If you are planning a wedding in Hennepin County, Minnesota, you can obtain a marriage license at any Hennepin County Service Center location.  There is a 5 day waiting period before the license will be valid.  

Hennepin County is just over 606 square miles in size and has just about everything you will need to cross off items on your wedding checklist. There are numerous venues that are perfect for hosting a wedding whether it is a large and lavish affair or a small and intimate gathering.  

A beautiful backdrop for wedding photos is Saint Anthony Falls which is the highest waterfall on the Mississippi River.  It is located right next to downtown Minneapolis which is the county seat.  Father Louis Hennepin discovered the falls and was chosen as the county's namesake because he was responsible for recording some of the earliest accounts of the area.  

Hennepin County is by far the most populated county in the state with over 1,200,000 residents.  Over one in five residents reside in Hennepin County and the center of its Minnesota's population is the city of Rogers which is in Hennepin County.

There are quite a few exceptional venues located in Minneapolis that are perfect for hosting a wedding and reception as well as the Basilica of St. Mary which is a beautiful location to have your wedding ceremony.  There is also a wonderful selection of bridal boutiques that offer every type of wedding dress one could imagine along with bridesmaids dresses.  

Along with hosting your wedding in Hennepin County you can also spend a bit of your free time shopping at the Mill City Farmer's from May through October or visiting the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.  You can also spend some quality outdoor time visiting some of the county's many parks and taking advantage of their hiking trails, camping facilities, golfing and many other activities that are available.