Clayton County, Georgia, which is located within the five-county core of the Atlanta metropolitan area, has a friendly, suburban feel, and while it is just 12 miles from all of Atlanta's resources, it also has plenty of its own resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities, towns, and communities in Clayton County include Jonesboro, which is the county seat, part of College Park, Forest Park, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow, Riverdale, Lake Spivey, Flintwoods, Mountain View, and Old South.
Clayton County has 896 acres of parkland spanning 32 parks and numerous recreational facilities, so there are plenty of scenic locations to take engagement and wedding photographs, have outdoor wedding ceremonies, or enjoy some fresh air.
Some parks in Clayton County with facilities available to rent for special occasions include Rum Creek, Flat Shoals, Gerald Matthews, Panhandle, Pine Circle Park, and Grant Road Park, just to name a few.
Clayton County is also an affordable place for beach weddings, as there are several large beach pavilions available for rental that can accommodate up to 500 guests: St. John, St. Martin, and St. Kitts.
Since Clayton County is near all the major shopping malls and upscale boutiques in Atlanta, you might want to consider planning a day trip there to shop for wedding supplies.
However, if you prefer to stay within county lines, you can always go shopping at Southlake Mall in Morrow, Tara Discount Mall, and Airport Mini Mall.
Clayton County is an area rich in history and has a temperate climate throughout the year, making it a charming place to plan extended wedding weekends. It is known as the home of Gone With The Wind, as many of the homes in the novel were inspired by the county's architecture.
Popular attractions in Clayton County include the Arts Clayton Gallery, the Road to Tara Museum, Stately Oaks Plantation, Spivey Hall, Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton County International Park, and various pre- and post-Civil War sites and monuments.
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