You Should Get Married In This GA Town, Experts Say

ATLANTA, GA — Exchanging nuptials can be stressful, but experts say getting married in Atlanta is one of the best experiences.

The Georgia town is the fourth-best city out of at least 180 to get married in, according to a WalletHub study released this month. Experts analyzed a town's average wedding cost, venues and event spaces per capita and hotel availability among other metrics to decide the new ranking.

“When weddings can cost tens of thousands of dollars and prices have only become even more outrageously inflated in recent years, it pays to hold your wedding in a city that’s affordable, both for those paying for the wedding and for guests who will need to make accommodations," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report.

"Certain cities also make wedding planning easier with an abundance of options for wedding essentials, from florists to videographers to venues. The more options a city has, the more likely you are to receive competitive pricing and to find places that can work with your optimal schedule.”

Source: WalletHub

With an overall score of 74.32, Atlanta ranked 69th in costs, fourth in facilities and services and 12th in activities and attractions.

Some metro Atlanta counties offer free courthouse weddings on Valentine's Day, such as Cobb County, Fayette County and DeKalb County.

Other Georgia towns that made the list were Augusta (No. 92) and Columbus (No. 124).

Atlanta tied for the having the most bridal shops alongside Las Vegas, Nevada; Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; and Houston, Texas.

As the spring wedding season approaches in March, brides may want to try one of the best bridal salons in Atlanta.

See WalletHub's full methodology.