Elope to Chicago

Elope to Chicago Elope to Chicago is a site offering packages for couples wanting to elope or have small weekday (Mon-Fri) weddings in the Chicago area.

Elope to Chicago is a site dedicated to helping couples in the Chicago area plan their elopements or intimate weekday weddings. ETC was started by local photographer Becky Brown (www.beckybrownphotography.com). It has grown from just photography services to complete packages including hair & makeup, flowers and an officiant. We have couples coming from all over Illinois as well as out of state to

get married! All packages are available for Monday- Friday weddings of 50 people or less (holidays excluded). Whether it's just photography you need or a combination of services we are here to help!

I am the biggest believer in wearing what makes you feel good on your wedding day. Never dreamt of the white dress? Don’...
05/27/2026

I am the biggest believer in wearing what makes you feel good on your wedding day. Never dreamt of the white dress? Don’t do it. Rock the black dress. Or the pink dress. Or not a dress at all! And accessories are always the best. I loved this “til Death” clutch Liz found to complete her look.

This elopement was a true surprise to the couples friends and family so we had to wait a bit to share the photos. But bo...
05/18/2026

This elopement was a true surprise to the couples friends and family so we had to wait a bit to share the photos. But boy was it a good one! Nestled in Lincoln Park is the which is home to this gorgeous butterfly garden. Alexa and Hunter said I do on a chilly evening in February surrounded by the butterflies. It’s the perfect spot for a winter I dos! Officiant: Venue:

Wedding season has officially arrived! We kicked off May with Codi and DeMarko’s city hall wedding. May to me always fee...
05/15/2026

Wedding season has officially arrived! We kicked off May with Codi and DeMarko’s city hall wedding. May to me always feels like the start of wedding season and we couldn’t have had a greater couple to kick it off! All the little details they incorporated were so cute! Congrats to the newlyweds!

Looking got the simplicity of City Hall, but without the line and wait time? And with a much more personalized ceremony?...
05/13/2026

Looking got the simplicity of City Hall, but without the line and wait time? And with a much more personalized ceremony?

This option is perfect for couples who want a beautiful, meaningful ceremony while keeping things simple and stress-free. Designed for couples choosing one of our select ceremony locations including the South Pond/Honeycomb area (Honeycomb requires a permit), North Pond, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (requires a Permit), or North Avenue Lakefront area.

The package will include one hour of photography with Becky (all in the same location) as well a Ceremony with Carla.

Couples will choose from a curated collection of pre-written ceremony scripts and can mix and match different portions to create something that feels true to them. Options include simple “I Do” statements, repeat-after-the-officiant vows, vows spoken together, or couples are welcome to write personal vows of their own.

Just like the other photography options you will get a preview within 48 hours and a gallery of edited images that you can download.

This package is available Monday through Thursday only and does not include a unity ceremony or any locations that aren’t listed above. It is not available on Holidays.

If a permit is required that fee is not included in this price and the couple is responsible for getting that.

All of these photos are taken at the various locations included in his new option!
Email [email protected] or fill out the inquiry form on the website to get started!

We still have summer dates available!

I finished this gallery and realized I never shared this gorgeous city hall wedding! Alyssa and Kaitlyn said I do with t...
05/10/2026

I finished this gallery and realized I never shared this gorgeous city hall wedding! Alyssa and Kaitlyn said I do with their parents as witnesses before strolling up to the river for some photos.
The one upside to a slightly chilly day with chance of rain is that it felt very quiet downtown and not a lot of people out and about which was great for our riverwalk photos because it can get packed there!
Congrats to the newlyweds!

Elizabeth and Aaron came in from Houston to say I do this week. They had the cutest details set up at their hotel room f...
04/27/2026

Elizabeth and Aaron came in from Houston to say I do this week. They had the cutest details set up at their hotel room for cake cutting post dinner. Thanks to the unpredictable Chicago weather this time of year we had planned to go to the Lincoln Park Conservatory for photos inside. It’s always gorgeous during their spring flower show.
They said I do at city hall before heading off to celebrate with dinner at Alinea! Even if you go small you can go big! Congrats to the newlyweds.
Cake :

I had to wait a bit to share this one until they had spread the news to friends and family, but Jannelle and Paul eloped...
04/08/2026

I had to wait a bit to share this one until they had spread the news to friends and family, but Jannelle and Paul eloped on St. Patrick’s day! We headed to City hall for their ceremony before heading to the slightly green (they always dye it the Saturday before) river. I loved the little hints of green they incorporated. And then they headed off to the brewery to continue their celebrations! Congrats to the newlyweds! Hair & Makeup : Flowers: Rings: Dress: Tux :

Can’t wait to be back out doing lakeside elopements! Our May is VERY busy but we still have dates open for June/July/Aug...
04/01/2026

Can’t wait to be back out doing lakeside elopements! Our May is VERY busy but we still have dates open for June/July/August and beyond. If you’re looking to say I do this summer don’t hesitate to reach out!

It’s hard to believe it’s almost the time of year when this river turns neon green! But before that Christina and Jesse ...
03/11/2026

It’s hard to believe it’s almost the time of year when this river turns neon green! But before that Christina and Jesse said I do at the Rookery and we ventured out to enjoy a rare 60 degree day in Chicago (rare for March). We encourage our couples to have indoor options Dec- March because weather can be so unpredictable. And just to prove that, less than 48 hours after this photo and it was 37 degrees! Luck was on our side! Congrats to the newlyweds! officiant :

Who else is dreaming of summer elopements?! Just us?! We are especially excited for the Lily Pool to be back open as usu...
02/23/2026

Who else is dreaming of summer elopements?! Just us?! We are especially excited for the Lily Pool to be back open as usual for the years after 2 seasons of construction.
Reach out Asap to get on the calendar for this summer. It will be here before you know it!
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