McHenry County, Illinois, which has been considered a center for recreation and agriculture for a long time, is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and has some unique resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities and villages in McHenry County include Woodstock, which is the county seat, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Marengo, Johnsburg, Spring Grove, Wonder Lake, Hebron, and part of Algonquin.
McHenry County is known for its numerous shopping areas, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist. Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Algonquin/Lake in the Hills, specifically, have established themselves as major retail hotspots.
While the county doesn't have major shopping malls within it, Algonquin Galleria, the Huntley Prime Outlets, Spring Hill Mall all lie just outside its borders.
McHenry County has a variety of wedding venues available, from gardens and parks, to country clubs, banquet centers, and historic sites. Some popular venues include the Gardens of Woodstock, Boulder Ridge Country Club, the Loyola Retreat & Conference Center, the Concorde Centre, just to name a few.
McHenry County also has plenty of scenic locations where you can take engagement and wedding photographs and enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, boating, and camping.
Major parks in McHenry County include Petersen Park Beach, Three Oaks Recreation Area, the Fen Nature Preserve, the McHenry County Conservation District, Indian Trail Beach, and Woods Creek Lake/Nockels Park.
McHenry County has—in addition to its parks—plenty of things for you to do during your free time, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to enjoy everything it has to offer.
Some popular attractions include the All Seasons Apple Orchard - Pumpkin Patch - Corn Maze, the Carriage House Pottery & Art Gallery, and the Bettendorf Castle. You can also attend one of the annual regional festivals, such as A Celebration of Wildflowers and Art, which is held in Marengo.
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