Love is in the air, and for couples planning to tie the knot in 2025, Atlanta is one of the best places to say ‘I do.’ A new study from WalletHub ranks Atlanta as the fourth-best city in the country for getting married, offering affordability and an abundance of wedding-related services.
💰 What’s Happening: With Valentine’s Day around the corner and wedding season approaching, couples across Georgia are finalizing plans for their big day. A new study from WalletHub ranks Atlanta fourth among the top five cities in the country for getting married, making it one of the best places for couples looking to save money while still having the wedding of their dreams.
📊 Who Made it Happen: WalletHub analyzed more than 180 cities nationwide, using 26 key factors such as average wedding cost, availability of venues, and access to vendors. The study found that Atlanta stands out for its affordability and abundance of wedding-related services.
🎉 Why It Matters: The average wedding in the U.S. costs around $35,000, making affordability a key concern for many engaged couples. With its high ranking, Atlanta offers a mix of cost-effectiveness, convenience, and variety, giving couples plenty of options without breaking the bank.
📍 Where Else Stands Out: Other top cities include Orlando, Las Vegas, and Miami, all of which offer similar advantages in affordability and wedding-friendly amenities. Meanwhile, Charleston, West Virginia was found to have the lowest wedding costs overall, while San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont, California were ranked the most expensive.
🎶 Fun Wedding Facts:
- Austin, Texas has the most event planners per capita, nearly nine times more than Fayetteville, North Carolina, which has the fewest.
- Yonkers, New York has the most musicians per capita, 71 times more than Lincoln, Nebraska and Anchorage, Alaska, which rank at the bottom.
💡 Take Action: If you’re planning a wedding in Georgia, Atlanta’s affordability and variety of venues make it a top choice. To check out how your city ranks or explore options, visit WalletHub’s full report here.

B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.