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Lancaster County

Lancaster County, Nebraska, which has a blend of city, suburban, and rural areas, is home to the state's capital and county seat, Lincoln, and we found plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

Other major cities and communities in Lancaster County include Hickman, Waverly, Bennet, Denton, Hallam, Raymond, Roca, Sprague, Cheney, Prairie Home, Davey, Panama, and Firth.

Lancaster County has plenty of parkland, so you will be able to easily find scenic locations for engagement and wedding photographs and outdoor ceremonies.

Major parks in Lancaster County include Pioneers Park Nature Center, which features 668 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands and wetlands, Veterans Memorial Garden, Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area, and Hamann Rose Garden, which is a popular wedding venue.

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Other popular park wedding venues in Lancaster County include Iron Horse, Oak Lake Island, Bowling Lake, Stransky, Pioneers Columns, and the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln.

However, if you're planning an outdoor wedding, keep in mind that Lancaster County usually has very cold winters, with an average low in January of 13.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

While shopping for wedding supplies, the city of Lincoln is a good place to start. Popular shopping venues include the Gateway Mall, SouthPointe Pavilions, Clocktower Shopping Center, Westfield Gateway Shopping Centre, and Historic Haymarket.

Lancaster County has plenty of things for you to enjoy, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to explore the area.

To start, you can visit the Museum of Nebraska History or the National Museum of Roller Skating, tour the Lentz Collection for Asian Culture or the Great Plains Art Museum, both of which are at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, or go stargazing at Hyde Memorial Observatory.

You could also see a concert or show at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, attend one of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' sporting events, or spend a day at Star City Shores during the warmer summer months.


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