Elopement Portraits at the Illinois State Capitol Building | Jazmyn and Jake

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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 love story, and it’s my job to photograph that love in a way that’s authentic to the couple.

That’s what brings us to today’s blog, where we’ll be talking about Jazmyn and Jake’s elopement! These two had an amazing elopement day, and an even more incredible love story that I just can’t WAIT to share with you all!

Bride taps groom on the shoulder for their first look. She is wearing a short strapless dress, gloves and pearls. He is wearing a white shirt and tie and they are standing in front of a balcony at the Springfield Courthouse.

Getting to Know Jazmyn and Jake

Before we get to Jazmyn and Jake’s elopement and portrait photos at the Illinois State Capitol Building I first wanted to take a bit of time to talk about what brought them to this point!

These two practically grew up together while both living in Rochester, and while they each had secret crushes on the other, it wouldn’t be until after high school that they began dating.

From there the two have built a relationship centered around the love they share for one another. Whether that’s through enjoying the simple joys in life like binging a new TV series together, or with how they handle conflict by focusing on their love and problem solving together rather than trying to find who’s in the “wrong”, the two have put an enormous amount of love, care, and effort into this beautiful relationship they’ve built together. 

Bride and Groom embrace in black and white photo in front of balcony at Springfield Courthouse before elopement ceremony.

First Look and Elopement Portraits at the Illinois State Capitol Building

That special relationship they’ve crafted is what’s brought us to this incredible day that I get to relive here with you today!

The day began on the grounds of the beautiful Illinois State Capitol Building, where Jazmyn and Jake chose to have a first look before taking their elopement portraits. It was a perfect summer day, made all the more wonderful when Jazmyn and Jake saw one another for the first time. Their faces lit up and from that point forward their day was one of pure joy! 

Bride holds all white bouquet as she hugs the groom with trees and a stone balcony in the background.
Bride and groom sit on ledge outside the Springfield Courthouse and pose smiling for elopement portraits before ceremony.
Springfield Elopement Photographer captures the bride and groom in a timeless black and white filmy portrait. They are sitting on a ledge leaning in for a kiss with the Springfield Courthouse in the background.

The two had a vision for the day and their portraits. They wanted a timeless feel to their photos while also having a classic romantic Hollywood aesthetic to the day.

Bride in a short white dress and groom in a white shirt and black tie stand together holding hands and the bride puts her bouquet in the air with the Springfield Courthouse in the background.
Springfield Elopement Photographer captures bride sitting on Groom's lap. The portrait is captures from their mouths down. The bride is wearing a strapless dress with a layered pearl necklace and heart charm. The groom is wearing a white button up with a black tie.
Bride and groom kiss in a romantic black and white portrait. The bride's arm is wrapped around groom showing off her sheer white gloves.
Bride and groom stick their tongues out at the camera in candid black and white elopement portrait.
Bride closes her eyes and leans her face into grooms face as they sit on ledge outside Springfield Courthouse.
Groom lifts up bride as they walk across grass leading to the Springfield Courthouse for elopement ceremony.
Bride in short white dress and sheer gloves and Groom in white button up and black tie stand hand in hand holding white flower bouquet for elopement portraits.
Springfield elopement photographer captures brides hand in timeless sheer gloves with bows on the wrist.
Bride in short white dress holds white flower bouquet as she stands in front of Springfield Courthouse.
Bride touches her face with her sheer gloves and the pearl engagement ring on her finger in editorial style bridal portrait.
Springfield elopement photographer captures Bride's layered pearl necklaces above her strapless white elopement dress.
Springfield elopement photographer captures bride's hand in a sheer white glove with a bow on the wrist showing off her pearl engagement ring.

I will never be over these gloves, oh my word!!!

Bride in a short white dress walks up Springfield Courthouse the steps with groom holding his suit jacket over his shoulder.
Bride in short white dress and groom in suit walk down green marble steps in the beautiful Springfield Courthouse before elopement ceremony.
Springfield elopement photographer captures bride and groom through stair banisters as they walk up the steps.
Bride and Groom sit on steps of Springfield Courthouse in romantic black and white elopement portraits.
Bride and groom stand on the top of a staircase staring into each other's eyes during romantic elopement portraits.
Bride sits in front of Groom on green marble stairs of Springfield Courthouse for elopement portraits.
Springfield elopement photographer captures a wide shot from a floor above the couple of bride and groom sitting on marble staircase while they kiss during elopement portraits.
Bride and groom lean in for a kiss in romantic elopement portraits in Springfield Illinois.

With my documentary style photography and their epic choices for wedding attire, it’s safe to say we nailed that vision.

We took our time with their elopement portraits, enjoying the equally beautiful exterior and interior of the Illinois State Capitol Building. From there it was time to head to the Sangamon County Courthouse for the elopement ceremony.

Bride stands with her bouquet in the air while hugging groom in black and white portrait.
Bride poses and smiles with her bouquet and holding her gloved hand to show off her pearl engagement ring.

Eloping at the Courthouse and a Celebratory Lunch at Saputo’s

Jazmyn and Jake’s specific vision for their elopement day extends well past the vibe of their portraits at the Illinois State Capitol Building.

Bride and groom kiss in an elevator in black and white portraits.
Bride gives her phone to her mom before elopement ceremony in the Springfield Courthouse.
Bride and Groom's family hold up their phones while sitting in Springfield Courthouse to video Bride and Groom's elopement ceremony.

The day itself is a perfect example of the working together to achieve the wedding day of both of their dreams. You see, Jake was more in favor of having a small and intimate celebration, while Jazmyn always had dreams of a large celebration. To do this, the two decided on an intimate elopement to start with a large reception to follow in 2025! Truly the best of both worlds, and a perfect showcase of how you can celebrate your wedding in ANY way you want!

Bride and Groom kiss in courthouse room during elopement ceremony.

Their ceremony at the Sangamon County Courthouse was sweet, simple, and beautiful. With only their closest family in attendance, it was an intimate and special moment for both Jazmyn and Jake. After their ceremony we had time for a few portrait photos before they headed off with their family to Saputo’s for a celebratory lunch to cap off the day’s celebrations! 

Springfield elopement photographer captures bride's gloved hands signing marriage license.
Bride and groom pose with their family in the Springfield Courthouse after elopement ceremony. The family wears all black.

I loved documenting Jazmyn and Jake’s elopement. From their portraits at the Illinois State Capitol Building, to the emotional ceremony in the Sangamon County Courthouse, it was an elopement that I couldn’t be happier to have been a part of!

For tips on how to plan your own elopement at Springfield’s courthouse be sure to check out this article I wrote, and if you’re looking to book me for your wedding or elopement be sure to send me an inquiry through my contact page!

Bride and groom pose with their hands on their marriage license and look at each other during elopement ceremony.

Vendors

Suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Dress: LEAU

Bridal Accessories: Selfie Leslie

Jazmyn’s Ring: Denney Jewelers

Shoes: Jazmyn’s – Macy’s; Jake’s – DSW

Lunch Reception: Saputo’s

Elopements

July 25, 2024

Rachael McMillan

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