Greene County, which is located in the southwest part of Missouri, is the central hub for the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, and as such, it has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities and towns in Greene County include Springfield, which is the county seat, Ash Grove, Battlefield, Ebenezer, Fair Grove, Logan, Mission Hills, Plano, Oak Grove Heights, Walnut Grove, and Battlefield.
As the name suggests, Greene County has plenty of beautiful parks and gardens where you can take engagement or wedding photographs, have outdoor ceremonies, or enjoy recreational activities like hiking, biking, boating, and picnicking.
Major parks in Greene County include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, the Botanical Gardens at Close Memorial Park, South Dry Sac Linear Park, Wilson's Creek Linear Park, and the Mizomoto Japanese Stroll Gardens, just to name a few.
The county park system also owns numerous facilities, many of which are affordable wedding venues. Make sure you check out the Springfield Botanical Gardens, which features a rooftop garden, Lake Springfield Park, the Hosta Garden/Drummond Deck, the Japanese Garden Pavilion, and Conifer Garden.
If you're shopping for wedding supplies, the city of Springfield is a good place to start, as it is the region's shopping hub. Some popular places to shop include Battlefield Mall, Chesterfield Village, Primrose Marketplace, the Brentwood Center, The Plaza, The Galleria, and the boutiques downtown.
Greene County is home to a number of quality wineries and breweries, including 7C's Winery and Vineyard, Copper Run Distillery, Mother's Brewing Company, OOWDA Winery, and Stone Hill Winery, so if you're planning an extended stay in the region, make sure you save some time to check them out.
Other popular attractions in Greene County include the Battle of Carthage State Historic Site, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum, Springfield Art Museum, the Creation Museum Experience, and the Gray/Campbell Farmstead.
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