Adams County has a unique blend of urban and rural areas. Since the largest land use throughout Adams County is for agriculture, it is an excellent area for rustic weddings, but it also has some excellent resources in its cities to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities and incorporated communities in Adams County include the county seat of Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Shaw Heights, Todd Creek, Twin Lakes, most of Northglenn and Thornton, and parts of Westminster and Arvada.
Adams County is home to numerous parks and trails, many of which offer beautiful scenery for engagement and wedding photographs. Major parks include Clear Creek Trail, Little Dry Creek Trail, Niver Canal Trail, South Platte Trail, Jim Baker Reservoir, Twin Lakes Park, and Sandhofer Lake.
Adams County has plenty of unique shops where you can find one-of-kind wedding favors, decorations, and other essential wedding supplies, as well as some major shopping centers, so you will be able to easily find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Popular shopping venues include Village Square Shopping Center in Brighton, Palizzi Marketplace, Lakeridge in Thornton, North Range Town Center in Commerce City, and Downtown Leadville, which is just 15 minutes from Twin Lakes.
If you are a nature lover, keep in mind that Adams County is the perfect place to plan destination weddings, as it offers plenty of opportunities for ecotourism and adventure trips.
Barr Lake State Park offers opportunities for horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and boating. You can also tour Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory or visit one of the county's numerous farms, where you can pick berries, apples, and other local produce, and explore one of the area's famous corn mazes.
In the state of Colorado, you can apply for and use your marriage license on the same day, but keep in mind that you must use it within 35 days from the date it was issued. In Adams County, the most convenient location for you to apply is at the Adams County Clerk and Recorder's Office in Brighton.
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