Madison County, which is located in the state of Illinois but considered part of the St. Louis Metro Area, has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities in Madison County include Edwardsville, which is the county seat, Granite City, which is its largest city, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Madison, Troy, Venice, Wood River, and the village of Livingston.
Madison County is a unique blend of city, suburban and rural areas, and it has plenty of beautiful parks where you can take scenic engagement or wedding photographs, have outdoor ceremonies, and enjoy recreational activities such as boating, hiking, biking, camping, and picnicking.
Major parks in Madison County include Cahokia Mounds State Park, Horseshoe Lake State Park, Leclaire Park, Morris Hills Park, Woodland Park, and Gordon Moore Park, just to name a few.
Madison County is also home to a wide variety of shopping venues, from traditional malls and plazas, to charming antique stores, boutiques and family-owned specialty stores, so you will be able to easily find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Some popular places to shop in Madison County include Alton Exchange Mall, The Craft & Antique Mall, and Nameoki Shopping Center. Also, since St. Louis is nearby, you can easily take a day trip to visit all the major shopping venues there.
Madison County has plenty of fun things for you to do, so make sure you save some time to explore the area. To start, you can go kayaking on the Mississippi River, visit historic attractions such as McPike Mansion or the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel, or take a haunted tour of Alton.
You could also be pampered at one of Madison County's world-class spas, such as Bella Donna Salon & Day Spa in Godfrey, spend a day exploring the beauty of Oriental Garden, or attend one of the region's events such as Odds & Ends Sidewalk Bazaar, the Bluegrass Festival, or Moon Light Hike.
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