Gilardi's

Rehearsal Dinner

Juniper Gardens

Sean + Lil Get Hitched

Hotel Vandivort

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

We'll be staying at Hotel Vandivort, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Springfield, and we'd love for you to join! If you need help booking, reach out to the hotel at 417-832-1515 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:guestservices@hotelvandivort.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">guestservices@hotelvandivort.com</a>.

other places to stay

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sgfox-moxy-springfield-downtown/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moxy Hotel:</a> A great option walking distance from Hotel Vandivort. You won't need a car if you opt to stay here—just grab an Uber/Lyft from the airport and walk over to meet us at Hotel V for the wedding shuttle. <a href="https://www.upspringfield.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University Plaza Hotel:</a> Another solid hotel option walking distance from Hotel Vandivort. <a href="https://www.culturecstreet.com/sleep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Culture on C-Street:</a> Very tiny, charming boutique hotel on an old-school strip a few miles south of the venue. You'll need a car to get here! ~*AirBnbs: Book 'em while they're hot*~ <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38042471?adults=1&amp;search_mode=regular_search&amp;check_in=2025-10-16&amp;check_out=2025-10-19&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1736966338_P3PMGzN7s47SREsk&amp;previous_page_section_name=1000&amp;federated_search_id=fa343afc-560a-42ed-90e6-8dd7e2086340" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cute and gigantic Victorian walking distance from Hotel V</a> (no car required) <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45377858?check_in=2025-10-16&amp;check_out=2025-10-18&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=2&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=a3e670e6-036c-4043-a66e-cc91c55dd722&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1750263143_P3xduJRs1eCFGNl6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Space for 4</a> on the cutest corner in town (you'll probably want a car to get around if you stay here) <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31113878?check_in=2025-10-16&amp;check_out=2025-10-18&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=2&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=3a8bfba2-7058-4d6a-9b61-d2e4758d23fa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Space for 4</a> walking distance from Hotel V (no car required) If you have questions about other places to stay, just let us know!

Where to Stay

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

WHERE TO EAT

*all walking distance from Hotel Vandivort* Breakfast/CoffeeThe Order @ Hotel Vandivort (very fabulous brunch)Gailey's (best waffles)The Coffee Ethic (best coffee, bar none) LunchGailey's (waffles for lunch? Consider it)The Order @ Hotel VandivortGreek Belly (do not let the name dissuade you, it's good)Springfield Brewing Co. (good for big groups, good beer)St. Michael's (try the banana cake) DinnerThe Golden Girl Rum ClubNonna's (Italian)Zayka (Indian)Best of Luck Beer Hall (they got bocce! they got cornhole!)Rama ThaiSkully's Ramen (a short drive, or a long walk)Springfield Brewing Co. DrinksVantage (the rooftop bar at Hotel Vandivort)The Golden Girl Rum Club (Lil's favorite spot)MudLoungeBest of Luck Beer HallJ.O.B. Public HouseMother's Brewing Co.Hold Fast Brewing Co.

hiking spots

Lil's favorites are <a href="https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/busiek-state-forest-wildlife-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Busiek State Forest</a> (find the old graveyard! ooo) and Whitaker Point Trail (worth the drive), but any <a href="https://www.417mag.com/outdoors/trails/great-trails/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on this list</a> are a solid bet. If you want a quick jaunt, try the trails at Valley Water Mill or Stockton Lake, some of which can be conquered in under an hour. There's also great hiking and floating in Northwest Arkansas, a quick drive over the Missouri border.

HONORABLE MENTION:

You have not lived until you've visited this 1880s hillbilly-themed adventure park in Branson. It's about an hour from downtown Springfield and worth every penny. A profoundly weird and beautiful place. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjsUM2nn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here is a brief preview of the vibes.</a>

Sean & Lillian

Sean & Lillian

Registry

We don't need much for our NY apartment, but we'd love your help funding our first real vacation together 💘