If you're in the Midwest, Lake County, Ohio, is an excellent place to plan an affordable wedding weekend, as it is located on the southern shore of beautiful Lake Erie.
Major municipalities and townships in Lake County include Painesville, which is the county seat, Eastlake, Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Kirtland, Timberlake, Madison, Mentor, LeRoy, Concord, Perry, Willoughby Hills, and Waite Hill.
Lake County is considered part of Ohio's largest wine region, so while you're in the area, make sure you save some time to go wine tasting or attend one of the annual wine festivals. Also, several of the wineries are available as wedding venues.
Some popular wineries in Lake County include Debonne Vineyards & Cellar Rat Brewery, Old Firehouse Winery, Benny Vino Urban Winery, and St. Joseph Vineyards.
Lake County is also home to plenty of parks, so you will be able to easily find scenic locations where you can take engagement and wedding photographs, have outdoor wedding ceremonies, or just enjoy some fresh air.
Major parks in Lake County include James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Chagrin River Park, Lake Metroparks, Concord Woods Nature Park, Grand River Landing, Hell Hollow Wilderness Area, Lake Erie Bluffs, which features a natural beach, Pete's Pond Reserve, and Penitentiary Glen Reservation, just to name a few.
Even though Lake County has abundant natural beauty, there are still numerous shopping venues, so you won't have to travel far to find the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Make sure you check out Downtown Painesville and Downtown Willoughby, Great Lakes Mall, Menor Commons Shopping Center, Points East Shopping Center, and Willoughby Commons.
If you still have time, you can relax by visiting popular attractions such as Fairport Harbor Marine Museum & Lighthouse, Historic Kirtland Village, the Lake County Speedway, the Boulevard of 500 Flags, Coulby Mansion, or the Holden Arboretum. You could also go sailing on Lake Erie or downhill skiing at Big Creek Ski Area.
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