Washington County, Minnesota, which is bordered by the St. Croix River on its eastern side, is a scenic area with plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities and townships in Washington County include Stillwater, which is the county seat, Afton, Bayport, Lakeland Shores, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs, Woodbury, Oak Park Heights, Grey Cloud Island, Dellwood, and Forest Lake.
Washington County has abundant parks and natural resources, so you will be able to easily find beautiful places where you can take engagement and wedding photographs, have outdoor ceremonies, or just enjoy some fresh air.
Major parks in Washington County include Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, Point Douglas Park, Square Lake Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and parts of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Also, make sure you stop by the Washington County Historic Courthouse, which is part of the Parks Division, a popular attraction in Stillwater, and one of the area's popular wedding venues.
Other popular wedding venues in Washington County include Camrose Hill Farm, the Stillwater Library Rooftop, and the Water Street Inn, just to name a few.
Washington County has a wide variety of shopping venues, from traditional malls to antique stores and specialty boutiques, so you will be able to find everything from couture bridal gowns to one-of-a-kind wedding favors and decorations.
Some popular places to shop in Washington County include Downtown Stillwater, Main Street Stillwater, Midtown Antique Mall, and Staples Mill Antiques. Also, check out Our Shop, which carries a large selection of mother-of-the-bride dresses, accessories, and unique wedding gowns.
Since Washington County has plenty of fun things for you to do, make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to have some fun.
To start, you can go wine tasting at Northern Vineyards Winery, go canoeing or kayaking on the St. Croix River, or visit historic sites such as Warden's House Museum.
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