Fairfax County is home to approximately 13.5 percent of Virginia's population and is the most populous county, with plenty of resources to help you with the wedding planning process.
Fairfax County is in close proximity to Washington Dulles International, Ronald Reagan International, and Thurgood Marshall Baltimore/Washington International Airports, and served by Amtrack, the Virginia Railway Express, and the Washington Metro System, so you and your guests will be able to navigate the area with ease.
If you have out of town wedding guests, Fairfax County has 105 luxurious and economical hotels for them to stay at, and the hotels are also good to check out as possible wedding venues. Many of the hotels are just minutes away from Washington D.C., making Fairfax County an intriguing location for destination weddings if you or your fiance is a history lover.
Other popular wedding venues in Fairfax County include Paradise Springs Winery, which was the county's first winery, and The Winery at Bull Run. Even if you choose another venue, it is worth your time to go wine tasting at one of the county's numerous wineries.
Major historical attractions in Fairfax County include Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, & Gardens, the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, the Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism, and the Colvin Run Mill.
The county is home to Great Falls National Park and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, which are great ways to spend your free time and also excellent locations for engagement and wedding photographs.
Fairfax County boasts the largest shopping centers in Northern Virginia, so you will have no problem finding the perfect wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, bridal jewelry, and all the essential wedding supplies. You can enjoy upscale shopping at Fair Oaks Mall, Mosaic, and Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, at Fairfax Square in Vienna, and at the Reston Town Center in Reston, just to name a few.
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