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About Nelson's Catering, Inc.
Based in Springfield, Nelson's Catering, Inc. works with couples planning weddings throughout Springfield, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Panther Creek Country Club and Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Wedding venues near Nelson's Catering, Inc.
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Panther Creek Country Club | 1.2 mi |
| Pole Barn Chic Events, LLC | 1.3 mi |
| Knights of Columbus | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Nelson's Catering, Inc. to each venue listed on Lazo.
Springfield weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° | 20° | 15% | 4:17 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Feb | 41° | 24° | 16% | 4:57 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 33° | 19% | 6:29 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Apr | 66° | 43° | 24% | 7:00 PM | 7:36 PM |
| May | 76° | 54° | 26% | 7:28 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 63° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Jul | 87° | 66° | 17% | 7:46 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 16% | 7:17 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 56° | 16% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 45° | 18% | 5:42 PM | 6:19 PM |
| Nov | 53° | 34° | 18% | 4:02 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Dec | 41° | 25° | 15% | 3:52 PM | 4:34 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Springfield Capital Airport (4.3 mi from Springfield). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Springfield.
Getting to Springfield
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| DEC Decatur Airport | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 82 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Chicago | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 185 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Louisville | 234 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Springfield; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3005 Great Northern Ave, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
- Where
- Springfield · 5 miles southwest of central Springfield
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Springfield
- One of 18 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (217) 787-9443
- Website
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Around Springfield
- Nearest venue
- Panther Creek Country Club, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 17 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 4 within 10
- Communities served
- Chatham
Distances are straight-line from Nelson's Catering, Inc.; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Springfield.
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