Located in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County, Galena IL offers four seasons of activities and enjoyment. It is the ideal location for couples who want to take advantage of all that the Midwest has to offer throughout the seasons. To make your Galena, IL wedding unique, consider having hot air balloon rides, fireworks, outdoor barbeques, horse and wagon rides in the warmer months. Whe the cold weather sets in, imagine cozy fire-side wine tasting and incredible catered dinners, or brave the winter months for downhill or cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding, and sleigh rides. 

Couples must obtain their marriage license in the county where they will be married.
For information regarding marriage licenses in Jo Daviess County Illinois contact the County Clerk's office at (815) 777-0161 or visit www.jodaviess.org. 

Galena IL Website Links

Galena Getaway Weddings~ The complete online guide to planning your dream destination Galena Illinois wedding, or anywhere in the JoDaviess county IL area.
Galena / Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau~ Your complete guide to lodging, dining, shopping, spa services, attractions and activities in Galena and Jo Daviess County
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce~ Also has info about Galena and the surrounding area.
Galena-Illinois.us~ find the best restaurants, shopping, fun and more right here on Galena's comprehensive directory.
Galena Illinois area weather~ Galena's weather from the Weather Channel.
Galena-Illinois-Restaurants.com~Lists the best restaurants in the Galena IL area.

Restaurants

Fried Green Tomatoes- Upscale Italian cuisine on historic Main St. Galena.

Vinny Vanucchi’s – www.vinnysgalena.com, “A taste of the Old Neighborhood”

One Eleven Main-  www.oneelevenmain.com, local flavor cuisine on Main Street

Lodging

The Ramada Galena, www.ramadagalena.com, 72 rooms, Indulge Day Spa

Stoney Creek Inn, www.stoneycreekinn.com, 75 rooms, Northwoods decor

The DeSoto House, www.desotohouse.com, IL’s oldest operating hotel, 55 Victorian-inspired rooms, three restaurants

The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, www.theirishcottage.com, 75 rooms, Wild Clover Day Spa, authentic    Irish pub
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa– 63 holes of golf on 6800 acres, as well as accommodations and spa services
Allen's Log Cabin Guest House- 1800's original log cabins with double whirlpool tubs and woodburning fireplaces, in a country setting only 1.5 miles from Main St.
The Aldrich Guest House, www.aldrichguesthouse.com, Offering the quiet of General Grant's residential neighborhood, in walking distance to Main Street and historic sites, our inn has five gracefully appointed guest rooms with queen beds, private baths and antiques; several with fireplaces and views of our gardens.

Activities

Fever River Outfitters- Galena Illinois' own adventure company! Rent scooters, kayaks, bikes and more!
Galena on the Fly- While visiting Galena sightsee the adventurous way, in a hot air balloon!

Galena Cellars, www.galenacellars.com, award winning wines in their retail store and vineyard

Spa Services

The Clover on Main, www.wildoverdayspa.com,located at 205 S. Main St

Indulge Day Spa, www.indulgedayspagalena.com, located in The Ramada

Stonedrift Spa, www.eagleridge.com, located in the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa

Wedding Website Links