The city of Mendota Heights, a family-oriented community located just five miles west of St. Paul, is a great place for weddings, as it has all the conveniences of a large city while maintaining the peaceful feeling of the country.

To start the wedding planning process, try stopping by Park Place Planning and Events, a boutique event planning company offering a variety of services for any budget.

Mendota Heights has quite a few churches—including Mendota Heights United Church of Christ and Holy Family Maronite Church—so if you're looking at traditional wedding venues, there are several for you to consider.

You'll also want to check out Mendakota Country Club, one of Mendota Heights' premier venues, as it features dramatic views of lakes, ponds, and the eighteenth fairway, flowering gardens where you can take wedding photographs, and elegant banquet rooms with cathedral ceilings.

Mendota Heights offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, since it has 242 acres parkland with access to regional trails, lakeside parks, and scenic bluffs.

You can also attend one of Mendota Heights' events, like Rock the Barn Farm Festival, see the Sibley House Historic Site, or take a day trip to St. Paul to visit attractions like the Science Museum of Minnesota or the Alexander Ramsey House.

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