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You’re searching for wedding venues in the central Illinois area and not much has been popping up— until now. Introducing the newest wedding venue to Illinois— Chapter II Events. This new venue is tucked away in Jacksonville, IL. 35 minutes from the Springfield, and 1 hour & 40 from the St. Louis area. Historically this building […]
This space? It’s for couples who want to dream big and decorate boldly. One of the great things about wedding venues is that there’s something out there for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a blank slate DIY space, an all-inclusive venue that takes care of everything from the get go, or anything in-between, chances are […]
As a wedding photographer in Central Illinois, I am so grateful to have SO many wonderful locations for my couples to enjoy, both in terms of wedding venues and portrait locations. One such city that has plenty of both to go around is Peoria, IL, which I’ve actually covered before when talking about my favorite […]
It’s no secret that Illinois is home to some truly amazing wedding venues, many of which we’ve actually taken a look at before here on the blog! From my favorite mansion and estate venues, to the best large wedding venues in the state, we’ve seen many of the phenomenal spaces that Illinois has to offer. […]
One of the largest factors in determining the look, feel, and vibe of your wedding day is of course your wedding venue! Picture in your mind how different a wedding in a forest compares to one in a modern banquet hall for example. Even with the same wedding vendors, colors, and the same guest count, […]
Imma say it. ditch. the barn. wedding. Say “I do” in a historic central Illinois wedding venue instead- large enough for ALL of your guests. I get it. Barns are an Illinois staple. I have photographed some beautiful, meaningful weddings in real barns and barn venues. But, that doesn’t have to be your default venue. […]
Not too long ago I wrote my first wedding venue feature about the fantastic Destihl Brewery, and everything that sets it apart as a wedding venue. As I mentioned in that article though, there are a LOT of incredible wedding venues in Central Illinois that I feel deserve a similar treatment. That brings us to […]
As some of you may know, and others may not, there are a TON of spectacular wedding venues throughout Bloomington, Illinois! From historic buildings with their original feel and style intact, to new and modern spaces with their own unique vibe to them, there’s something for everyone around Bloomington-Normal. Don’t believe me? Well sit down […]
While there are plenty of incredible wedding venues in Bloomington-Normal, some of which even made my list of favorite venues of Central Illinois, there are just as many if not more stellar getting ready spaces in Bloomington, IL. But what makes a good getting ready space, and do you really need one for your wedding […]
Nine venues. Endless vibes. Which one’s your match? Whether you’re coming back to your hometown in Illinois to host your wedding, or your new to the area, there are a LOT of wedding venues in the Central Illinois area to pick from. As a native Illinoisan turned wedding photographer, I LOVE the various venues filled […]
Springfield, Illinois is such a unique city, filled with amazing communities, small businesses, and SO much history. With that history comes so many amazing and beautiful buildings throughout the city. Over the years there are a number of wedding vendors that have made their home in many of these buildings. This has resulted in so […]
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