Romantic Elopement at the Kansas State Capitol on Digital & 35mm Film

PHOTOS BY MATTEA BOWER PHOTO COMPANY LLC.

There is something undeniably timeless about wedding portraits at the Topeka State Capitol. With its grand marble staircases, beautiful columns, intricate architecture, and gorgeous natural light, the Capitol provides an elegant backdrop for couples who want iconic portraits.

Whether you're exchanging private vows or simply capturing portraits during your engagement season or on your wedding day, this historic landmark offers countless opportunities for romantic, editorial-inspired imagery. As a Kansas wedding photographer, I love documenting couples here because every corner feels dreamy and classic!

And…it’s free access within hours, so no extra photo fees! The Kansas Capitol Building is open Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm, and Saturdays between 10am-4pm.

Photos from Carrie & Evan’s sweet elopement day—

Bride and groom blowing kisses in the elevator inside the Topeka State Capitol.
Bride and groom romantically looking at one another on the elevator inside the Topeka State Capitol.
Bride and groom kissing in the elevator inside the Topeka State Capitol on their elopement day.
Bride and groom kissing in the elevator inside the Topeka State Capitol on their elopement day.
Romantic wedding portraits at the Topeka State Capitol in Topeka, Kansas.
Elegant elopement portraits inside the historic Topeka State Capitol building.
Elegant and romantic elopement portraits inside the historic Topeka State Capitol building.
Bride and groom touching hands and showing off their new wedding ring and band on their wedding day at the Topeka State Capitol Building.
Bride looking up at the Capitol's marble hallway in Topeka, Kansas.
Editorial-style wedding portraits on the Capitol staircase.
Bride and groom spinning on the grand staircase inside the Topeka State Capitol.
Bride and groom walking down the grand staircase inside the Topeka State Capitol.
Bride and groom chasing each other in the Topeka State Capitol during their engagement photos.
Bride & Groom romantically embracing inside of the Kansas State Capitol Building.
Black and white portrait of newlyweds outside of the Kansas State Capitol.
35mm film portrait of newlyweds standing outside of the Kansas State Capitol.
35mm film portrait of newlyweds standing outside of the Kansas State Capitol.
35mm film portrait of newlyweds looking at each other at the Kansas State Capitol.
35mm film portrait of newlyweds kissing outside of the Kansas State Capitol.
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Close up ring shot of newlyweds on their elopement wedding day at the Kansas State Capitol.
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