Jeff & Lauren | Starved Rock Waterfall Elopement
Jeff and Lauren contacted us shortly after the 2020 pandemic hit in hopes that their plans for a small wedding at Starved Rock would be able to happen. Within about a month, it was clear that the plans would need to be modified. To be honest, Phil and I were just elated that they would trust us to help brainstorm and participate in their amazing elopement style wedding day adventure! They were so amazing to give such encouraging and kind feedback after their big day and I’m excited to share it below! As difficult and heartbreaking that this year has been for all the couples who have had to modify or change their wedding plans, it has been so refreshing for us to see our couples choose to place an incredible focus on the biggest priorities that make up a wedding day. It has also been such an honor and a privilege that our couples would continue to trust us, bring us along for the roller coaster ride that this 2020 wedding season has been, but your patronage and support truly mean the world during this difficult time. You all know who you are!! We love you!!
“Andrea and Phil are a phenomenal duo to work with. We began working with them several months ago to plan our 50 person wedding, however plans changed due to COVID-19. They were extremely understanding and flexible. Once we were ready to plan our super intimate elopement (of just us), they helped us brainstorm and plan for our special day. We eloped at Starved Rock and hiked into St Louis Canyon to have our ceremony. Phil and Andrea were a blast to work with, they listened to what was important to us to have pictures of, and also made everything so seamless. We both were not that excited to take photos for a long period of time, but the McConvilles made the process fun and quick. They have a great eye for finding the right light and setting.
On top of their amazing personalities and photography skills, they have an awesome studio for rent which is an ideal place to get ready. My husband got ready in Phil’s office and I had the main area to myself to have my hair and makeup done and enjoy some drinks and snacks while getting ready. Overall it was truly a magical and whimsical day that we will never forget. They truly went above and beyond for us, and we will never ever forget all that they did.
Also Kasha from Camp Bride worked phenomenally with them. These 3 truly knocked it out of the park for us. They all felt like old friends, I would recommend them to anyone and everyone seeking photographers for ANY occasion.”
Sam and Kyle's Starved Rock Lodge Winter Wedding | Central IL Wedding Photographer
These two long time acquaintances have some amazing mutual friends who helped reconnect them while at the University of Iowa. Their simple, classic and stylish taste absolutely made for an incredibly elegant celebration in combination with the warm and rustic beauty of Starved Rock Lodge. Toss in insane amounts of laughter, sparkly beauties and suave gentleman and you get a party for the ages loaded with the best memories leading into the New Year!!
Venue: Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Floral: Jessica Kokocinski - Stemming From Love Wedding and Event Florals
DJ: Tone Productions
Makeup: Neil Pleskovitch - Luscious Moi
Cake: Mo - Starved Rock
Dress: White Satin Bridal
Tuxes: Express
Kaylee & Luke | Carus Mansion and The Barn at Hornbakers Wedding
Kaylee and Luke Dec 23, 2018
Luke and Kaylee are the epitome of the saying, “Marry your best friend.” These two incredible humans are so insanely fun and spontaneous and full of adventure and laughter in the most authentic way. We’ve come to absolutely adore them and their gargantuan circle of friends and it’s quite clear why they have such a beautifully large circle of friends! You want to know these two if you don’t already. Their gorgeous holiday wedding was definitely chilly but full of so much warm love, it was almost tangible. There’s no doubt that Kaylee and Luke will do big things in this world together and we will all be better for the impact they will make. The sheer fact that they couldn’t stop smiling at each other all day makes me so excited to see what’s yet to come for these guys!
Church: Holy Rosary, LaSalle, IL
Venue: The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens Princeton, IL
1st Look: Carus Mansion
Floral: Emilie Overy: Flowers Plus Streator
Band: Recycle The Day
Hair/Makeup: Abbie Burris: Bloom Salon, Rosanna Sanchez: The Beautique by Rosanna, Tiffany Berry: Flawless by Tiffany
Dresses/Tuxes: Marien Mae Bridal
Cake/Desserts: Linda Kelsey: Kelsey’s Kakes, Linen Irizarry: The Lickity Llama
Catering: Bernardi’s
Videographer: Imagination Designer’s
Laura & Dave | Venue Chisca Wedding Peoria, IL
Laura and Dave are those kind of people who know what they want. They didn’t know each other for very long before Dave made the decision to that he wasn’t going to let her get away. We enjoyed every minute getting to know them pleading up to their big day and they are one of those couple we look forward to calling friends! This group were total troopers, braving the crisp December temps, but the gorgeous sunshine kept us all going just a bit further to get each of these incredible shots! We’re so excited to reveal this beautiful couple, to celebrate their incredible, Godly example to everyone around them and to cheer them on as they walk out their new commitment!
Hotel: Mark Twain Hotel Peoria, IL
Church: Northfield Christian Fellowship, Tremont, IL
Venue: Venue Chisca, Peoria, IL
Floral: Splender of Eden
DJ: Complete Weddings & Events
Hair/Makeup: Embellish Salon
Cake: Miranda Troyer
Renae & Eric | The Barn at Hornbakers Wedding
These two down-to-earth athletic farm kids met at a wedding, to shortly afterward became FaceBook friends. Despite displaced timing with other relationships and long distance, they kept in touch irregardless and pursued each other to make it work!! Putting their family and friends as such a high priority in their lives, it’s so evident that their heart for serving others and each other will be a major win in their marriage relationship! Getting to know these guys was like meeting a direct reflection of ourselves and we had so much in common that it made celebrating with them on their special day so much fun!! They had the most GORGEOUS, sunny autumn day for their incredible wedding and we had a blast with their families and bridal party! Eric and Renae, we pray all the Lord’s blessings over your marriage journey together!
Venue: The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens Princeton, IL
Floral: Lindsey Funderberg - Hornbaker’s
DJ: Prosound Productions DeKalb, IL
Hair/Makeup: Amber Vincent and Lashes by Becca Medley
Cake: Kelsey’s Kakes Peru, IL
Lighting and Linens: Suez’s Linens and Things
Decorating: Sister’s Stress-Free Planning
Videographer: Ingalls Pictures
Megan & Cody | Kickapoo Creek Winery Wedding
It was an absolute privilege to join Megan & Cody for an amazing day at Kickapoo Creek Winery. They planned an absolute amazing Wedding Day that brought their family and friends together at this stunning Winery! I invite you to check out this amazing Real Wedding Story.
Ladzinski Lifestyle Family Session | Starved Rock Family Photographer
Featuring our new lifestyle family sessions! Thanks to Taylor and Jake Ladzinski for allowing us to share their sweet session! Contact us for details on these super fun sessions!
Kristin and Luke's Wedding | The Silver Fox Streator, IL
Kristin and Luke had such a wonderful day for their winter wedding, and they chose a dynamite team to pull it all together! We loved their amazing Boho look, and Ashley from The Flower Bar help pull it together with her flowers!
We can’t say enough great things about their venue, Silver Fox, one of our favorite spaces in the area!
Congratulations to Kristin and Luke, thanks so much for letting us be a part of your beautiful day!
