Essex County, which is the third most densely populated county in the state of New Jersey, is considered part of the New York Metropolitan Area, and it has plenty of resources both within it and in the surrounding major cities to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Essex County is home to five reservations and 20 parks, which cover approximately 5,985 acres, so if you want a natural setting for your engagement or wedding photographs, you will have a variety of locations to choose from. Remember that Essex County has very cold and often snowy winters, with an average low of 24 degrees Fahrenheit in January, so plan your wardrobe accordingly.
To get picture-ready for your big day, you and your bridesmaids can relax and be pampered at either Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa in Montclair or at Panico Salon & Spa in West Caldwell.
Essex County is home to two major shopping centers (Livingston Mall and The Mall at Short Hills), so you will be able to find everything on your wedding checklist, from couture bridal gowns and flower girl dresses, to wedding favors and toasting flutes.
If you need a break from wedding planning, you can go golfing at Francis Byrne Golf Course in West Orange, Hendricks Field Golf Course in Belleville, or Weequahic Golf Course in Newark. The county is also home to Turtle Back Zoo, which has facilities available to rent for special occasions.
Other major attractions in Essex County include the Montclair Historical Society and Montclair Art Museum, and Newark Museum, which is located in the county seat of Newark.
Essex County is home to Newark Liberty International Airport, and it is served by the New Jersey Transit headquarters, which is located behind Newark Penn Station. Most of the buses and rail lines offer connections to both New York Penn Station and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, so you and your wedding guests can easily explore the surrounding cities.
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