Outdoor Weddings in the Decatur, Illinois Area

An outdoor wedding in Decatur, Ill., must be carefully planned to avoid bad weather. Given the location, winter is obviously a poor choice for an outdoor wedding. However, late spring, summer and early fall are all good choices. The bride and groom have several venues to choose from for an outdoor Decatur-area wedding.

Located in the southwest portion of Decatur, the Rock Spring Conservation Area attracts nature lovers to its 1,300 acres of forest, prairie, wetland and grassland. Couples can find various locations that make the perfect wedding backdrop. Outdoor pavilions are available at $25 for the entire day as of 2011. The pavilions offer shelter in case the weather does not cooperate and can be used to cook if you choose to have a more casual reception on site.

Mount Zion is located just south of Decatur and is home to the Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial. The 162-acre park is on the land where President Abraham Lincoln first lived. Weddings that involve more than 25 people must register their group with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This is mainly to avoid more than one large group using the area at the same time. Restrooms and drinking water are both available at the park.

A gazebo offers an outdoor backdrop for your wedding while providing protection from the elements. The Scoville Park Gazebo is available for couples to rent for their wedding. Nestled among the flowers, couples exchange their vows. Renting the gazebo costs $125 for a four-hour time frame as of 2011. Couples can choose the hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are made through the Scoville Zoo.

Few people think of having their wedding at a vineyard. However, the Long Creek Vineyard in Decatur offers couples the opportunity to be married on their grounds, including a scenic pond. Their grounds are available for both the wedding ceremony and the reception. Couples can set up a private tour to see the grounds and evaluate the wedding options Long Creek Vineyard has to offer.

The Allerton Park and Retreat Center is located between the cities of Decatur and Champaign. The park is home to many formal gardens and includes more than 100 garden sculptures and ornaments. Couples can choose their favorite location on the grounds to hold their wedding and their reception. Tents can be set up to help keep out the elements in case of poor weather. Couples with out-of-town guests can house their guests on site, giving them easy access to the wedding without requiring transportation.

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