What is the best St. Louis area wedding & reception venue? For a fairy tale wedding to remember, nothing could be more wondrously romantic than exchanging your vows in the opulence and splendor of the mansion built as a wedding gift—the incomparable BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn. Indoor and outdoor weddings and receptions of 2 to 100.

Edwards Place, built in 1833, was a social center of antebellum Springfield. In its gracious parlors Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Ulysses S. Grant, and other Illinois luminaries gathered at elegant parties and balls. You, too, can have your special day in the same rooms where Abraham and Mary Lincoln were guests more than 150 years ago, now meticulously restored to the grandeur of their antebellum days. Edwards Place is available to rent for showers, weddings, and receptions – the perfect choice for a distinctive event in a historically significant setting. You can even include extra services for your event, such as the use of a piano often heard by Abraham Lincoln (and possibly played at his wedding!). Our rental space has three areas of possibility - the historic house museum, the grounds in front of Edwards Place, and the M.G. Nelson Gallery, a part of our parent organization, the Springfield Art Association, and directly attached by a doorway to historic Edwards Place.

Located alongside the Missouri River and Katy Trail in downtown St. Charles, the Foundry Art Centre is so much more than a cultural center where artists can create and exhibit their work. With its beautifully redesigned interiors, this old Foundry that once produced railroad cars now serves as one of the most picturesque venues in the area for saying your “I do’s.” Add flowers, music, and delicious food and drink from some of the region’s best caterers to create a truly one-of-a-kind backdrop for your big day! The Grand Hall -- the true heart of the Foundry Art Centre -- provides soon-to-be-wed couples with a versatile space that they can adapt to suit their style, and theme of their important day. Luminous white walls, expansive windows overlooking the surrounding property, and sky high ceilings dripping with industrial-style pendant lighting combine to create a visionary space that is filled with light and love!