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For women pastel colored or floral floor-length dresses preferred. For men suits or tuxes preferred.

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This is where the wedding reception and cockatil hour will take place so a great place to stay for easy access to all the festivities! As a bonus we have a room block available between the dates of June 11th-June 13th 2027 see details below: Hotel Vandivort is excited to have you join us for the Gore-McColgin Wedding, and we’d love to make your stay as comfortable as possible. To ensure you have a great experience, we are offering an exclusive discounted room rate for the weekend.The special rate is $229 rate&nbsp;plus taxes, per room, per night, and rooms are available through a customized&nbsp;booking&nbsp;link&nbsp;for June 11th - 13th, 2027. Please use the link&nbsp;below to reserve your room today:​<a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=47446&amp;Chain=6052&amp;arrive=2027-06-11&amp;depart=2027-06-13&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=RGW232" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gore-McColgin Wedding - Guest Room Booking Link</a> The&nbsp;booking&nbsp;deadline is May 11th, 2027, so be sure to make your reservation before then to take advantage of this offer. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristi Bench, our Sales Coordinator, at 417-879-4073 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristi.bench@hotelvandivort.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kristi.bench@hotelvandivort.com</a>.

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For&nbsp;another&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;option&nbsp;in&nbsp;Downtown&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;not&nbsp;wanting&nbsp;to&nbsp;stay&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Vandivort&nbsp;this&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;a&nbsp;short&nbsp;7&nbsp;minute&nbsp;walk&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Vandivort&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;4&nbsp;minute&nbsp;drive&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;chapel.

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This is where the wedding reception and cockatil hour will take place so a great place to stay for easy access to all the festivities! As a bonus we have a room block available between the dates of June 11th-June 13th 2027 see details below: Hotel Vandivort is excited to have you join us for the Gore-McColgin Wedding, and we’d love to make your stay as comfortable as possible. To ensure you have a great experience, we are offering an exclusive discounted room rate for the weekend.The special rate is $229 rate&nbsp;plus taxes, per room, per night, and rooms are available through a customized&nbsp;booking&nbsp;link&nbsp;for June 11th - 13th, 2027. Please use the link&nbsp;below to reserve your room today:​<a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=47446&amp;Chain=6052&amp;arrive=2027-06-11&amp;depart=2027-06-13&amp;adult=1&amp;child=0&amp;group=RGW232" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gore-McColgin Wedding - Guest Room Booking Link</a> The&nbsp;booking&nbsp;deadline is May 11th, 2027, so be sure to make your reservation before then to take advantage of this offer. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristi Bench, our Sales Coordinator, at 417-879-4073 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristi.bench@hotelvandivort.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kristi.bench@hotelvandivort.com</a>.

For another hotel option in Downtown if you are not wanting to stay at the Vandivort this hotel is located a short 7 minute walk from the Vandivort and a 4 minute drive to the wedding chapel.

Trendy hotel in downtown Springfield owned by Marriott

The Moxy 

Voted America's Best Aquarium for a seventh time by USA today,&nbsp;Wonders of Wildlife&nbsp;is a must-see attraction located next to Bass Pro Shops Grandaddy Store.

Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium

A science center for kids located in downtown Springfield right down the street from the Vandivort.

Discovery Center of Springfield

Voted best burgers in Missouri and located right next to Hotel Vandivort.

Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes

Great food and drink menu and located close to the Vandivort of the square in downtown Springfield

Civil Kitchen

Located on the southside of town, a great brunch spot with French inspired cuisine.

Aviary by Lavender Falls Cafe

Classic local coffe shop in downtown Springfield that has been in business since 1998!

Mudhouse Coffee Springfield

This restaurant opened in 2025 and has already taken the city by storm! Delicious seasonal foods for lunch and dinner options.

The Table Restaurant

Pineapple whip is an Ozark staple in the summer since 1974! With pineapple whip stands all over the city it is not hard to swing by for a sweet treat. It is hard to put it into words until you have had it but it resembles a fruit flavored soft serve.

Pineapple Whip

Van Gogh's is great for Dutch food! Their brunch is the most well known but they do serve lunch and dinner.

Van Gogh's Eeterie

This restaurant will have you forgetting you are in the Ozarks and think you are in the heart of NOLA in the French Quarter. Some of the most delicious cajan food around!

La Roux Bistro

This is a great local brewery that also makes delicious pizzas and located in Downtown Springfield.

Tie & Timber Beer Co.

For more ideas or what to do and where to stay in Springfield visit these websites: https://www.springfieldmo.org/ https://www.itsalldowntown.com/

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