Sarah + Matt : 09.14.19 | Pokagon State Park – Angola, Indiana Wedding Photography

Sarah and Matt’s unique outdoor DIY wedding at Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana was full of love and laughter and personal touches. I was absolutely over the moon with Sarah’s unique wedding dress from Etsy as well as her daughter’s dress. They were so beautiful!

I really love it when couples incorporate highly personal items into their wedding day. It makes the romance and the sentiment even deeper. The handcrafted ceramic mugs they drank out of at the reception were just one of the many personal items Sarah and Matt included at their wedding. They were also sure to bring a bunch of lawn games for the kids and adults to enjoy, like the giant Jenga game. Who wouldn’t have fun playing that?!

The CCC Shelter was the perfect location for their unique outdoor DIY wedding because we had the perfect view overlooking a small area of woods – and we had some deer greet us! – as well as the beach. The sunset cast golden rays across the reception area as dinner came to a close and the party began. It was perfect.

Congratulations, Sarah + Matt! Wishing you all the best. <3

Diptych of bride getting ready at Pokagon State Park

Black and white image of makeup palette during bridal prep at Pokagon State Park

Bridesmaid putting floral hairpiece in blonde bride's hair during bridal prep

Flower girl getting her hair curled for wedding at Pokagon State Park

Bride's daughter putting earrings in prior to wedding ceremony

Bride's wedding dress hanging with daughter's dress in a tree prior to Pokagon State Park wedding

Details of wedding invitation, jewelry, bridal shoes, and wedding rings on picnic table at Pokagon State Park unique outdoor DIY wedding

Close up of bride and groom rings during unique outdoor DIY wedding at Pokagon State Park

Bride putting lipstick on in bathroom mirror at Pokagon State Park prior to outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride putting on earrings prior to outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Groomsmen laughing with groom outdoors at Pokagon State Park wedding

Diptych of groom and groomsmen in Cubs socks and drinking beer before wedding at Pokagon State Park

Bridesmaid pinning boutonnière on groom prior to wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Diptych of bride and groom seeing each other during outdoors First Look at Pokagon State Park wedding

Diptych of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Bride and groom kissing at altar during outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Black and white image of bride smiling at guests after outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Bride posing with guest after outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Diptych of groom sitting with elderly grandma outside at Pokagon State Park wedding

Bride posing with bridesmaids outdoors at CCC Shelter at Pokagon State Park

Bridal party cheering on beach at Pokagon State Park

Bridal party cheering on beach at Pokagon State Park

Bridesmaids posing with bride in sunglasses on beach at Pokagon State Park

Handmade wooden sign featuring bride and groom's names and names of wedding party

Unique outdoor DIY wedding centerpieces with fresh flowers and jug from Auburn Brewing Company at Pokagon State Park

Diptych of guests signing handmade wooden sign at Pokagon State Park wedding

Details of handmade ceramic mugs at unique outdoor DIY wedding reception at Pokagon State Park

Diptych of bridal bouquet and reception centerpiece

Diptych of large Jenga game and Cubs sign with bride and groom's name at Pokagon State Park wedding reception

Close up of steel bucket holding wedding cards

Family group portrait outside at Pokagon State Park wedding

Diptych of bride and groom signing marriage certificate after outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Bride and groom kissing in front of trees after unique outdoor DIY wedding at Pokagon State Park

Bride and groom looking at each other in front of trees after outdoor wedding ceremony at Pokagon State Park

Bride and groom holding hands and walking down path at Pokagon State Park

Groom pulling bride in for a kiss while holding hands on a path at Pokagon State Park

Groom dipping bride and kissing during outdoor portrait session at Pokagon State Park

Detail shot of handmade wooden welcome sign for unique outdoor DIY wedding at Pokagon State Park with bride and groom walking in the background

Wedding cake and various cupcakes at CCC Shelter at Pokagon State Park wedding

Close up of engraved wooden serving knife and spatula for wedding cake

Close up of bride and groom cutting wedding cake together at Pokagon State Park

Diptych of bride and groom feeding each other wedding cake at Pokagon State Park wedding reception

Bride posing with grandma in CCC Shelter at Pokagon State Park wedding

Diptych of bride and guests dancing at Pokagon State Park wedding reception

Father and young daughter dancing during wedding reception at CCC Shelter at Pokagon State Park

Triptych of bride and guests dancing at night during wedding reception at Pokagon State Park

Wide angle image of guests dancing together during wedding reception at Pokagon State Park

Silhouette at sunset of bride and groom on beach at Pokagon State Park wedding

Groom kissing bride's forehead on beach at sunset at Pokagon State Park

Black and white image of groom beginning to kiss bride on beach at sunset at Pokagon State Park

WEDDING DAY TEAM

VENUE: CCC Shelter at Pokagon State Park

CATERER: Mad Anthony’s / Shigs in Pit

CAKE: Jackie Kelly – Celebration Creations Indy

ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Daze Entertainment

MAKEUP: Self

HAIR: Self

FLORIST: Posey Barn

DECOR: Self

DRESS: Vicky Mermaid Bridal

TUX: Calvin Klein

SHOES: Cole Haan

JEWELRY: Etsy / Origami Owl

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kasey Wallace Photography

ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER: Haley Macciomei

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