Wedding Venue Spotlight: Journeyman Distillery

March 27, 2023 Steve Vansak

A newly married couple sit on a bench outside of Journeyman Distillery wedding venue.

One of my favorite distillery wedding venues has been Journeyman Distillery which has its original facility in Three Oaks, Michigan, and its newest event space in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Journeyman Distillery blends modern conveniences, rustic charm, and industrial spirit. If your wedding vibe matches this aesthetic and philosophy, you will love this venue for your Midwest wedding. Wedding couples from Michigan, Indiana, and Chicago have their weddings at this premier wedding venue at all times of the year.

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.