Quinn and Taylor were married on February 20, 2026, beneath the moss-draped live oaks of Forsyth Park, with a handful of family members gathered close. Their intimate Savannah elopement traded a ballroom and a long guest list for an afternoon in the historic district: the iron balconies of Broughton Street, the shelves of a downtown bookstore, the cathedral spires above the squares, and the old cobblestones near the river.
Ivory & Beau designed Quinn's bridal bouquet and the boutonnieres, bringing her color-loving vision to life. Promised Land Arts photographed the day in both digital and film, and the gallery is full of color and candid joy.
Portraits Through Historic Downtown Savannah
Portraits began at The Marshall House, where the hotel's cast iron veranda and green hanging sign set an unmistakably Savannah scene. From there, the couple moved through the squares, pausing on a brick path beneath a sprawling live oak where Quinn's bouquet and veil stood out against the soft late-winter greenery.
One of our favorite stops was The Book Lady Bookstore. Photos outside its green awning and between the packed shelves inside capture the playful side of the day, with plenty of laughter and a wave to the camera. A few blocks away, the spires of the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist rose behind them as Taylor led Quinn across the street, and a quiet stone archway offered a softer moment before the ceremony.
A Little History: The Marshall House
The Marshall House was built in 1851 by businesswoman Mary Marshall, and today it is known as Savannah's oldest operating hotel. According to the hotel's history, the building served as a hospital during the yellow fever epidemics of the mid-1800s and as a Union hospital during the final months of the Civil War. Author Joel Chandler Harris stayed there during Reconstruction.
The hotel closed in 1957 and was extensively restored in 1999, when its cast-iron veranda was reproduced in the likeness of the original. That veranda, along with the green hanging sign on East Broughton Street, makes it one of the most photographed backdrops downtown. Visit Savannah shares even more fun facts about the hotel.
About the Flowers: A Bright, Garden-Style Bridal Bouquet
Quinn's bouquet was all about color. We gathered peach and coral garden roses, golden ranunculus, yellow tulips and soft blue delphinium, then let trailing green amaranthus spill from the base for movement. The shape stayed loose and organic, so it photographed beautifully from every angle, up close and across a city street.
The palette played off Quinn's own style, including a powder blue handbag that echoed the delphinium. For Taylor, a coral and gold boutonniere tied his navy suit into the same palette.
There are two ways to work with us on your wedding flowers. Our custom event flowers are completely designed around your vision, palette and venue, just like Quinn's bouquet. Or, if you would rather keep it simple, you can shop our à la carte flowers online and choose ready-to-order bouquets, boutonnieres and more, perfect for elopements and smaller celebrations.
An Intimate Ceremony Under the Oaks of Forsyth Park
Just after 5 p.m., Quinn and Taylor exchanged vows under the live oaks of Forsyth Park with their family gathered around them. They read personal vows from small vow books, and the moment ended with a kiss and a celebration, arms raised, that you can practically hear in the photos.
Afterward, the couple made their way to the Forsyth Park fountain for portraits and popped a bottle of champagne on the lawn. Forsyth Park is one of Savannah's most photographed places for good reason, and for couples planning an elopement, it offers a stunning setting without the need for a large venue.
Evening on Savannah's Historic Cobblestones
As evening settled in, the couple finished near the river. Savannah's historic cobblestones and the waterfront made a dramatic final backdrop, complete with a classic dip and a proud flash of their new rings.
Flowers Worth Keeping
Quinn loved her flowers so much that she had them preserved after the wedding by August in Full Bloom, the floral preservation studio of artist August Wolfe. Based in northwest Georgia and shipping anywhere in the US, August turns wedding flowers into luxury forever keepsakes. Quinn's piece, pressed between glass in a dark wood frame, holds onto her blooms in warm tones of rust, gold and blush, and it looks especially lovely in a sunny window.
Beyond framed florals like Quinn's, August's work includes oval frames, pieces that pair pressed flowers with wedding vows or invitations, and resin keepsakes like serving trays and even a side table. You can browse her work on Instagram, find her shop and inquiry links through her link page, and read how she got started in her Shoutout Atlanta interview.
Planning a Forsyth Park Elopement
At 30 acres, Forsyth Park is one of Savannah's most beloved green spaces. Its perimeter is lined with live oaks, and its famous cast-iron fountain was installed in 1858, according to The Cultural Landscape Foundation. Here are a few things we share with couples planning a ceremony there:
Check the city's guidelines first. According to the City of Savannah Special Events office, weddings with chairs, aisle runners, tents, tables or other décor need permission from the city, while small weddings with fewer than fifty people may proceed without a permit. Rules and fees can change, so confirm the details directly with the city before you finalize your plans.
Plan around the light. Quinn and Taylor's ceremony started just after 5 p.m. in February, and the late-afternoon light through the oaks gave their photos a soft, natural glow.
Mind the calendar. The city notes that the fountain is dyed green in March for St. Patrick's Day, which is fun to know if you are planning a spring ceremony.
Choose flowers that travel well. Elopements often move from the ceremony to several portrait stops, so a handheld bouquet and boutonnieres are easy to carry from place to place.
Savannah Portrait Spots to Add to Your Day
The Marshall House. The cast-iron veranda and hanging sign at 123 East Broughton Street set a classic Savannah scene.
The Book Lady Bookstore. Founded in 1978 by Anita Raskin, The Book Lady Bookstore on East Liberty Street is filled with new, gently used, rare and out-of-print books, which made it a perfect fit for a playful portrait stop.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Its twin spires make a striking backdrop for a walk across the street.
The riverfront cobblestones. Savannah's historic cobblestones near River Street add texture and drama as the evening light fades.
Planning a Savannah Elopement?
Whether you're dreaming of a ceremony in Forsyth Park or a celebration in one of Savannah's historic squares, we would love to design the flowers for your day. Read our tips for eloping in Savannah, browse our floral inspiration gallery, or contact Ivory & Beau to start planning your wedding flowers.
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Photography: Promised Land Arts; Florist: Ivory & Beau; Floral Preservation: August in Full Bloom