Orange County, New York, which is considered part of the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown metropolitan area, is an attractive region with plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities, villages, and towns in Orange County include Goshen, which is the county seat, Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis, Chester, South Blooming Grove, Warwick, Woodbury, Mount Hope, and Unionville.
Orange County is served by Hudson Valley's Stewart International Airport and the Orange County Airport, as well as the Port Jervis and Hudson rail lines, so you and your wedding guests will be able to easily explore the area.
The county is located in a scenic part of the Hudson Valley, and it is home to some of the oldest, award-winning wineries in the United States, some of which are popular wedding venues.
Major wineries in Orange County include Millbrook Winery & Vineyards, Warwick Valley Winery, Clearview Vineyard, Brotherhood Winery, Applewood Winery, and Palaia Vineyards, just to name a few.
If you're planning a wedding weekend in Orange County, you might want to consider taking a break to go wine tasting. You can also sample local beers at Newburgh Brewing Company, Rushing Duck, or The Little Beer Bus.
Orange County also has plenty of outdoor recreational activities for you to enjoy, from skiing, to hiking, kayaking and bird watching. Also, its numerous parks offer plenty of gorgeous locations where you can take one-of-a-kind engagement and wedding photographs.
Make sure you check out Algonquin Park, Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point, D&H Canal Park, Fuller Mountain Preserve, Moonbeams Preserve, and Orange County Arboretum, which is one of the region's popular wedding venues during the spring and summer months.
Even though Orange County has a lot of beautiful parks, there are still plenty of bustling shopping venues, so you will be able to easily find essential wedding supplies and decorations.
Some popular places to shop in Orange County include the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown, the Newburgh Mall, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Sugar Loaf Art & Craft Village, and the Orange County Antique Fair & Flea Market.
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