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.

The Old Homestead Event Barn offers you an outdoor wedding ceremony by our farm pond with a pergola and wooden benches. Our farmhouse is used for wedding party staging and our 135 year old barn for your reception. The barn has a dance floor, 2 bathrooms, dimmable lighting, catering area, bar services, and a digital photobooth. We have 12 chandeliers to add bling to your rustic country wedding! Guests will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere along with our bags game and giant Jenga. We have so much to offer, it’s best to email us for detailed pricing and dates available! [email protected] or text 217.219.0058

Imagine your special wedding in the vineyard of Hill Prairie Winery! You can enjoy a backdrop of our ponds, vineyard, windmill and rolling hillsides. Your photos and video can capture your once-in-a-lifetime moments in a natural setting. Have your wedding next to a pond, the vineyard, windmill, rolling hills or even inside our 100 year old barn. We can host your wedding and reception. Don’t take a chance on the weather somewhere else! We can handle your special day, rain or shine.

Hosting your wedding at the Inn at 835 leaves your guests wondering how you had the time to put so many details into your big day, when really, we take care of everything for you, from start to finish. As a full-service event center, we offer several special add-on services to enhance your event, including table side wine service, champagne, an open bar, centerpiece decorations and candles, colored linens, and silver coffee service. Everything you could want, all in one place.

Walnut Grove Farm helps you express your individuality and works with you to make your dream wedding a reality. Here on the farm, we have the historic setting, natural beauty, and experienced staff to set couples in motion. Guidance not needed? or “Help, I’ve never planned a wedding?” Walnut Grove Farm is here to help as little or as much as you need to plan your special event.