Five Must-Take Wedding Photos at The Beacon
By Shelby Irick
June 20, 2023
As we get into our second wedding season, we’ve been looking back at photos from the first. And we’ve begun to notice a few things. Our building is nothing if not unique, built in the 1920s in the eclectic style as the Topeka Woman’s Club clubhouse. It has so many amazing backdrops for your wedding day photos, but we’ve found that there are a few favorites. Here are five spots in our venue that you must add to your shot list if you’re planning on having your wedding at The Beacon.
The Grand Staircase
Walk into the lobby and turn to the right, and you just might lose your breath as you notice our grand staircase. Elaborate woodwork gives way to a giant, intricate stained glass window. The window was dedicated for Alice Mitchell Foster in 1928, the president of the Topeka Woman’s Club at the time of our building’s construction. It depicts the image of the “ideal woman,” who is holding a pen and book to represent her quest for knowledge.
Photo by Camryn Nicole Photography
Photo by Ken Doll Photography
2. The Blue Sofa
Our Sunflower Room is located on the third floor of The Beacon and serves as a prep room for weddings. Surrounded by tall windows, lots of mirrors and soft furniture, sits a blue velvet couch. This is a favorite spot for a bridal photo, with natural light streaming in through the background.
Photo by Nick Krug Weddings
3. The Stage
If you’re having your ceremony in our Theater, make sure your photographer captures a full photo of the stage. Our stage is elevated 40 in. above the front row, so this offers a great opportunity to capture the entire wedding party. You’ll be able to remember the exact moment you said “I do.”
Photo by Moriah Ruth Photography
4. The Rooftop
Our rooftop is not used as event space (at the moment), but we’re happy to let the wedding party or newlyweds out for a quick shot. On the East side, you’ll be able to capture an image of the Kansas Statehouse in the background. On the West side, you can catch the setting sun over Topeka High School.
Photo by Complete Weddings + Events
Photo by Moriah Ruth Photography
5. Down the Street
The Beacon is located in Downtown Topeka, right down the street from the Kansas Statehouse. This provides a gorgeous backdrop for photos during any season of the year. It’s a great spot to capture timeless portraits of the bride and groom or the entire wedding party.
Photo by Hallie Sigwing
Photo by Heather & Holly Photography