Wayne County is a county located in the state of Michigan with a population of approximately 1,821,000 which makes it the 15th most populated county in the United States.  It's county seat is Detroit which is the largest city in Michigan.  The county is 672.20 square miles in total area and borders Monroe County, Washtenaw County, Macomb County and Oakland County.  

There are many historic and scenic places to get married in Wayne County.  However, before you can exchange your vows, you will first need to have a marriage license.  If both the bride and the groom are non-residents of Michigan, they MUST have their wedding performed in Wayne County if the they apply for the marriage license in Wayne County. There is a 3 day waiting period from the day the application is made and the license is valid for 33 days from the date of application.  You can call the County Clerk's office at (313) 224-5515 for additional information.  

The weather in Wayne County varies from one extreme to the other.  You should keep this in mind when doing your wedding planning. Winters can be very cold with lows being in the single digits and the summers can be very hot and humid with the highs into the 90's.  Destination weddings are great and Wayne County is a good destination to choose, however, keep in mind that between December and February, snowfall is generally in its peak and averages almost 44 inches per year.  

While a beautiful snowfall can make for some gorgeous wedding photos, you will want to plan for the cold weather that will accompany the snow.  Likewise, think about your bridal party and wedding guests if you choose to have an outdoor summer wedding. Your bridesmaids will appreciate wearing lightweight, short bridesmaids dresses rather than long gowns if your wedding will be held in the summer.