Atlanta is Third Best City in the Nation To Get Married

Atlanta is the third best city in the U.S. in which to get married, according to a new survey from WalletHub.

With couples spending an average of $26,444 on their wedding, the personal-finance website took an in-depth look at 2016’s Best & Worst Cities to Get Married.

WalletHub analysts compared 150 of the biggest cities across 18 key indicators of a cost-effective and convenient occasion, from average wedding cost to number of venues and event spaces to hotel availability.

Here’s what Atlanta ranked in the scheme:

Getting Married in Atlanta (1=Best; 75=Avg.)

• 47th – Average Wedding Cost
• 42nd – Number of Wedding Chapels & Churches per Capita
• 51st – Number of Event Planners per Capita
• 5th – Number of Bridal Shops per Capita
• 6th – Number of Flower Shops per Capita
• 1st – Number of Venues & Event Spaces per Capita
• 20th – Number of Attractions
• 3rd – Number of Hotels per Capita
• 2nd – Number of Musicians & DJs per Capita
• 6th – Number of Videographers & Photographers per Capita

No. 1 was Orlando, while No. 2 was ... you guessed it ... Las Vegas.

Dead last for matrimonial engagement convenience was Moreno Valley, CA.

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