Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which is the largest metropolitan area in the state and includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans, has plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major communities in Jefferson Parish include Metairie, Kenner, River Ridge, Jefferson, Harahan, Elmwood, Terrytown, Avondale, Bridge City, Woodmere, Westwego, Jean Lafitte, and Grand Isle.
Since Jefferson Parish is wrapped around New Orleans, it is an affordable place to plan a wedding weekend while still being near all the major area attractions.
However, Jefferson Parish has plenty of its own culture, world-class Southern cuisine, historical sites and attractions, and beautiful parks where you can take engagement and wedding photographs or enjoy some fresh air.
A major park in Jefferson Parish is Lafreniere Park, which has several facilities available to rent for special occasions, including The Carousel, eight shelters of various sizes, and a pavilion.
Other parks in Jefferson Parish include part of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, Grand Isle State Park, LaSalle Park, Harold McDonald Sr. Park, and Bayou Segnette State Park.
Jefferson Parish is an area rich in history, so there are several themed wedding venues for you to consider. Make sure you check out Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, the Bayou Barn in Crown Point, and Benedict's Plantation, just to name a few.
The parish is also a great place to be while shopping for wedding supplies, as it is the "shopping capitol" of Louisiana, featuring four major malls and numerous upscale boutiques and specialty shops.
Some of the major shopping centers are Clearview Mall, Lakeside Shopping Center, Oakwood Center, The Esplanade Mall, and the Old Town Praline & Gift Shop LLC.
Finally, since Jefferson Parish has so many fun things for you to do during your free time, make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to explore the area.
Some major attractions include the German-American Cultural Center, Louisiana Fisheries Museum, Boomtown Casino, and the annual festivals, like the Gumbo Festival in Bridge City.
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