Wedding vendors

Wedding vendors in Springfield, IL

Springfield is the state capital and Lincoln's hometown, and both show up in its weddings. Couples marry in the historic downtown around the Old State Capitol and the Lincoln home neighborhood, in the Victorian homes of Enos Park and Aristocracy Hill, at the carillon and botanical garden in Washington Park, and on the shoreline of Lake Springfield, where lakeside lodges and the memorial nature garden on the south shore host most of the outdoor ceremonies. Farm and barn venues in Chatham, Rochester and Sherman round out the options. Prices here sit well under Chicago's and closer to St. Louis, ninety minutes down the interstate, which is why the cost table below borrows St. The ranges above are drawn from the St. Louis market, the nearest large metro. Here's where couples marry, when to book, and how to get matched with local vendors.

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What weddings cost in Springfield

Median ranges from vendor pricing in Our Day's St. Louis data (about 250 vendors), the nearest metro with enough priced vendors. Springfield pricing varies by date, guest count, area and vendor.
CategoryTypical range
Venue (venue fee)$5,800–$8,600
Catering$400–$600
Photography & video$2,000–$3,200
DJ / live music$1,200–$2,100
Hair & makeup$100–$300

Where couples get married in Springfield

Downtown & the Lincoln sites

Historic ballrooms, hotel event rooms and restored storefronts within a few blocks of the Old State Capitol, the Lincoln home and the Capitol dome.

Washington Park & the historic neighborhoods

The carillon lawn and botanical garden for ceremonies, and Victorian homes and church halls in Enos Park and Aristocracy Hill for receptions.

Lake Springfield & the farm towns

Lakeside lodges, the memorial garden trails and shoreline pavilions south of the city, with barns and event farms in Chatham, Rochester and Sherman.

When to book in Springfield

Springfield's wedding season runs May through October, with late September and early October the most competitive Saturdays and June close behind. Lake Springfield and downtown venues book 12 months or more ahead for those dates. The Illinois State Fair takes over the city for a week and a half in August, filling every hotel and a good share of the caterers and rental companies, and the Route 66 car festival brings another crowded downtown weekend in late September. The legislature's spring session fills downtown hotels midweek but rarely touches weekends. Winter dates are the easiest to secure and typically the cheapest, and a snowy Capitol photographs well.

Common questions

How much does a wedding cost in Springfield, IL?

Central Illinois is one of the less expensive regions in the state to get married, and Springfield venues, caterers and photographers price nothing like Chicago's. The table above uses St. Louis figures, the nearest metro with enough data; local venues and caterers generally land at or below those. Venues are the deepest part of our Springfield data, followed closely by photographers. Our Day negotiates exclusive rates on your behalf.

When should I book Springfield, IL wedding vendors?

For a fall or June Saturday at the lake or downtown, book the venue and photographer 12 months or more ahead, and if your date falls anywhere near the State Fair in August, book lodging and rentals even earlier. Florists, music and hair and makeup follow at 6 to 9 months. Winter and early spring dates are easy to get and often come with lower minimums. Plenty of St. Louis vendors work Springfield regularly, so ask about travel fees before you sign.

Does Our Day cover Springfield, IL?

Yes. Our Day matches couples nationwide, including Springfield and the towns around Sangamon County. The table draws on the pricing of about 250 St. Louis vendors, and St. Louis and Champaign-area vendors who travel cover any gaps in the local list. Tell us your date and budget and we'll bring back matched, available local vendors.

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