Marion County, Oregon, which stretches from the Willamette River to the Cascade Mountains, is a scenic region located south of the Portland metropolitan area, and we found plenty of resources there to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major cities and communities in Marion County include Salem, which is the county seat, Aumsville, Aurora, Woodburn, Silverton, Gervais, Scotts Mills, Detroit, Sublimity, Shaw, Marion, Clear Lake, and Four Corners.
As the largest producer of agriculture out of Oregon's 36 counties, Marion County has a unique blend of thriving city and peaceful suburban and rural areas.
If you want to take a day trip, Marion County is under two hours away from the Pacific Coast, but keep in mind that it has plenty of its own natural beauty.
Marion County is home to Akeny National Wildlife Refuge and parts of Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest, all of which have gorgeous locations where you can take outdoor engagement and wedding photographs.
Other major parks in Marion County include Champoeg State Heritage Area, Detroit Lake State Recreation Area, Keizer Rapids Park, and Minto-Brown Island Park, just to name a few.
Also, you'll want to check out The Oregon Garden, which features over 80 acres of specialty gardens and is one of the region's popular wedding venues.
Marion County has a wide variety of shopping venues, from traditional malls and plazas, to specialty boutiques and eclectic antique stores, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist.
Some popular places to shop include Lancaster Mall, Salem Center, the Woodburn Company Stores, the shops in the historic Reed Opera House, and North Star Antiques & Collectibles.
Since Marion County has so many things for you to enjoy, you might want to consider the area for an extended wedding weekend. During your free time, as a start, you can visit the historic sites, like the Bush House Museum or the Historic Deepwood Estate, or go wine tasting at Akeny Vineyard Winery.
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