Yakima County, Washington, which is a thriving agricultural region, features incredible scenery, as it is home to Mount Adams—the second tallest peak in the state—and we found plenty of resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities and communities in Yakima County include Yakima, which is the county seat and the nation's "25th most-livable city," Grandview, Granger, Ahtanum, Selah, Summitview, Terrace Heights, Union Gap, White Swan, Zillah, and Eschbach.
Yakima County has plenty of gorgeous parks, so you will have plenty of places where you can take outdoor engagement and wedding photographs, have outdoor ceremonies and receptions, or enjoy activities such as biking, hiking, camping, and boating.
Major parks in Yakima County include Goat Rocks Wilderness, Yakima Sportsman State Park, Fort Simcoe State Park, Brooks Memorial State Park, Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge, William O. Douglass Wilderness, and parts of Mount Adams Wilderness, Norse Peak Wilderness, Wenatchee National Forest, Snoqualmie National Forest, and Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
The Yakima Valley is also a famous wine region, making it the perfect place to plan destination weddings, as you can stay in one of the area's luxurious wine country hotels, go wine tasting, and relax in the world-class spas.
Also, many of the wineries are available as wedding venues, including Kana Winery, Naches Heights Vineyard, Fontaine Estates Winery, and Wilridge Winery, just to name a few.
Yakima County has a variety of shopping venues, so you are sure to find what you're looking for, whether it be couture bridal gowns, one-of-a-kind wedding favors, or unique decorations.
Some popular places to shop in Yakima County include Valley Mall, Westpark Shopping Center, The Boot Ranch, Wapato Pawn and Trade, Historic North Front Street, and Cobblestones Gifts and Antiques at Chesterley Park.
Even if you're only in Yakima County for a short time, make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to have some fun. Popular attractions include Hillside Desert Botanical Gardens, Yakama National Legends Casino, Yakima River Canyon, Bill's Berry Farm, and Larson Gallery.
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