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Ottawa County

Ottawa County, Michigan, which is named for the Ottawa Nation and situated along beautiful Lake Michigan, has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.

Major cities, towns, and communities in Ottawa County include Grand Haven, which is the county seat, Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Holland, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Spring Lake, West Olive, Beechwood, Conklin, and Jamestown.

Ottawa County is home to plenty of parks, so you will be able to easily find gorgeous locations where you can take engagement and wedding photographs, have outdoor wedding ceremonies, and enjoy recreational activities such as boating, hiking, camping, and swimming.

Major parks in Ottawa County with facilities available for special occasions include Grand River Park, Hager Park, North Beach Park, Pigeon Creek Park, Spring Grove Park, Connor Bayou, Grose Park, Kirk Park, and Pine Bend Park.

Summer Wedding in Grand Haven, Photo Courtesy of visitgrandhaven.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you're planning on using one of Ottawa County's parks as your wedding venue, make sure you contact the Parks Office for rules and regulations.

Ottawa County has a diverse range of shopping venues, including traditional shopping malls, upscale specialty boutiques, and antique stores, so you will be able to easily find unique wedding supplies and decorations, couture bridal gowns, and anything else that might be on your wedding checklist.

Some popular places to shop in Ottawa County include the historic downtown districts in Grand Haven, Coopersville, and Spring Lake, Lake Shore Antiques, Spring Lake Antique Mall, and Crossroads Blueberry Market, just to name a few.

Since Ottawa County has numerous quaint inns, charming bed & breakfasts, historic cottages, and even luxury hotels, you might want to consider planning an extended stay in the area.

During your free time, you can enjoy the beach at Grand Haven State Park, go pumpkin picking at Bethke Farms, tour the Tri-Cities Historical Museum, charter a fishing boat, or spend a day at the Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossing.


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