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.”
