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About The Monarch
Based in Monticello, The Monarch works with couples planning weddings throughout Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Moore Building Ballroom, Graceful Acres Flower Farm. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Champaign
How much does wedding catering cost in Champaign?
Catering in Champaign typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Champaign?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Monarch
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Moore Building Ballroom | 0.1 mi |
| Graceful Acres Flower Farm | 2.6 mi |
| Company 421 | 14.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Monarch to each venue listed on Lazo.
Champaign weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are January, February, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 18° | 13% | 4:10 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 22° | 14% | 4:51 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 52° | 31° | 17% | 6:24 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr | 65° | 41° | 24% | 6:55 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 76° | 52° | 27% | 7:23 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 62° | 24% | 7:43 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 64° | 19% | 7:41 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 62° | 16% | 7:12 PM | 7:49 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 54° | 16% | 6:25 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 43° | 18% | 5:36 PM | 6:13 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 32° | 18% | 3:56 PM | 4:36 PM |
| Dec | 39° | 24° | 16% | 3:45 PM | 4:28 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Champaign Willard Airport (5.1 mi from Champaign). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Champaign.
Getting to Champaign
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport | 5 mi | 10 min |
| DEC Decatur Airport | 37 mi | 55 min |
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | 108 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 115 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Chicago | 126 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 145 mi | 3 hr |
| Louisville | 186 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Champaign; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 212 S Independence St, Monticello, IL 61856, USA
- Where
- Monticello · 17 miles west of central Champaign
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers
- In Champaign
- One of 17 wedding caterers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (217) 817-0575
- Website
- Visit site
Around Monticello
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 2 within 10
Distances are straight-line from The Monarch; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Champaign.
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