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
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southern Illinois elopement at the Shawnee National Forest at garden of Gods
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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 in the Shawnee National Forest
couple exploring the shawnee national forest in southern Illinois while hiking ferne clyffe
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
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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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Winter elopements are booking quickly & I’m so excited! I have some great ideas to keep them cozy & romantic. Let’s start planning! 🌲🪵🍾
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She said YES! Propose in the beautiful Shawnee!
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Stars are gonna light up the midnight sky Suns gonna burn on the 4th of July Tides are gonna turn with the pull of the moon And I’m gonna love you…
Did you know we also travel for destination elopements?? Contact us now to get on our travel schedule!
Now booking 2025 elopements!
Want a unique location for your photos? We can do adventure engagements as well!
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