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Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County is situated in the South Texas Plains vegetation area in the Rio Grande Valley, and as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, has plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

Hidalgo County is a great place to plan destination weddings on a tight budget, as it offers affordable hotels within a reasonable drive of the Gulf Coast.

Notable communities in Hidalgo County include McAllen, Mission, Weslaco, Penitas, San Juan, and Edinburg, which is the county seat.

During your free time, you can visit major attractions such as the Museum of South Texas History, Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, the International Museum of Art and Science, the Bicultural Museum, Monte Cristo Golf and County Club, and the Ebony Golf Course.

If you are stocking up on wedding supplies, consider visiting the largest city in Hidalgo County, McAllen, which has shopping at Trenton Crossing, Northcross Shopping Center, La Plaza Mall, Las Tiendas, Palms Crossing, and RGV Premium Outlets.

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McAllen is also a great city for nature lovers, as it is home to over 50 parks and nearby major attractions such as Anzalduas Park, which is a popular spot for bird and butterfly watching, the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, the Gladys Porter Zoo, the World Birding Center, and Quinta Mazatlan, which offers unique opportunities for ecotourism.

Hidalgo County is in close proximity to South Padre Island, which is 90 minutes from McAllen in a neighboring county, and is a popular destination for romantic getaways, as it offers opportunities to relax on the beach and go surfing or boating.

The island is also a popular place for beach weddings. Other popular wedding venues on South Padre Island include Hotel Isla Grand Resort and Hotel Pearl Grand Resort. Make sure you check out Sammi Kaye LLC for affordable wedding packages and rentals, and peruse the upscale shops for wedding favors, breezy beach wedding dresses, and accessories. 


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