 Year In Review

November 27, 2022 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom take a walk along the apple orchards after their summer wedding ceremony at County Line Orchard.

The Year 2022 saw me shooting weddings all over the Midwest. While I’m primarily known as a Northwest Indiana wedding photographer, I do photograph weddings in southwest Michigan, downtown Chicago and various Illinois locations.

I do travel for weddings as a destination wedding photographer as well. Simply contact me here to chat about your destination wedding.

Real Wedding At Uptown Social In Michigan City, Indiana

March 12, 2021 Steve Vansak

Michael and Colleen at the doors of Uptown Social in Michigan City.

One of the more elegant wedding venues in Northwest Indiana is Uptown Social in Michigan City, Indiana. Michael and Colleen had their reception and the majority of their wedding photos done there just last year.

As part of my Real Weddings video series on IGTV, I am featuring them on Episode 6. You can view that down below as well as on my Instagram feed. It’s just a short overview covering the beginnings of the day through the church ceremony onto the reception.

Enjoy!!

Hair and Make Up at CJ Warren Salon and Spa in Crown Point, IN
Ceremony at St. Matthias Parish in Crown Point, IN
Reception at Uptown Social in Michigan City, IN

Real Weddings - Episode 6: Colleen + Michael

As always, to inquire about wedding photography for your big day please do fill out the Contact Form right here.

Look at those grins! My Tuesday afternoon newlyweds after their #microwedding @meyerscastle

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A 1950’s themed wedding at Hall of Justice.

Wedding Venue Spotlight - Sand Creek Country Club

February 19, 2020 Steve Vansak

Today’s Northwest Indiana wedding venue spotlight is the absolutely beautiful Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana. This classy venue can be your all in one location for a wedding with its bridal suite, elegant ceremony area, spacious ballroom and scenic outdoor photo opportunities.

I’ve photographed there in many different seasons, from Fall weddings to Winter weddings to glorious sun filled Spring and Summer nuptials. See Jessica and Mitchell’s Fall wedding at Sand Creek right here.

Fall wedding photo from Sand Creek Country Club.

Winter wedding photo at Sand Creek Country Club.

A bride and groom kiss on the golf course at Sand Creek Country Club.

The indoor ceremony area is separate from the reception ballroom so guests can go directly to cocktail hour or lounge on the back deck overlooking the golf course.

Wedding ceremony at Sand Creek Country Club.

Besides the “clock garden” directly behind the building, some of my favorite locations for photos at the venue include the weeping willow tree and the nearby lake. I also love casual group shots on the patio.

An intimate moment among the vines of a tall willow tree at Sand Creek Country Club.

Fog and rain over the lake as the bride and groom kiss at Sand Creek Country Club.

The wedding party chills on the patio chairs at Sand Creek golf course.

The ballroom is surrounded by windows but when night falls it can become quite the dance club. Sometimes it even snows inside!!

Snow falls upon the dance floor at Sand Creek Country Club during first dance at a wedding.

I hope you have enjoyed this spotlight article on one of the premiere Northwest Indiana wedding venues located in Chesterton, Indiana - Sand Creek Country Club.

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