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.

June Wedding At Aberdeen Manor

June 30, 2020 Steve Vansak

Passionate kiss after a June wedding ceremony.

Two wedding dresses, an outdoor ceremony and a church blessing and the love and support of a whole bunch of friends and family = Kaley and Adam’s June wedding.

This summer wedding day started out at the couple’s home where I photographed bridal decor, hair and make up as well as the bride’s reading of a love letter from her husband to be.

Two wedding dresses and the flower girl’s dress.

The bride reads a love letter from her husband to be.

Just before we left for Saint Mary’s Church in Crown Point, Indiana, Kaley had a couple of bridal reveals with her parents as well as the bridesmaids.

The bride and groom are ready to be married.

Like many churches, Saint Mary’s in Crown Point has crowd size restrictions due to the current health crisis. Nonetheless, this Catholic church wedding ceremony was able to take place and then we were off to Valparaiso, Indiana for an outdoor ceremony in front of friends and family.

June wedding ceremony and blessing at St. Mary’s Church in Crown Point, Indiana.

I definitely wanted to make sure I captured some photos of the bide and groom at this beautiful church before I took off for the 2nd outdoor ceremony.

The bride shows off her long veil on the altar at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point, Indiana.

Bride and groom at the altar of St. Mary.

Second photographer Kerrie was capturing guests arriving for the ceremony while we were en-route from Crown Point. Soon Kaley would be walking down the aisle again, this time in front of an audience of friends and family. This time Grandpa Joe was the officiant.

Backyard wedding ceremony in Valparaiso, Indiana.

First kiss for the bride and groom at their June wedding.

Romantic stroll for the bride and groom after their Summer outdoor wedding ceremony.

We took family photos at this time as well as images of the wedding party. After our flying veil shot, we took off for the reception where second photographer Kerrie was already photographing cocktail hour.

A long wedding dress veil flies in the air as the bride kisses her groom.

After some energetic introductions and cake cutting, dinner began at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom in Valparaiso, Indiana. When the first dance began, the groom gave his bride a spin and finally a dip on the dance floor.

A June wedding reception at Aberdeen Manor.

A spin for the bride on the dance floor of Aberdeen Manor.

Parent dances at a June wedding at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso.

A full dance floor at Aberdeen Manor for a summer wedding.

A night time dip for the bride outside Aberdeen Manor Ballroom.

This is merely a sneak peek at Kaley and Adam’s June wedding at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso with many more to come. Stay tuned to the Region Wedding sInstagram account for more images from this and other weddings. Also, be sure to fill out the Contact Form here to inquire about your big day. Enjoy!!

Summer Wedding At The Patrician

June 22, 2020 Steve Vansak

The newlyweds embrace under dramatic clouds at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana.

This past weekend saw a terrific summer wedding at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana with Samantha and Zach welcoming friends and family to their Disney themed wedding.

Our morning started out at Vanis Salon - Schererville where I captured hair and makeup while Sam and her bridesmaids had some fun with their protective masks.

Bridal prep at Vanis Salon in Schererville, Indiana.

Bridal prep at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana.

Solo portraits of the bride and groom before their summer wedding ceremony.

Before the ceremony, I took the girls out for pictures and then brought them back inside and then it was the guy’s turn. Second photographer Kay helped me out with groomsmen prep and portraits as well.

Portrait of the bride in the gazebo area of The Patrician.

The guys get the groom ready for his big day.

Portrait of the groom at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana.

Samantha’s Dad walked her down the aisle for the ballroom wedding inside of The Patrician. Not only did the flower girl and ring bearer decorate and carry the rings, but they also rolled up the runner afterwards. Somebody give them an tip in ice cream please!!

After family photos it was time for wedding party group pictures and of course the newlyweds.

Ceremony candid photos at The Patrician in Schererville.

An indoor ballroom wedding ceremony at The Patrician banquet hall.

Wedding party photos outside of The Patrician during the summer.

Wedding party group photo at the gazebo.

Iconic wedding pose in front of the gazebo at The Patrician in Schererville, Indiana.

Soon they’d be introduced by Ever After Events who DJ’d the event along with decorating the room. 219 Productions offered up their famous mirrored photo booth as well. And here is where the Disney theme definitely lit up the room. The wedding cake came courtesy of Cakes By Karen.

Disney themed wedding reception decorations.

Cocktail hour for a summer wedding at The Patrician.

After some very comedic speeches from the father of the bride and well as many members of the wedding party, it was time for the first dance.

First dance at a Disney themed wedding at The Patrician banquet center in Schererville, Indiana.

Dance floor fun during a summer wedding with a Disney theme.

This is merely a sneak peek of Samantha and Zach’s June wedding at The Patrician. Be sure to follow the Region Weddings Instagram channel for more photos from this and other weddings. As always, please do fill out the Contact Form right here to inquire about your big day.

June Wedding At Old Lake County Courthouse In Crown Point

July 8, 2019 Steve Vansak

Bride and groom in the garden area of the Old Crown Point Courthouse.

It was a real family affair when I showed up for Robyn and the girl’s bridal prep at their Crown point home. The bridesmaids were her daughters and they were super helpful getting mom ready for her big day.

While I took Robyn and the girls out to a nearby neighborhood fountain for pictures, second photographer Lauren was capturing the guys in their black and pink duds. Then it was off to the old Crown Point Courthouse for more pictures and the ceremony.

Summer wedding photos in Crown Point, Indiana.

If you have never attended a wedding at the Old Crown Point Courthouse on the Square, it essentially is as it sounds - a vintage courtroom untouched from 100 years ago. It has a jury box and everything and has stadium seating for the guests. The third floor has this incredible reflective flooring and I love taking portraits there.

Wedding ceremony in the vintage courtroom in Crown Point.

Wedding ceremony in the 1920’s era courtroom in the historic Lake County Courthouse building.

Bride and groom portrait on the third floor of the old Crown Point Courthouse.

Wedding photo on the lawn of the historic Crown Point Courthouse.

Bride and groom at the entrance of the historic Lake County Courthouse.

The reception was also in the same historic Crown Point building at the Maki Ballroom. Dinner and dancing took us into nightfall and soon Robyn and Stacey took off for their west coast adventure.

This is merely a sneak peek look at Robyn and Stacey’s June wedding at the historic Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point. Many more images to come. To inquire about your own wedding photography, please fill out the Contact Form right here.