If you’re planning photos or a wedding in Forsyth Park this year, there’s one big update you’ll want to know: the iconic fountain is being temporarily removed for restoration starting early June, 2025. The city’s giving it an upgrade: new plumbing, lighting, and general repairs that will take several months to complete.
That means no fountain backdrop until August 31st (assuming no complications). It's a big deal, especially for photographers and for the many couples who dream of saying "I do" in front of one of Savannah’s most recognizable landmarks.
EDIT: This article was published May 31st, it is now June 11th. Information is very unclear about the fountain. The city has said multiple different things about the fountain’s timeline and they don’t match up. As of now the fountain is still there. Nobody I’ve reached out to has clear answers.
EDIT: It is now June 17th, they have announced that tomorrow the fountain will be turned off. On June 19th they will remove the decor like the swans. And on June 23rd the fountain itself will be removed. Still no exact word on when the fountain will be back. I have heard some people say 8 months, others say sooner, like the end of summer.
To quote a WJCL article featuring my good friend Douglas Morse: “About 75% of our ceremonies happen in front of the fountain. This is definitely going to change things for a lot of our couples.”
Doug and his wife Elizabeth have been some of my favorite people to work with over the years. Elope To Savannah, Elizabeth’s company, does hundreds of elopements each year. And I’ve done more elopements than I can count with them in Forsyth Park. I know firsthand how much this space means to photo clients, especially to those getting married.
But here’s the good news: Forsyth Park is still filled with charm. Even without the fountain, it offers oak-lined paths, historic homes, and dreamy morning/evening light. If you're planning a shoot or ceremony during the restoration window, I’d be happy to help find the perfect alternate spot. Forsyth Park is full of hidden gems and I know that park like the back of my hand.
Also, fun fact: the Forsyth Fountain was actually ordered from a catalog in the 1800s. There are others like it in Peru, France, and New York, but I think we all know Savannah’s has the most notoriety.
The city’s putting about $650,000 into the project, and while it will be strange not seeing the fountain in the middle of the park for a while, it’s exciting to think of it coming back refreshed and ready for the next chapter!
If you’re thinking about photos in Forsyth Park during the restoration, I’d love to help you plan the perfect session, just contact me!
See you in a while Forsyth Park Fountain!
