Wedding at the Springfield Elks lodge

A bride and groom hold hands at an outdoor Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield, surrounded by bridesmaids in pink and groomsmen in gray, as the officiant stands behind them.

A Beautiful Western MA wedding at the Springfield Elks Lodge

Kyla and Jacob’s Wedding Day

The Pioneer Valley, with its rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, is a true gem of Western Massachusetts. Nestled within this region is the city of Springfield, a place steeped in history and architectural grandeur. From the iconic Basketball Hall of Fame to the stunning Quadrangle, Springfield’s historic charm is undeniable. As Kyla and Jacob prepared to say their vows, the beauty of the Pioneer Valley and the city’s rich heritage set the stage for a truly unforgettable wedding day.

The Springfield Elks Lodge #61

The Springfield Elks Lodge, with its brick architecture and rich history, served as the perfect backdrop for Kyla and Jacob’s wedding. This iconic venue has long been a cornerstone of the Springfield community, hosting countless events and celebrations over the years. Its reputation for hospitality and its versatile spaces make it a top choice for couples looking for a venue that can handle every part of their day with ease.

The lodge offers a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces that allow for a seamless flow throughout the event. The well-manicured lawns and the classic feel of the brick building provide a sense of stability and tradition, while the modern amenities ensure that every guest is comfortable. For a wedding in Springfield, MA, the Elks Lodge represents the best of what the city has to offer: a historic foundation with a heart for modern celebrations.

The Outdoor Ceremony

As Kyla and Jacob exchanged their vows in front of the gazebo, the love and emotion in the air were palpable. The gazebo, with its charming details and lush surroundings, served as the perfect backdrop for their intimate ceremony. To ensure the comfort of their guests, a beautiful white tent was set up over the seating area, creating a space that felt both open to nature and tucked away in its own private world.

  • A white lace wedding dress hangs on a wooden hanger in a cozy room at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with pastel furniture, green carpet, and cream-colored walls and curtains.
  • A woman in white pajamas sits smiling on a floral couch in Springfield, hands folded, beside a pink lamp and painting—perhaps reflecting after an elks lodge wedding.
  • A close-up of a hand wearing an ornate ring with a central hexagonal clear gemstone and small diamonds, perfect for a Springfield wedding or special event at the Elks Lodge.
  • A bride in a lace wedding dress shows her diamond engagement ring and pearl bracelet at a Springfield wedding, hands gently clasped, softly blurred background.
  • A woman in sunglasses and a black dress stands in a white gazebo at an Elks Lodge wedding, holding papers beneath floral decorations, with Springfield's greenery blurred in the background.
  • A young girl in a pink and white dress runs joyfully on grass at a Springfield wedding, smiling. She wears a floral headband and her hair flows in the breeze amid blurred flowers.
  • A young man in a light gray suit with a pink tie and red boutonniere stands outdoors at a Springfield wedding, smiling, with blurred greenery and a white tent in the background.
  • A young boy in a black suit, bow tie, and sunglasses walks on grass at a Springfield wedding, holding a black briefcase and looking confident and business-like.
  • Four bridesmaids in pink dresses ride a black golf cart at a Springfield wedding; one flashes a peace sign while another holds a bouquet, all looking happy and relaxed.
  • A smiling man in a light gray suit with a burgundy tie walks arm-in-arm with a woman in a green dress at a Springfield wedding, guests seated around them at the outdoor Elks Lodge event.
  • A smiling man in a light gray suit and a woman in a green sequin dress walk arm-in-arm down the aisle at a Springfield wedding, guests at the Elks Lodge watching from both sides.
  • A young girl in a pink and white dress walks down the wedding aisle at the Springfield Elks Lodge, scattering petals, followed by a smiling young man; guests watch from white chairs.
  • A smiling man in a light gray suit with a maroon tie stands outdoors at an Elks Lodge wedding, with another man in similar attire partially visible beside him.
  • A bride in a white gown walks down the aisle at a Springfield wedding under a decorated tent, arm in arm with a man in a suit, surrounded by smiling guests on white chairs.
  • A bride in a white gown walks down the aisle under a floral canopy at an Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield, arm-in-arm with a man in a black suit as guests watch and take photos inside a tent.
  • A groom in a light gray suit with a red tie smiles at his bride outdoors at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with groomsmen in matching suits lined up behind him on their wedding day.
  • A woman in a sleeveless red dress, wearing a necklace, stands smiling outdoors at a Springfield wedding among bridesmaids in pink and a bride with a veil. The background is green and blurred.
  • A bride in a tiara and veil, eyes closed and smiling gently, stands facing her groom in a light gray suit at their Springfield wedding ceremony.
  • A bride and groom hold hands at their Springfield wedding ceremony outside Elks Lodge, as an officiant reads and guests watch from the foreground.
  • A bride and groom laugh joyfully, holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Springfield, while an officiant smiles behind them with a microphone and clipboard.
  • A groom in a light gray suit gently kisses the bride’s hand during their Springfield wedding at Elks Lodge, as the officiant stands behind them with a microphone and wedding script.
  • A bride and groom hold hands at an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with bridesmaids in pink dresses and groomsmen in gray suits by the white gazebo.
  • A person wearing a light gray suit with a white shirt, burgundy tie, and pink rose boutonniere, ready for a Springfield wedding at the Elks Lodge.
  • A bride and groom kiss at their Springfield wedding by a gazebo, surrounded by their party and officiant, with flowers and greenery at the Elks Lodge in the background.
  • A smiling bride and groom walk down the aisle under a decorated tent at the Springfield Elks Lodge, surrounded by guests capturing the wedding moment.
  • A smiling bride and groom walk arm-in-arm down the aisle under a white tent at Elks Lodge, surrounded by cheering guests, celebrating their Springfield outdoor wedding.

A Beautiful Backdrop for Wedding Photos

We continued to use the gazebo for their wedding formals. It was a cute little spot, and the overcast skies didn’t stop us from getting some amazing wedding photos of Kyla, Jacob, and their wedding party.

  • A groom and bride in wedding attire laugh with friends near a white gazebo at the Springfield Elks Lodge. One man in a gray suit takes a selfie as others smile and chat.
  • Six people in formal attire pose under a flowered white gazebo at an Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield; three women and a girl in pink dresses, two boys in suits on a wooden platform.
  • A wedding party poses in front of a white gazebo at the Elks Lodge in Springfield. The bride is flanked by bridesmaids in pink and red with groomsmen in light gray suits and red boutonnieres.
  • A joyful wedding party poses in front of the Springfield Elks Lodge gazebo. The bride, groom, bridesmaids, and groomsmen are all smiles, celebrating this beautiful wedding day together.
  • A bride and groom, smiling with noses touching, stand close together at their Springfield wedding. She wears a tiara and veil; he dons a light gray suit with a burgundy tie and boutonniere.
  • A bride in a white dress and tiara laughs beside her groom in a gray suit with burgundy accents during their joyful wedding at the Elks Lodge in Springfield, surrounded by greenery.
  • A bride in a white gown and tiara kisses her groom in a gray suit near a white gazebo at an Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield.
  • A bride in a tiara and veil gently touches noses with the groom in a light gray suit; both smile softly, sharing a tender moment at their Springfield wedding outdoors.
  • A bride in a tiara and veil and a groom in a light gray suit touch noses, smiling with eyes closed, at their Springfield wedding surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A bride in a white lace gown and tiara and a groom in a gray suit with burgundy tie hold hands outdoors at their Springfield wedding, greenery in the background.
  • A bride in a lace off-shoulder gown and veil holds hands with her groom in a light gray suit under the Elks Lodge gazebo in Springfield, both gazing at each other lovingly.
  • A bride and groom in formal wedding attire share a kiss under a white gazebo at the Springfield Elks Lodge, decorated with greenery. The bride wears lace; the groom is in a light gray suit.
  • A couple holds hands at their Springfield wedding, one in a white dress holding a bouquet adorned with three photo lockets featuring portraits of loved ones.
  • A groom in a gray suit kisses his smiling bride with a tiara and pink bouquet, embracing her from behind at their Springfield wedding in an outdoor setting.
  • A bride and groom in wedding attire kiss under a white gazebo at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with a bouquet of pink and red flowers covering their faces.
  • A bride and groom kiss in front of a white gazebo at the Springfield Elks Lodge, holding hands—a charming wedding moment in elegant attire.
  • A bride in a white lace gown and tiara and a groom in maroon-accented gray suit smile outdoors at their Springfield wedding, holding hands before a gazebo at the Elks Lodge.
  • A bride in a white gown and tiara and a groom in gray hold hands, gazing at each other by a gazebo, with blooming pink flowers at their Springfield wedding.
  • A bride and groom smile and hold hands under a sheer veil outdoors at their Springfield wedding; she wears a tiara, he a light gray suit, both radiant near the Elks Lodge.
  • A bride and groom kiss under a sheer veil outdoors at their Springfield wedding. The bride’s lace dress and tiara shine amid greenery and pink flowers in the background.
  • A bride and groom kiss outdoors by a white gazebo and blooming pink flowers at an Elks Lodge wedding; the bride’s long veil flows in the breeze.

Wedding Reception at the Elks Lodge

The Elks Lodge is a spacious venue with plenty of room for guests, dancing, and all the other wedding reception excitement and fun. The huge hardwood dancefloor is perfect for the high-energy crowds, including this particular party that featured a man dancing in a hot dog costume. Why? I have no idea. But it sure was fun!

  • A wedding table centerpiece at the Elks Lodge in Springfield features a gold “12” sign, a couple's silhouette, red and white flowers, and glasses on a white tablecloth.
  • A round banquet table at the Springfield Elks Lodge with white linen, burgundy napkins, floral centerpiece, and candles set for six at a wedding in a decorated event hall.
  • Clear plastic bags of red gummy candies tied with gold twist ties, each labeled “her favorite,” arranged on a white tablecloth at a Springfield wedding at the Elks Lodge.
  • Clear gift bags filled with mini KitKat bars are arranged on a table at the wedding, each tagged "his FAVORITE" in white script and tied with gold string at the Elks Lodge in Springfield.
  • A spacious banquet hall at the Springfield Elks Lodge features round tables with white cloths, red napkins, elegant chandeliers—perfect for a memorable wedding.
  • A close-up of an arrangement featuring two red roses, one pink rose, and one white rose, perfect for a Springfield wedding, surrounded by green foliage against a blurred background.
  • A decorated hoop with hanging green vines frames a Springfield Elks Lodge wedding banquet hall, with round tables in white cloths and chandeliers overhead.
  • A decorated table at a Springfield Elks Lodge wedding, with empty wine glasses, a candle, flowers, salt and pepper shakers, and mini bottles on a white tablecloth.
  • The white-pillared entrance of Springfield Elks Lodge #61 offers a classic brick backdrop—perfect for a memorable wedding under a cloudy sky.
  • A small, white frosted wedding cake topped with rose decorations sits on a hexagonal acrylic stand at a Springfield Elks Lodge, over a red cloth on a white tablecloth.
  • A bride in a white lace gown and a groom in a light gray suit share a dance at their wedding in the Springfield Elks Lodge, with fairy lights glowing in the background.
  • A bride in a white gown and tiara smiles while dancing with the groom in a light gray suit at their Springfield wedding; warm fairy lights glow softly in the blurred background.
  • A bride in a white lace dress and tiara dances with her groom at their Springfield wedding; her hair is adorned with delicate accessories, and the Elks Lodge background is softly blurred.
  • A bride in a white gown and tiara and a groom in a black suit smile at each other while dancing indoors at their Springfield wedding reception at the Elks Lodge.
  • A bride and groom face each other, smiling and embracing during their wedding dance at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with wedding lights softly blurring in the background.
  • A man in a light gray suit hugs and kisses the forehead of a woman in a green dress, both smiling warmly, at a wedding celebration at the Elks Lodge in Springfield.
  • A man in a light gray suit and a woman in a dark green dress embrace and smile, dancing at an Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield, with blurred lights glowing warmly in the background.
  • A groom in a gray suit shouts playfully next to his smiling bride at a decorated Springfield Elks Lodge wedding table with red napkins and floral arrangements.
  • A woman in a sleeveless red dress holds a microphone and a piece of paper, speaking at a formal wedding celebration indoors, possibly at the Springfield Elks Lodge.
  • A young man in a gray vest and red tie smiles and flashes peace signs with both hands at a wedding held at the Springfield Elks Lodge, with seated guests in the background.
  • A smiling bride in a white lace gown and tiara holds a plate of food while walking on a wooden floor at an Elks Lodge wedding reception in Springfield.
  • A smiling bride with a jeweled tiara hugs a woman with long brown hair at a warmly lit Springfield wedding held in the Elks Lodge, her eyes closed in happiness.
  • Two people in formal attire at the Elks Lodge in Springfield stand by a small white wedding cake with red and white flowers, preparing to cut it.
  • A bride and groom laugh while feeding each other cake at their Springfield wedding. The bride wears a white dress and tiara; the groom is in a white shirt and silver vest.
  • A young boy in a black suit and bow tie smiles while holding two rolled-up white papers at a Springfield wedding. The softly blurred background shows lights and a decorated table.
  • A bride in a white gown holds a bouquet, smiling as women gather behind her to catch it at a Springfield Elks Lodge wedding reception in a bright, decorated hall.
  • A smiling bride in a white lace wedding gown and tiara prepares to toss her bouquet at a Springfield Elks Lodge wedding, with guests and chandeliers visible in the decorated hall.
  • A joyful bride in a strapless gown dances with arms raised as guests celebrate and cheer at a brightly lit Springfield Elks Lodge wedding reception.
  • A group of people in formal attire dance joyfully at a Springfield wedding reception, smiling under elegant chandeliers in the warmly lit Elks Lodge ballroom.
  • A wedding reception at an Elks Lodge in Springfield, with guests dancing in a circle on polished wood as the bride twirls in her white dress among formal grey, pink, and yellow attire.
  • A woman in a red dress dances enthusiastically at a Springfield wedding held at an Elks Lodge, surrounded by guests in formal attire and children holding light-up sticks under bright chandeliers.
  • Two people leap midair on a dance floor at a lively elks lodge wedding in Springfield, surrounded by cheering guests holding glowing light sticks.
  • Two men in vests dance enthusiastically at a Springfield wedding, each pointing upward. Three others stand near a table, including a woman in a pink dress.
  • A joyful bride in a strapless white gown dances and sings with guests at a lively Springfield wedding reception at the Elks Lodge, many holding glowing light sticks.
  • A man in garment at an elks lodge with people in the background.
  • A person in a hot dog costume poses with thumbs up on a dance floor at a lively Springfield wedding, surrounded by guests cheering at the Elks Lodge.
  • A smiling young girl in a white and pink dress sits on a man's shoulders, holding rolled papers, at a brightly lit wedding in Springfield's Elks Lodge with a chandelier overhead.
  • A man in a gray vest and tie dances joyfully at an Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield, holding three glowing light sticks as others celebrate nearby in the decorated hall.
  • A bride in a white lace gown dances joyfully at her wedding reception at the Elks Lodge in Springfield, surrounded by guests in colorful dresses waving glowing sticks.
  • A bride and groom laugh joyfully facing each other on the dance floor at their Springfield wedding, surrounded by cheering guests waving light sticks at the Elks Lodge.
  • Two women, one in a red dress and one in a white wedding gown, dance and laugh at a lively Springfield wedding celebration at the Elks Lodge, surrounded by joyful guests waving light sticks.

Weddings at The the Springfield Elks Lodge

Springfield Elks Lodge #61 in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a classic and welcoming wedding venue that blends timeless elegance with warm hospitality. Located in the heart of the city, it offers couples a flexible and inviting space to celebrate their wedding day surrounded by family and friends. With its comfortable atmosphere and convenient location, it’s an ideal setting for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. As your photographer, my goal is to capture every meaningful moment — from the quiet, emotional exchanges to the joyful energy of the reception — so you can relive your day for years to come.

Springfield also provides plenty of opportunities for guests to explore before and after your wedding. Here are some nearby highlights that add to the experience:

  • Forest Park: One of New England’s largest urban parks, Forest Park offers beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths, and scenic bridges — perfect for a relaxing stroll or casual sightseeing.
  • The Springfield Museums: This impressive complex includes multiple museums dedicated to art, history, and science, making it an engaging stop for guests of all ages.
  • The Basketball Hall of Fame: A must-visit attraction for sports fans, this iconic venue celebrates the history of basketball with interactive exhibits and memorabilia.
  • Downtown Springfield Dining and Entertainment: From upscale restaurants to cozy cafes and live entertainment venues, downtown Springfield offers a vibrant scene for guests looking to unwind, explore, and enjoy local flavor.

Elks Lodge #61

Springfield Massachusetts Wedding Venue

  • A bride and groom hold hands at an outdoor Elks Lodge wedding in Springfield, surrounded by bridesmaids in pink and groomsmen in gray, as the officiant stands behind them.

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