Wake County is considered part of the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area, which includes Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, and as the ninth fastest growing county in the nation, it has plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Other major cities and unincorporated areas in Wake County include Holly Springs, Apex, Wake Forest, Eagle Rock, Chestnut Hills, and Willow Spring.
The county is centrally located between Florida and New York City, so there are convenient transportation services, whether you are doing a tour of the East Coast or have out-of-town wedding guests.
Wake County is home to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and it is served by several bus lines, including Greyhound, Cary Transit, Triangle Transit Authority, and R-Line, and Amtrack trains.
The county seat and capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, has traditional shopping malls and upscale boutiques that you can peruse to find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Popular area shopping venues include Cary Towne Center in Cary, Crabtree Valley Mall in Midtown Raleigh, Triangle Town Center and Commons, Cameron Village, which features several privately owned bridal jewelry stores, and GC5 Vintage and Gifts in Wake Forest, which carries unique wedding favors.
Wake County has plenty of museums and culture for you to enjoy, so make sure you take time to visit attractions such as the Cary Heritage Museum, the Contemporary Art Museum in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of History, and Garner Station Historical Museum.
Wake County also has plenty of outdoor parks and recreational areas, so whether you want some fresh air or need a scenic location to help you take unforgettable wedding photographs, you will have numerous choices. There are over 10,000 acres of parkland in the Greater Raleigh area.
Popular area parks include Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center in Holly Springs, which is one of Wake County's popular wedding venues, Blue Jay County Park in North Raleigh, Centennial Park in Garner, and Falls Lake State Recreational Area.
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