Will County, which is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area, is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation and has ample resources to help you during the wedding planning process.
Major townships and municipalities in Will County include Homer, Joliet, Wilmington, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Crete, Wheatland, Lock Port, part of Tinley Park, and Braidwood.
Will County was recently ranked fourth in the state of Illinois in dollars spent on local tourism, as it is conveniently located near major Chicago attractions and transportation, while having economical but cozy hotels, bed and breakfasts, and other lodging for visitors.
Joliet, one of the larger cities in Will County, has some great shopping venues where you can find the essentials on your wedding checklist, such as wedding favors, wedding invitations, and unique bridal jewelry.
Downtown Joliet, the Louis Joliet Shopping District, Essington Road Region, the Jefferson Street Area, Larkin Avenue Area, and Collins Street Area all have specialty boutiques, jewelers, and galleries that are worth your time to check out.
Will County has numerous historic attractions that are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fitzpatrick House in Lockport, Flanders House in Plainfield, Briscoe Mounds in Channahon, Union Station in Joliet, and the Standard Oil Gasoline Station in Plainfield.
Many of the historic sites are available as wedding venues and are great locations for your engagement and wedding photographs. Will County also has many beautifully wooded areas and forest preserves, including Sugar Creek Preserve, McKinley Woods, Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve, Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, and Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve, just to name a few.
The Forest Preserve District also has numerous facilities, outdoor picnic areas, and shelters available to rent for special occasions, including Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Monee Reservoir Visitor Center, Plum Creek Nature Center, and Isle a la Cache Museum.
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