Durham County, North Carolina, which is the heart of the four-county Raleigh-Durham Combined Statistical Area, has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major townships and municipalities in Durham County include Durham, which is the county seat, Carr, Lebanon, Mangum, Oak Grove, Triangle, Bethesda, Lowe's Grove, Braggtown, Rougemont, and Bahama.
Durham County has a unique blend of city, suburban, and country areas, and there are plenty of gorgeous parks where you can take engagement or wedding photographs, have outdoor ceremonies, or enjoy some fresh air and recreational activities.
Make sure you check out Sarah P. Duke Gardens, which is located on Duke's campus, and as one of the premier gardens in the United States, it is one of the region's most popular outdoor wedding venues.
Other major parks in Durham County include Forest Hills Park, Eno River State Park, West Point on the Eno Park, the Gardens at Witherspoon, and Durham Central Park.
Also, Durham County is home to several historic churches, so if you're considering a traditional wedding ceremony, make sure you check out Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, and White Rock Baptist Church.
Durham County is also home to numerous quality shopping venues, so you will be able to easily find all the essential wedding supplies, from couture bridal gowns to one-of-a-kind wedding favors.
Some popular places to shop in Durham County include the Brightleaf and Ninth Street Shopping Districts in Durham, The Streets at South Point, Northgate Mall, Creekstone Crossing, North Pointe Shopping Center, Ravenstone Commons Shopping Center, and Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, just to name a few.
If you are planning an extended stay in Durham County, it has plenty of fun things for you to do during your free time. To start, you can spend a day at the Museum of Life & Science, visit the Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, or see the exhibits at NC Central University Art Museum.
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