This North Texas city is one of the cheapest places to get married in, study says
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes due to budgetary reasons, whether that be in ballrooms or courthouses.
Typically, wedding season starts in early summer and ends in late fall, according to The Knot. Not everybody can officiate weddings in Texas. Instead, only a select few are allowed by law.
A recent study by JJ’s House, a wedding dress outfitter, states that Weatherford is the “second cheapest city” to get married in the country.
Weatherford, about 28 miles west of Fort Worth, ranks second on the study for a total wedding cost of $17,165. Weatherford’s low cost of attire and accessories ($1,146) and invitations ($215) are why the Parker County city is affordable.
JJ’s House analyzed expense data from Wedding Report, a wedding statistics website, to complete the study. Key cost factors in the study include renting a wedding venue, attire and accessories, catering, entertainment and more.
The only city cheaper than Weatherford is Kansas City, Missouri, which holds a total cost of $16,204, per the study.
Weatherford wedding costs explained
The study is thorough about the costs in Weatherford for a wedding. Here’s a breakdown:
- Average cost for renting a wedding venue: $5,601
- Attire and accessories: $1,146
- Average cost for catering services: $3,025
- Average cost for hiring a wedding planner: $1,129
- Photography and videography costs: $2,474
- Invitations: $215
- Music and entertainment costs: $1,156
- Floral and decoration costs: $2,157
- Wedding cake and dessert costs: $262
- Total costs: $17,165
How do other Texas cities fare for cheap weddings?
The only other Texas city to make the study is San Antonio, which finished in 10th place. Here’s the cost breakdown:
- Average cost for renting a wedding venue: $12,692
- Attire and accessories: $1,448
- Average cost for catering services: $1,144
- Average cost for hiring a wedding planner: $1,241
- Photography and videography costs: $2,976
- Invitations: $2,235
- Music and entertainment costs: $4,637
- Floral and decoration costs: $2,360
- Wedding cake and dessert costs: $293
- Total costs: $29,026
