Rockland County, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area, is the smallest county by area in the state of New York, but it still has some excellent resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major municipalities in Rockland County include New City, which is the county seat, the town of Ramapo, which is home to several incorporated villages, Orangetown, Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Clarkstown.
The motto of Rockland County is "A World Away, In Your Own Backyard." Approximately one-third of Rockland County is parkland, so as you can imagine, there are plenty of scenic areas where you can enjoy outdoor recreation, have intimate wedding ceremonies, or take outdoor engagement and wedding photographs.
Major parks in Rockland County include Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Bear Mountain State Park, Blauvelt State Park, High Tor State Park, Hook Mountain State Park, Nyack Beach State Park, and Dater Mountain Nature Park, just to name a few.
Rockland County has several major shopping venues where you can buy wedding supplies, but you can also easily take a day trip to New York City.
Major places to shop in Rockland County include the Nanuet Mall, Palisades Center Mall, Rockland Plaza, the Spring Valley Marketplace, and downtown Nyack, which is located on the shore of the Hudson River and is known for its antique stores and fine restaurants.
Rockland County has numerous historic sites that are worth a visit, so if you're planning an extended wedding weekend in the area, make sure you save some time to see them.
Some of Rockland County's historic attractions include the Andre Monument, the Clarksville Inn, the Dutch Garden in New City, Haverstraw Brick Museum, and the Hopper House Art Center.
Rockland County also has many historic churches, including Brick Church, Christ Episcopal Church of Piermont, Clarkstown Reformed Church, and St. Peters Church. If you want a traditional ceremony and venue for your big day, special arrangements can be made at many of the churches.
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