Elopements
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Alexa & Jeffery came from Bloomington for their Springfield courthouse elopement! And they made sure to bring their beloved dog, Nova, with them. Fun fact, you can bring your dog into the Sangamon Count Courthouse! When planning their day, we made sure to pick an establishment for them to have a celebratory linch afterwards with […]
“I’ve always wanted to get married in the mountains. Run around in a cupcake fairy dress in my hiking boots.” Anything for you Jac. 🤍 When these two invited me to photograph their Colorado elopement, I was over the moon with excitement. We had already made magic together for their engagement session at Art Hill […]
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding with your friends and family or planning a solo trip to the Sangamon County Courthouse, I am here for it! I am a huge advocate for celebrating your wedding day the way YOU want to. Ambrielle and Alex chose to host their family and friends for a courthouse ceremony […]
Micro-weddings are back and I am so in love with them. The intimacy that comes having just your closest loved ones with you during your wedding ceremony makes for such a special day. Elisa and Eric spent their day getting married in a local chapel with their closest family members and friends present, followed by […]
“Everyday is Valentines Day when you’re in love with you best friend.” 👆🏻 This is a phrase Taylor (she/her) and Lexi (she/her) have used to describe their relationship over the years. Talk about coincidence when they decided to host their intimate wedding in Springfield on Galentine’s Day / Valentine’s day weekend. If you’ve looked around […]
Sydney and Joey’s plan: a courthouse wedding in Springfield, IL. But when Dad got injured, they pivoted and wanted to move the wedding closer to home in Knox County, Indiana. Another plot twist: there were no available ceremony appointments on their chosen day, AND the county over didn’t have their officiant in that week. WHAT […]
Courthouse elopements in Springfield are always such a vibe. The comfort of a shortened timeline while also getting married to your chosen human and getting some rad pics along the way? Say less! Estefonia and Salvador got married in a romantic courthouse ceremony with their close family by their side. Later we got some elevated […]
I’ve had the pleasure of documenting some incredible elopements for my amazing couples over the years, and each time I’m reminded of how truly magical these celebrations are. When you take into account the creative freedom they allow, how intimate and personal they are, and the beautiful spaces found throughout Illinois, it’s easy to understand […]
A little Vogue, a little whimsical coffee house—this elopement had range. Earlier this spring I got the chance to document these two lovely ladies’ one of a kind elopement in Springfield, Illinois! Jakki and Shelby found me back in January, and after inquiring with me we immediately clicked. They knew they wanted something a bit […]
Some weddings don’t unfold in one day—and that’s the beauty of them. For their elopement at the Sangamon County Courthouse in Springfield, Nathan and Jason created a day that was simple and sweet. From the family focused elopement ceremony, to the fun fall portraits in Washington Park, to the next day reception at Arlington’s in […]
It’s no secret I love my courthouse weddings, but an elopement hits differently. An elopement gives you more creative freedom while still keeping it intimate and personal feel. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to plan an elopement in Illinois. This blog post covers: Why elope? First, what is an elopement? A smaller wedding […]
Elopements have been a part of the wedding industry for a LONG time. What started out as a secretive marriage where the couple would run off for a private wedding has now become a celebration where each couple is able to freely create the wedding day that they want, with hardly any limitations. Because of […]
Heyoo!! Rach here. It’s no secret that I love my courthouse elopements in Springfield. Especially when they involve portrait photos at the breathtaking Illinois State Capitol Building! Even though I’ve documented quite a few elopements here it never gets old as the setting is so beautiful, each couple has their own one of a kind […]
Your wedding is something that you should celebrate YOUR WAY, no matter what that looks like! For Serena and Cody, this looked like a courthouse elopement in Springfield, followed by portraits in the Illinois State Capitol Building, and finishing the day with some delicious cake with their closest friends! It was a day that was […]
Have you ever wondered what an elopement is? Maybe you’ve heard of them before. They’re those things where a couple sneaks off to get married in secret without anyone knowing right? WRONG! They are now some of the most fun, creative, and thoughtful wedding experiences a couple can have! So what exactly is an elopement […]
Aundie and Tory’s relationship started similar to more and more relationships, through Tinder! While it started off a little rocky (Tory nearly missed their first date and thankfully Aundie was willing to reschedule!), once the two met they immediately hit things off! Their first date was in November of 2020, Aundie received a promise ring […]
SPOILER!!! In this article I’m spilling how to pick the right Airbnb for your day. AND! I’m listing & linking 5 gorgeous Airbnbs in Central Illinois for you to book. You’ve found your person! Your best friend! You’ve gotten engaged and now it’s time to plan a celebration for this love you share with one […]
From the start Katie knew she didn’t want a traditional wedding, which is why her and Anand’s elopement at the Sangamon County Courthouse was perfect for them. “I never wanted to plan a big wedding. So I started planning a backyard wedding. But then—I realized I was STILL planning a wedding. And I did NOT […]
When it comes to making your wedding day feel like you, no couple exemplifies that more than Amber and Brett’s backyard wedding near Springfield Illinois. These two created a wedding day that was simple and wholly true to them, exactly how they imagined it! It took a little bit to get to this point though […]
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