Douglas County, which is located between Colorado's two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs, is a lightly wooded, scenic region, making it a beautiful place for a wedding.
Major cities, towns, and communities in Douglas County include Castle Rock, which is the county seat, Castle Pines North, Larkspur, Lone Tree, Parker, Cottonwood, Franktown, Heritage Hills, Highlands Ranch, The Pinery, and Stonegate.
Douglas County features over 146,000 acres of parkland, making it a popular tourist destination for nature and adventure lovers, and as you can imagine, there are plenty of gorgeous outdoor locations where you can take engagement or wedding photographs and have outdoor ceremonies.
Major parks and trails in Douglas County include Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park, Chatfield State Recreation Area, Platte River Greenway National Recreation Trail, American Discovery Trail, and Devils Head National Recreation Trail, just to name a few.
Even though Douglas County is known for its rural areas, it still has some bustling shopping venues, so you will be able to easily find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Some popular places to shop include Historic Downtown Castle Rock, the Outlets at Castle Rock, and Park Meadows, which is a retail resort in Lone Tree. Also, make sure you visit the Castle Rock Wedding District, which is located downtown.
Since Douglas County has so many things for you to enjoy during your free time, make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to experience everything it has to offer.
To start, you can attend one of the region's annual events, like the Douglas County Rodeo or the Castle Rock WineFest and Artfest, or see a show or concert at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, which is one of the county's most enchanting wedding venues.
You can also go golfing on one of Douglas County's world-class courses or spend a day at The Wildlife Experience—another unique wedding venue for you to consider.
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