Dauphin County, which is located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of the three counties comprising the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area, has plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities, boroughs, and townships in Dauphin County include Harrisburg, which is both the county seat and the state's capital, Elizabethville, Dauphin, Middletown, Royalton, Williamstown, Penbrook, the Londonderry Township, Hershey, and Halifax.
Dauphin County is an area rich in history and features many beautiful parks, covered bridges, and other historic attractions, making it a charming place to host an intimate wedding weekend.
Major parks in Dauphin County include Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, Fort Halifax Park, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, which is one of the county's most versatile and beautiful wedding venues, Wildwood Park, and the Benjamin Olewine Nature Center.
Dauphin County is also known for its award-winning wineries and breweries, many of which are also available for rehearsal dinners and other private celebrations.
Make sure you check out Appalachian Brewing Company, Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery, Cullari Vineyards and Winery, The Vineyard at Hershey, West Hanover Winery, and Troegs Brewing Company, just to name a few.
Dauphin County also has plenty of shopping venues, so you will be able to easily find unique wedding favors, the perfect wedding dress, sparkling bridal jewelry, and all the other essentials on your wedding checklist.
Some popular places to shop in Dauphin County include Colonial Park Mall, Crossroads Antique Mall, Strawberry Square Shopping Center, which is downtown Harrisburg's main shopping destination, and Tanger Outlets Hershey.
Since Dauphin County has so many fun things for you to do, remember to take a break from the wedding planning process to explore the area.
In addition to its wineries, breweries, and parks, other popular points of interest include Everhart Covered Bridge, The Hershey Story (The Museum on Chocolate Avenue), Gallery Blu, and the National Civil War Museum.
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