Lyons is a village that is located in Cook County, Illinois and has a population of approximately 10,500.  Lyons village has an area of 2.2 square miles.  

Incorporated in 1888, Lyons has a rich history.  In the late 1600's French Explorer Louis Joliet came up with the idea of constructing a canal to connect the Chicago River to the Des Plaines River through the area known as Le Portage.  His idea became a reality some 200 years later and the Illinois to Michigan Canal was opened.  There is a statue that stands in Lyons today at the Chicago Portage National History Sight that commemorates this historic corridor.  

If you will be doing your wedding planning in Lyons, we have found several resources to get you started.   If you are the type of couple that would like a more casual wedding, you can choose to rent the community center inside the Village Hall or have an outdoor wedding and picnic at Veterans Park.  When planning a casual wedding, you will most likely be looking for casual, discount wedding dresses.  If so, you can shop at Marshalls for some great bargains.  However, if you want a traditional church wedding, you can contact the Pastor at Lyons Evangelical Free Church.  

Be sure to save a bit of time to visit the Chicago Portage national History Sight while you are in Lyons.