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We found some great resources in Providence County to help you with the wedding planning process.

Major cities and villages in Providence County include Cranston, Burrillville, Central Falls, Glocester, East Providence, Lincoln, Foster, North Providence, Pawtucket, Smithfield, and Providence, which is the capital of Rhode Island. 

The county is considered the "center of population" for the state of Rhode Island and is the 97th most populous county in the United States.

The city of Providence has some great shopping venues, so you will have no problem finding everything on your wedding checklist. Make sure you check out Providence Place, the boutiques on Thayer and Wickenden Streets, and the upscale shops in Wayland Square and Federal Hill.

Other popular shopping venues in Providence County include Chepachet Village in Glocester, Lincoln Mall in Pawtucket, and Garden City Center in Cranston.

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Providence County has a variety of incredible wedding venues for you to consider, from stunning mansions and glamorous ballrooms to seaside venues.

Some popular reception sites to keep in mind include the Culinary Arts Museum, Fete, Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, Rhode Island Convention Center, which is "green certified," and Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, just to name a few. 

The city of Providence is home to WaterPlace Park, which is a great location for engagement and wedding photographs.

The park features four acres of landscaped terraces, boat landings, trees and flowering plants, a clock tower, and several Venetian bridges. While in the area, make sure you grab a bite to eat at one of the city's award-winning blue ribbon restaurants.

Providence County also features some spectacular historic architecture and a thriving arts community.

Some museums worth your time include John Brown House Museum, The RISD Museum of Art, Providence Children's Museum, The Providence Athenaeum, and the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium. 

You can also see a show by the Rhode Island Philharmonic or the Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company.


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