25 Affordable Destination Wedding Locations Across America

With the average cost of a wedding close to $30,000, it makes sense that couples want to defray costs as much as possible. That’s where destination weddings come in.

Because many guests won’t travel to a destination wedding, you can easily save money with a smaller guest list. However, that only makes sense if you choose a cheaper locale.  

So where should you get married if you want an inexpensive wedding? Read below for the best places to host a destination wedding on a budget. Here are 25 cheap places for a destination wedding, according to the personal-finance site MoneyGeek. 

When you think about a cheap wedding, most people think about Vegas. However, getting married in Sin City can cost you more than $20,000. Instead, choose Laughlin, Nevada for your destination wedding. It will only cost you $8,660 on average. 

When you think about a prime spot for a destination wedding, Arkansas may not come to mind. The city of De Queen isn’t known for much. However, at least you’ll only spend $12,841 for your destination wedding.

Want to get married in the Smoky Mountains on a budget? Then consider Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a prime spot if you love natural beauty and want to be near Dollywood. The good news? A typical wedding here only costs $13,245 in Gatlinburg.  

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular places to get married, so you might be surprised to learn it’s also one of the most affordable. At $14,457, it won’t cost you much to have a wedding in front of one of the most stunning natural landmarks in the U.S. 

Located just an hour outside of Orlando, Leesburg, Florida is the perfect destination wedding spot for a couple who wants to honeymoon at DisneyWorld. The happy couple will only spend about $14,500 to host the wedding. 

Located near the Gulf Shore, Foley, Alabama, might be an affordable beach destination wedding for couples. The average cost of a wedding is only $14,763. It’s no wonder that more than 70% of weddings are for out-of-towners. 

You might not think of Eureka Springs as a great spot for a destination wedding. But, you’d be wrong. Located in the Ozark Mountains, the average cost of a wedding is only $14,904, with 100% of weddings being held by out-of-town couples, according to MoneyGeek.  

Unless you’ve been to Paducah, you may not realize how beautiful Kentucky is. That’s why about 66% of all weddings are from out-of-town couples. As an added bonus, it only costs about $15,096 to get married there. 

Home to Dolly Parton, this Smoky Mountains town is an ideal destination if you want a secluded wedding. And it doesn’t hurt that weddings have an average ticket price of only $15,135. Not bad for a couple who are just starting out. 

Located on the Gulf Coast, Mobile is another popular spot for couples who want a destination wedding. The typical cost of a wedding is about $15,000, with about 55% of weddings involving out-of-towners. 

Located about 45 minutes away from Indianapolis, Anderson is one of the best getaways if you want an affordable Midwest wedding. The average cost of a wedding is $15,342, with more than 66% of weddings for non-locals. 

Home to former President Harry S. Truman, the city of Independence, Missouri is also a great place to get married. The average cost of a destination wedding is $17,627, and non-residents make up about 50% of all weddings. 

Home to Fort Liberty, the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina is a great spot for your destination wedding. The average wedding in this city costs $18,383, and about 53% of couples getting married live outside of Fayetteville.  

As the capital of Kansas, there’s plenty to do in Topeka. One thing to try? Having a destination wedding here. The typical price for a wedding is about $18,000. More than 60% of all weddings feature non-locals.  

There’s so much U.S. history in Amarillo, Texas. And it’s also a fairly inexpensive place to have a destination wedding, with an average price tag of $19,596. Exactly 60% of all weddings are hosted by non-residents.  

Norfolk is known for its Naval Station, but it’s also a nice spot for a destination wedding. The average cost of a wedding is $21,766, with non-residents making up about 51% of weddings. 

When you think about destination weddings, Salt Lake City probably doesn’t come to mind. However, for outdoorsy couples, it’s a great spot. About 60% of weddings are held by non-residents, and the average wedding costs $22,014. That’s just enough for the couple to go skiing after the happy day. 

Located near Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie is right on the water. If you want a beachy-type wedding, you’ll only have to pay around $22,881. Almost exactly half of all weddings are from out-of-towners. 

It sounds kitschy to think about getting married in Las Vegas. However, it’s popular for a reason. Not only can you have a great wedding there, but it’s a perfect honeymoon spot as well. Plus, there are plenty of free and cheap things to do in Vegas. Maybe that’s why more than 70% of Vegas weddings are from vacationers. The typical wedding in Las Vegas costs about $23,000.

St. Petersburg is on the water and features attractions like the Salvador Dali Museum. The typical wedding costs about $24,000 — so it’s not a complete surprise that more than 52% of all weddings come from out-of-town couples. 

Some people see Reno as Las Vegas’ ugly step sister. But if you’re looking for a destination wedding on a budget, it’s not a bad spot. A typical wedding costs about $25,000 and about 54% of weddings are from non-locals. 

Located a little less than 30 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Henderson offers couples weddings with an average cost of $28,019. Almost 75% of all weddings here are from non-Henderson residents.  

Honolulu doesn’t seem like it would be an affordable destination wedding spot. But at $30,792, you could have a picturesque wedding for no more than the cost of an average wedding. No surprise that almost 54% of all weddings are non-locals. 

Home to spring training for the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, Surprise, Arizona is also known for fairly affordable destination weddings. The average cost of a wedding is $32,788, with a little more than 52% of weddings being hosted by out-of-town couples. 

If you've always dreamed of having a destination wedding in a city full of history, then Boston might be the perfect choice. It’s not the cheapest at $34,811, but you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck. And keep in mind, a wedding held in New York City will cost you around $63,000. Maybe that’s why more than 55% of weddings here are from out-of-state couples.