Darrell Best & his wife Lisa are non-denominational ordained ministers — often referred to as licensed wedding officiants — offering affordable and convenient packages to complement and honor your special day. Darrell Best was an over-worked and underappreciated banker and his wife Lisa, a much-appreciated home daycare provider. They took a leap of faith by purchasing a 1942 American LaFrance firetruck to start a business to be called Red Hot Weddings.

We pride ourselves to be the “One Stop Shop” and will help you make every decision. We take care of setup and tear down, decorating, catering, floral arrangements, lighting, backdrops, and much more! Our goal is to make your wedding day very memorable, joyous, and stress-free! We strive to give you the perfect atmosphere, outstanding food and banquets, and overall customer service.

Corporate meetings, seminars, social gatherings, weddings, and more-- we do it all with style and ease. We have more than 70,500 square feet of interior meeting space, with a dedicated staff of events service professionals to ensure your event is a success. If interested, please fill out a proposal form directly from our website and we'll be in touch.

Construction on the Lake Springfield Postal Club began in the early 1940s. Post office employees donated over 50,000 hours on weekends, evenings and days off to complete the building. A team of horses and a sliding bucket were used to dig out the basement. The Postal Club officially opened in 1948. The total construction cost was approximately $15,000. In 2005, there were only two of the original Postal Club members left. In 2000 the Postal Club merged with the Springfield Firefighters Local 37. In 2001 the firefighters burned down the original Postal Club to make way for a new building. The new club was completed in 2002. The total construction cost was $3.6 million. The clubhouse is surrounded by 5 acres of woods, with boathouses, docks, beaches, parking lot, sidewalks, bandstand, and much more.

Crowne Plaza Springfield is an elegant and unique hotel located in Springfield, Illinois. This 70,000-square-foot event space is perfect for your glamorous wedding ceremony and reception. The Crowne Plaza Springfield is located just miles from Interstate 55 and 72. Offering both indoor and outdoor event spaces, the Crowne Plaza Springfield can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. We offer more than 30 different event spaces for couples to choose from, depending on the feel of your wedding and your guest count. The Grand Ballroom is 13,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 600 of your guests. For a more intimate space, the Roof Top patio is available and offers panoramic views of the city.

The Hilton Garden Inn Springfield is delighted to host your next meeting, celebration, or event. It is also the ideal Springfield, IL wedding venue. We offer over 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space in our largest ballroom, which can seat up to 225 people. Our hotel is designed to host small and medium-size groups as well. Take advantage of the complimentary WiFi and discounted room rates for you and all of your guests, whether your event is at our hotel or at another nearby venue. We also have catering options available. Let us help you make your event or meeting a memorable experience for all.

The Venue CU is an upscale urban wedding and event space located in the resurging east end of downtown Champaign, Illinois. We offer a wide range of event services, allowing you to create the event you desire in our modern, industrial setting. Our team truly believes each event should be an elegant representation of the people being celebrated. The Venue CU provides accommodations that will fit the vision of any wedding day!