Quick Summary:

  • Q: What should couples consider when planning a wedding in the U.S.?
  • A: You’ve found your perfect partner and you can’t wait to tie the knot, but finding the best place to get married could be a daunting task. Luckily, couples planning a U.S. wedding have a really wide range of wonderful destinations to choose from.
  • Q: What types of cities are ideal for weddings in the U.S.?
  • A: The following country-wide cities are all popular and well-established wedding venues and are particularly geared-up to offer a full wedding service for both local and out-of-town couples.


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1. Palm Springs, California ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Houston, Texas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Chapel Hill

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4. Burlington, Vermont

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5. Hood River, Oregon

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6. Chattanooga, Tennessee

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7. Chincoteague, Virginia

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8. Wichita, Kansas

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9. Greenville, South Carolina

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10. Minneapolis, Minnesota

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11. Montgomery, Alabama

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12. Nashville, Tennessee

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13. Baton Rouge

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14. Portland, Maine

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15. Omaha, Nebraska

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16. Key West, Florida

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17. Las Vegas, Nevada

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18. Miami, Florida

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19. Orlando, Florida

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20. Phoenix, Arizona

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21. Wilmington, Delaware

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22. Honolulu, Hawaii

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23. Fredericksburg, Texas

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24. Charleston, South Carolina

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25. Olympia, Washington

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