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The 10 best states to get married in, ranked

Erin McDowell   

The 10 best states to get married in, ranked
A bride poses before her wedding ceremony at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort on May 10, 2018.Gerardo Mora/Getty Images
  • BetCarolina published a report on the best states to get married, according to a number of factors.
  • Utah ranked as No. 1, thanks to its scenic views and a low divorce rate.

When planning a wedding, you might wonder how your home state compares to the rest.

BetCarolina recently published a report on the best states to get married in, according to factors including wedding costs, location popularity, weather, service and vendor availability, and marriage and divorce rates.

Here are the 10 best states to get married in, ranked.

10. Hawaii

10. Hawaii
A wedding at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii.      Bianca Photography/Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa

Overall BetCarolina score: 56.6 out of 100

Average wedding cost: $40,888

The number of weddings in 2022: 29,713

Marriage rate: 49.8%

Divorce rate: 7.31%

9. Georgia

9. Georgia
A couple dances at their backyard wedding.      Hero Images/Getty

Score: 57.1

Average wedding cost: $26,069

The number of weddings in 2022: 69,375

Marriage rate: 46.8%

Divorce rate: 8.95%

8. Ohio

8. Ohio
Groom and groomsman dancing at a wedding reception.      Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images

Score: 57.5

Average wedding cost: $22,352

The number of weddings in 2022: 69,421

Marriage rate: 47.5%

Divorce rate: 9.81%

7. Kansas

7. Kansas
The Barn at Grace Hill wedding venue in Kansas.      Looking Glass Photography

Score: 57.8

Average wedding cost: $21,935

The number of weddings in 2022: 18,111

Marriage rate: 52.2%

Divorce rate: 8.96%

6. Michigan

6. Michigan
A couple gets married in an outdoor venue.      Hero Images/Getty Images

Score: 58.0

Average wedding cost: $22,758

The number of weddings in 2022: 61,840

Marriage rate: 48.1%

Divorce rate: 9.52%

5. North Carolina

5. North Carolina
The Wedding Chapel at River Dunes Resort in River Dunes, North Carolina.      John Harding Photography/Getty Images

Score: 59.1

Average wedding cost: $23,417

The number of weddings in 2022: 75,657

Marriage rate: 48.6%

Divorce rate: 8.84%

4. Florida

4. Florida
A bride poses before her wedding ceremony at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort on May 10, 2018.      Gerardo Mora/Getty Images

Score: 59.6

Average wedding cost: $23,356

The number of weddings in 2022: 172,903

Marriage rate: 46.5%

Divorce rate: 10.81%

3. Colorado

3. Colorado
A couple marries atop Loveland Ski Area in Colorado.      Marc Piscotty/Getty Images

Score: 60.3

Average wedding cost: $30,058

The number of weddings in 2022: 43,765

Marriage rate: 49.8%

Divorce rate: 9.65%

2. Texas

2. Texas
A couple gets married after same-sex marriage is legalized in Texas.      Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Getty Images

Score: 63.9

Average wedding cost: $25,378

The number of weddings in 2022: 185,455

Marriage rate: 48.9%

Divorce rate: 8.22%

1. Utah

1. Utah
Red Cliffs Lodge along Colorado River in Moab, Utah.      Joe Sohm/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Score: 66.0

Average wedding cost: $28,055

The number of weddings in 2022: 30,447

Marriage rate: 55.8%

Divorce rate: 6.8%

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