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Newlyweds walk down the aisle of Faith United Reformed Church in Beecher, Illinois.
Luke and Valerie had a lovely church wedding at Faith United Reformed Church with a reception at The Barn and Vineyard wedding venue, both in Beecher, Illinois.
This November day saw gale force winds that forced us to photograph inside for most of the day. The rustic wedding venue has great wooden textures on the inside with string lights for backgrounds so no issues there.
Read moreRobert and Ivana chose Thornton Distillery for their winter wedding in Thornton, Illinois. It is one of the most unique Midwest wedding venues I’ve been in.
Thornton Distilling Company was built in 1857 as a brick and limestone brewery and grain tower by John S. Bielfeldt Brewing Company on the west bank of Thorn Creek.
The bridal suite is very spacious with adjacent rooms available for groomsmen and guests. I was greeted by a fun group with lots of laughter and wedding moments galore.
Venue: Thornton Distillery
Coordinators: Ginger Peach
Live Music: The Jolly Ringwalds
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We had a series of first looks before we did portraits of the bride and groom. First up was the groom and his daughter and then Robert got to see his bride for the first time.
We had a first look with their young sons as well and then an “accidental first look” with Dad as he arrived just as Ivana was making her way toward the ballroom. It was a sweet wedding moment with tears from the father of the bride.
Father of the bride starts crying after seeing his daughter on her wedding day.
For the couples creative portraits, we explored the entire building from the billiard room to the actual distillery where the spirits are made.
We surely appreciated the venue allowing us into the room where they make the spirits and also use of the bar area. It made for some unique wedding photos while also showing off this historic venue.
Bride and groom gaze at each other inside the well of Thornton Distillery.
The ceremony took place just off the dance floor of Coopers Hall (the main event room) as guests sat in their seats.
The bride was walked out by her brother and her father. She flexed a bit of muscle before the sand ceremony and they all danced and exited as a happy family.
The reception saw live band The Jolly Ringwalds provide the soundtrack with the couple’s daughter Mila showing that she is ready to compete on Dancing with the Stars!
The dancing, the decor and especially the candid moments were all captured as everyone celebrated a wonderful wedding.
Oh, and we can’t forget to mention our special guest singer - the bride!!
The bride sings with the band at her wedding reception.
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This has merely been a sneak peek of images from Ivana and Robert’s big day at Thornton Distillery. Stay tuned to the Region Weddings social channels below for more images from this and other weddings.
Snow falls upon the dance floor at Aberdeen Manor.
Carrie and Brandon had been planning their winter wedding at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom in Valparaiso, Indiana for quite sometime. The day had finally come and snow was falling when I arrived for bridal prep photos.
I found non-stop laughter and plenty of moments to capture. I even got to pop over to see the groom and his crew as they were nearby.
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Carrie had two first looks / reveals. The first was a great moment with her sons who had looks of amazement as they saw mom in her dress. This all lead up to the big reveal with Brandon.
After coming down from the emotional moments of the reveals we realized - it’s cold outside! It was time for portraits of the bride and groom and the wedding party as began arriving for the chapel ceremony.
Flowers by La Petite Fleursite.
The wedding ceremony took place inside warm confines of the Aberdeen Chapel. Carrie’s eldest son walked her down the aisle as friends and family looked on. There were plenty of laughs during the proceedings but also some emotional moments that required a few tissues.
Soon we were walking across the street for the rocking reception.
The Aberdeen Manor Ballroom looked elegant as ever and introductions lead into the cake cutting and some spirited speeches. Then it was time for first dances and the opportunity for everyone to celebrate the winter wedding of Carrie and Brandon.
Backdrop and props by Laughbooth Photo Booth.
I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Carrie and Brandon’s winter wedding at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom. This is merely a fraction of the images taken on their big day. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images from this and other weddings.
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Bride and groom kiss under string lights at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
It had been a long time coming! Sarah and Brent have been my wedding client for 3 years now as they planned their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts only to have the health crisis of 2020 delay them to this year.
The day finally came where they could celebrate with friends and family and they did so in a big way!!
Our day started with bridal prep inside the bridal suite at the Arts Center and the groomsmen getting ready for the day at home.
Bridal prep details at the Center For Visual & Performing Arts
Bride and bridesmaid prep.
Bridal portraits at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Groom and groomsmen prep.
Solo portraits of the bride and groom at a December wedding.
Soon it was time for our mid-afternoon first look on the patio of the Center For Visual & Performing Arts. Although it was a bit chilly, Sarah loved the patio area with the brick flooring and greenery. They had fun as they came together for the first time on wedding day.
We took some romantic wedding photos outside before moving inside for photos on the staircase and then back out again for some fun shenanigans with the entire wedding party.
First look on the patio of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Romantic and candid moments of the bride and groom.
Bride and her bridesmaids on the staircase at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
Groomsmen at the entrance to Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana.
Wedding party on a spiral staircase at Northwest Indiana wedding venue Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
At my winter weddings I always try to be aware that my subjects are going to be cold so we need to do things quickly and find ways to keep them warm. These bridesmaids were lucky recipients of groomsmen jackets and unfortunately the guys got stuck with bouquets of flowers. As always, having fun trounces cold temperatures!!
Bridesmaids wear suit jackets and the groomsmen hold flowers.
Wedding party celebrating on the patio at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
The wedding ceremony took place on the ballroom floor. The newlyweds broke bread and drank wine as well as they literally tied the knock. Soon the first kiss was underway and then it was family group photos straight into cocktail hour.
Wedding ceremony in the ballroom of Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
The wedding reception had some terrific speeches - funny, emotional and celebratory. The first dances were lovely moments and the dancing was simply off the hook. Our groom was hoisted into the air several times and I don’t think our bride left the floor much at all. Good times…
Winter wedding decorations at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
First dances at a December wedding.
The groomsmen airlift the groom on the dance floor.
A winter wedding reception at Center For Visual & Performing Arts.
It was a terrific day and night with Sarah and Brent for their winter wedding at Center For Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Be sure to monitor the Region Weddings IG channel for more images from this and other weddings. Please fill out the Contact Form to inquire about photography and photo / video hybrid coverage for your own wedding.
