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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A bride poses before her wedding ceremony at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort on May 10, 2018. Gerardo Mora/Getty Images
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
A couple gets married after same-sex marriage is legalized in Texas. Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/Getty Images
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%