Maricopa County is located in the south central part of Arizona.  Maricopa County has a population of approximately 3.8 million people which makes it the largest in the state and the 4th largest in the country.  The county seat of Maricopa County is Phoenix which is the largest city in Arizona.  Phoenix is also the capital of Arizona.  

There are five Indian Reservations in Maricopa County.  The two largest of these are the Gila River Indian Community and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.  

If you are planning a wedding in Maricopa County, you may obtain a marriage license at any Clerk of the Superior Court's Office. The cost is $72 and may be paid in cash, check (with proper ID), money order or cashier's check.  For additional information on obtaining a marriage license you can call (602) 506-3360 or (602) 506-2125.

Wedding planning should be a breeze in Maricopa County as it is home to Phoenix which is a very large metropolitan area.  There will you will be able to find everything you may need for your wedding including wedding dresses, wedding accessories and even a wedding planner if you need someone to help you pull together your special day.  

There are many wedding venues in Maricopa County.  You can host your wedding ceremony and reception at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant.  You can have your ceremony on the terraced amphitheater which overlooks Lake Pleasant and then hold your reception in the very large multipurpose room which as an adjoining commercial kitchen that would be perfect for your caterer.  

There is also An Old Town Wedding and Event Center in Peoria which boasts over a half acre of lush gardens or Villa Siena which is a private Tuscan style wedding and event center located in Gilbert.  

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