August Wedding At Sand Creek Country Club and St. Michael's Parish

September 2, 2019 Steve Vansak

Newlyweds snuggle at the base of a weeping willow tree at Sand Creek Country Club.

I would describe Brie and Ryan’s wedding day as picturesque, complete with a small town trolley as transportation. The day started at the bride’s parent’s house where hair and make up crew Brook’s Beauties and Make Up by Riem had transformed the kitchen into a salon. The beautiful dress came courtesy of Paris House of Bridal and video of the day by Elegante Media.

Bridal prep at the bride’s parent’s home.

Bridal details at an August wedding at St. Michael’s parish.

One of the items on my list to capture for the day was the bridesmaids decorating Polly the Trolley who would be transporting the wedding party to St. Michael’s Parish and again to Sand Creek Country Club. The groomsmen were already waiting after second photographer Kerrie captured their prep at a nearby hotel.

The bridal crew all aboard Polly the Trolley on wedding day.

Soon after the trolley arrived at church, the ceremony began with Dad walking Brie down the aisle and sister Alyce escorting the couple into the sanctuary of St. Michael’s Parish.

August wedding ceremony at St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

Bride and groom inside the sanctuary at St. Michael’s Parish.

Bride and groom, post wedding ceremony photos inside St. Michael’s Parish in Schererville, Indiana.

The wedding party at church board Polly the Trolley.

We strolled the grounds of Sand Creek Golf Course in Chesterton, Indiana until it was time for the reception to begin. We visited the covered bridge deep inside the course as well as the famed weeping willow tree near the lake.

A candid moment between bride and groom underneath the covered bridge at Sand Creek golf course.

Wedding photos at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.

Bride and groom walking in the sunshine over the bridge at Sand Creek Country Club.

All this wedding stuff can get exhausting you know, so sometimes a nap for the wedding party is in order. Gotta save up that energy for the dance floor!!

Wedding photos all around Sand Creek Golf Course during an August wedding.

Wedding party in the garden area of Sand Creek Country Club.

The sun shines upon the newlyweds at Sand Creek Golf Course in Schererville, Indiana.

While I finished up bride and groom photos, second photographer Kerrie covered cocktail hour where guests mingled on the deck balcony that overlooks the beautiful course at Sand Creek Country Club. Soon it would be time for introductions, surprise visits, cake cutting and dancing with a soundtrack courtesy of 27 Entertainment. Cake was by Beck’s Crown Bakery in Crown Point.

Reception decorations, surprise visits and more during the wedding cocktail hour at Sand Creek.

First dances during an August wedding at Sand Creek Country Club.

Wedding reception fun inside the ballroom at Sand Creek Country Club wedding venue.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Brie and Ryan’s wedding at St. Michael’s Parish and Sand Creek Country Club. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings Instagram feed for more images from this and other weddings. As usual, please do use the Contact Form to inquire about your big day.

Summer Wedding At Briar Ridge Golf Course

June 11, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom among the greenery of Briar Ridge Country Club.

Gabrielle and Matt had a wonderful summer wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club. The green hues of the expansive golf course were everywhere and made for some very romantic, nature filled photos.

Our day started in the brand new, modernized bridal suite with Hannah Nottingham providing make up and Texture Pointe Hair Salon also on hand. Kathy’s Florist designed some wonderful bouquets and flower arrangements as well. Second photographer Kerrie captured the arrival of the groom and his guys and soon it was time for our bride and groom reveal.

Detail shots at a summer wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club.

The bride and bridesmaids get ready inside the new bridal suite at Briar Ridge Country Club.

The groomsmen arrive at the Briar Ridge clubhouse.

Matt practically leaped with excitement as he turned around to see Gabrielle in her dress for the first time. He walked all around her until they embraced with a kiss.

Bride and groom reveal at Briar Ridge Country Club.

We strolled around the gold course grounds taking romantic wedding photos as these two embraced, hugged, kissed and embraced. I played paparazzi to their celebrity status for the day. We had fun in the near perfect summer weather.

Loving eyes of the bride and groom with purple flowers in the foreground.

Wedding photos on the golf course of Briar Ridge.

Wedding photos at Briar Ridge Country Club golf course.

As we made our way back toward the clubhouse we met up with the wedding party for group pictures and family photos. Then it was time for the late afternoon outdoor ceremony.

Bride and her bridesmaids on the golf course of Briar Ridge.

Groom and his groomsmen at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Wedding party group photo at a summer wedding at Briar Ridge golf course.

Gabby made an entrance to the ceremony with her father and son as the SRO crowd of guests looked on. The location was incredibly scenic and vows were lighthearted and heartfelt.

The bride makes her ceremony entrance alongside her father and son.

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge golf course.

The cocktail hour was outside and inside with lots of laughter and banter between guests and congratulations for the bride and groom. The cake was provided by Calumet Bakery and the room drapery and entertainment by Ever After Events.

Cocktail hour at Briar Ridge Country Club.

A rousing introduction for the bride and groom at their Briar Ridge wedding reception.

First dance inside the clubhouse at Briar Ridge golf course.

We had two of the most excited recipients of the bouquet and garter for sure! And the dance floor was so full that I had to stand on chairs for many of my photos to capture all of the fun.

The exuberant dance floor at Briar Ridge during a summer wedding reception.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Gabrielle and Matt’s summer wedding at Briar Ridge Golf Course. To inquire about wedding photography for your big day, please do fill out the Contact Form right here. Stay tuned to the social media channels listed below for my latest work.

Spring Wedding At Sand Creek Country Club

May 6, 2019 Steve Vansak

A romantic walk on the golf course at Sand Creek Country Club

Actual, honest to God, Spring weather decided to descend upon us for Cherise and Thomas’ wedding at Sand Creek Country Club. The sun was blazing outside as Cherise got ready in the bridal suite with a surprise visit from Dad who got to see her in her Something Blue Bridal wedding dress just before ceremony time.

Bridal prep at a Spring wedding at Sand Creek Country Club.

With grace and humor. the couple’s best man officiated the nuptials. It was a joyous ceremony capped by a celebration walk from the wedding party.

Spring wedding ceremony inside the Lake Room at Sand Creek Country Club.

Members of the wedding party start the celebration early.

After indoor wedding photos we stepped out to the clock garden for wedding party group pictures and then we went out onto the course for a romantic stroll.

A romantic stroll on the Sand Creek golf course as the sun shines brightly.

Wedding party group photos in the clock garden at Sand Creek Country Club.

Wedding photos on the golf course at Sand Creek.

Bride and groom at Sand Creek Golf Course.

The bride and groom nuzzle noses for their Spring wedding photos.

The ballroom was decorated with yellow sunflowers for this Spring wedding and a shot glass was waiting for all of the guests. The dance floor had so many joyous faces.

Spring decorations at a wedding reception at Sand Creek Country Club.

A wedding celebration inside the Sand Creek ballroom.

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Summer Wedding At Briar Ridge Country Club In Dyer, Indiana

January 28, 2019 Steve Vansak

The bride and groom share a laugh at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Summer wedding? As I type this, snow is falling and blowing outside and the polar vortex is scheduled to bring the Chicagoland region a negative 24 degree temperature with high winds!! I knew this was coming, so I saved Patty and Stephen’s summer wedding blog for this winter article. Hopefully all the sunshine in their photos will warm us all up. The happy couple received their wedding album months ago. They actually live in New York City where I imagine winter is just as cruel as here in the Midwest.

The entire wedding took place at the beautiful Briar Ridge Country Club in Dyer, Indiana where we started with me photographing bridal prep and second photographer Lauren covering the guy’s prep.

Bridal prep for a summer wedding at Briar Ridge.

The bridesmaids assist the bride on her big day.

Groom prep for a summer wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club.

The bride shows off her boho crown and flowing white dress.

We structured Patty and Stephen’s day so that all of their pictures would be done before the ceremony which was set for 6pm. This way they could go straight to cocktail hour, dinner and fun on the dance floor without any stress or rushing around to fit in photos. This meant a first look in a shady area next to the Briar Ridge Clubhouse before we soaked up the sun for their summer wedding pictures.

First look for the bride and groom next to the Briar Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse.

Bridal portrait surrounded by greenery at Briar Ridge Golf Course in Dyer, Indiana.

Wedding party group photos at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Bride and groom soak up the sun in this backlit wedding picture.

The bride and groom have fun on their wedding day.

After taking many pictures all around the wonderfully landscaped golf course, we took family pictures at the front of the clubhouse. Then it was ceremony time.

Family pictures at Briar Ridge Country Club.

Golf course wedding ceremony at Briar Ridge.

Patty and Stephen chose a 6pm ceremony time which was perfect due to the sun getting low in the sky. This enabled the guests as well as the couple to comfortably be in the shade throughout.

Outdoor summer wedding on the golf course.

After the ceremony we took a few golden hour shots and then it was inside for dinner, drinks and dance floor fun.

Golden hour dance for the bride and groom in their ceremony are at Briar Ridge golf course.

Bride and groom take a stroll in the golden hour sun.

Cocktail hour at a Briar Ridge Country Club wedding.

First dance for the bride and groom as romantic lighting engulfs the dance floor.

Wedding reception fun at Briar Ridge Country Club.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog post of Patty and Stephen’s summer wedding at Briar Ridge Country Club in Dyer, Indiana. As always, please do fill out the Contact Form here to inquire about wedding photography for your big day. The Region Weddings IG feed has many more images from this and other weddings for your viewing pleasure.