McKinley Memorial Monument Archives

800 Mc Kinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708

The McKinley Memorial Monument near Downtown Canton is the final resting place of President McKinley. Its central location and easy access make it an excellent photo stop for Canton weddings. The walk up the stairs can be a bit of a hike but the views and architecture at the top are well worth it.

We particularly love the texture and color of the fifteen-foot tall doors. In the late afternoon, these doors are bathed in soft open-shade light. Take just a few steps to the south and we can achieve a completely different look in the direct light of the setting sun.

A couple in wedding attire stands on the broad stone steps, backlit by the sun. The groom holds the bride's flowing veil. A domed building and statue are visible against a sky filled with scattered clouds. Tall trees frame the scene on the left, capturing a perfect moment before their Cleveland reception.

A bride and groom pose affectionately in front of an intricately carved wooden door in Cleveland. The bride, in a white dress, smiles and holds the groom's hand, while the groom, in a light gray suit, leans down and gazes lovingly at her, capturing a tender moment before their ceremony.

A bride and groom are walking up steps outdoors during their Cleveland wedding ceremony, with the bride holding a bouquet and her long veil flowing behind her. The groom is dressed in a gray suit. Behind them, a pathway lined with trees and parked cars leads to a statue and open sky.

A bride in a flowing white wedding dress and groom in a grey suit stand affectionately in front of an ornate, large, wooden door with square panels. The bride holds a bouquet of white flowers, and both are smiling and looking to the side during their wedding ceremony in Cleveland.

A bride in a white wedding dress and veil holds a bouquet while standing next to a groom in a gray suit, leaning against a large ornate wooden door with a stone frame. They both gaze at each other, surrounded by the grand architectural elements of the building in their timeless wedding portrait.

A bride and groom stand together on the steps outside a large, ornate, and historic stone building in Cleveland beneath a tall, intricately carved door. The bride wears a long, flowing dress, and the groom is in a suit. This timeless wedding ceremony scene is captured in black and white.

A newlywed couple stands on steps in front of a large stone monument with a statue at the top, their wedding ceremony just concluded. The groom is in a gray suit, and the bride is in a white wedding dress, holding a bouquet. The sky is blue with some clouds, and trees are visible in the background.

A bride and groom share a tender kiss in front of an ornate, square-patterned wooden door. The groom is in a gray suit, while the bride is in a white dress with a long train and veil, holding a bouquet of white flowers. Their joyful ceremony captures the essence of love before heading to their reception in Cleveland.

A bride and groom stand in front of a large, ornate arched door, creating a timeless portrait. The bride, in a flowing white gown, holds a bouquet of flowers while her veil is blown by the wind. The groom, in a grey suit, leans in toward the bride affectionately as they prepare for their Cleveland reception.

A newlywed couple stands in front of a large, ornate wooden door. The groom, wearing a gray suit, leans down to kiss the bride in her white gown with a flowing veil blown by the wind. She holds a bouquet of white flowers. Their wedding ceremony has just begun, capturing this perfect moment of love and joy.

A bride and groom share a kiss in front of an ornate, large wooden door with intricate square patterns in their wedding portrait. The bride, wearing a flowing white gown and holding a bouquet of flowers, stands beside her groom dressed in a light gray suit with a tie.

A newlywed couple stands in front of an ornate wooden door. The groom, in a gray suit and tie, gazes lovingly at the bride. The bride, in a white gown, holds a bouquet and her veil flows dramatically in the wind. Both are smiling and leaning towards each other tenderly, savoring the moment before their reception in Cleveland.

A newlywed couple shares a romantic kiss in front of a large ornate door built into a stone archway. The bride, dressed in a white gown and veil, holding a bouquet, and the groom in a gray suit are framed by the historic Cleveland venue where their ceremony took place.

A couple stands in front of an ornate, patterned door. The man, dressed in a gray suit and tie, has his hands in his pockets and looks down at the woman. The woman, in a white wedding dress and veil, is holding a bouquet of flowers and looking up at him, smiling on their Cleveland wedding day.

A newlywed couple embraces on the steps of a large, ornate stone archway with a grand wooden door, perfectly captured in this portrait. The bride's long white gown flows behind her, and the groom wears a gray suit. Soft sunlight illuminates the scene, creating a romantic atmosphere reminiscent of their ceremony.