CAPTURING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ELOPEMENTS IN THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

Whether you come to Southern Illinois to elope or choose to have an intimate ceremony close to home - we are here to document the moment. As a husband & wife team we have explored & captured multiple elopements throughout America’s national parks. However, this little piece of heaven in the midwest will always be one of our favorites. Contact us now to reserve your date & let’s plan your adventure elopement in the Shawnee National Forest!  

Couple on top of garden of the gods overlooking the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois
Elopement in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois
Elopement at the Makanda Inn in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois
southern Illinois elopement at the Shawnee National Forest at garden of Gods
Elopement at Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois
southern Illinois elopement in a cabin at the shawnee national forest
Engaged couple holding hands walking through the shawnee national forest
southern Illinois elopement at burden falls in the shawnee national forest
Southern Illinois elopement in the Shawnee National Forest
couple exploring the shawnee national forest in southern Illinois while hiking ferne clyffe
Waterfall flowing at burden Falls in the Shawnee National Forest
Couple exploring the Shawnee National Forest for an elopement
southern Illinois proposal and elopement at Shawnee National Forest and garden of Gods
southern Illinois elopement at Shawnee National Forest at garden of Gods
southern Illinois organic elopement Shawnee National Forest in giant city Illinois

We create Elopement or Intimate Wedding collections in the Shawnee National Forest for the madly-in-love couples who are inspired by the outdoors & live for a little adventure.

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Had a wedding on Sunday that I absolutely loved… will be sharing more very soon but just so thankful to my couples who choose to follow their gut & opt for an elopement or smaller wedding that feels right for them. We hiked all over the @t
Fill life with ADVENTURES - not things. Have stories to tell - not stuff to just show.
This was a special moment when we were asked to photograph a proposal. I love surprises & I loved that she had no idea there were 2 photographers hiding out waiting. So fun! . . #shawneenationalforestillinois #proposal #gardenofthegodsillinois #
Here’s to the weekend! I love when couples bring champagne to a shoot & we can toast at the end of the day.
This is one particular location that is beautiful year round. Don’t be afraid to book your elopement in the winter! I love a good winter love story!
It was a cold spring morning and ended up snowing just after they said I DO!
The fog came in & everything turned to magic.