Jefferson County, which is known as the "Gateway to the Rocky Mountains," has some great resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Some of the major cities and towns in Jefferson County include the county seat of Golden, most of Arvada, Edgewater, Evergreen, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Bow Mar, Mountain View, and Morrison.
The county is home to numerous scenic recreation areas, so whether you are an avid nature lover or just want a beautiful location for your wedding ceremony and photographs, Jefferson County will not disappoint.
Some popular parks include Windy Saddle Park, Clear Creek Canyon Park, Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Meyer Ranch Park, Mount Galbraith Park, and South Table Mountain Park, just to name a few.
Jefferson County has some fantastic shopping areas, so you will have no problem finding everything on your wedding checklist. Make sure you check out the shops in Historic Downtown Golden, Bergen Village Shopping Center in Evergreen, Colorado Mills Mall in Lakewood, and for one-of-a-kind wedding favors, the abundant gift shops.
There are many interesting museums in Jefferson County, so make sure you save some time to enjoy all that the region has to offer.
Major points of interest include Buffalo Bill's Grave and Museum, Golden Pioneer Museum, Astor House Museum, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Hiwam Homestead Museum, Tiny Town Railroad, and Boettcher Mansion, which is one of Jefferson County's most popular wedding venues.
You can also tour Coors Brewery or take a day trip to some of Colorado's up-and-coming wineries, such as Liliputian Winery or Ciatano's Vineyards. Jefferson County is also adjacent to the state's capital, Denver, which offers numerous attractions.
Overall, Jefferson County's climate is comfortable, since it is not very humid; however, keep in mind that summers can be very hot while winters are cold, with an average low in January of 15.8 degrees Fahrenheit and 72 inches of snow annually.
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