San Antonio Among Best US Cities to Tie the Knot, Study Finds

WalletHub wedding study ranks Alamo City in top 20 affordable, convenient destinations

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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According to a study by personal finance site WalletHub, San Antonio is one of the best cities in the U.S. to get married, ranking 20th out of 182 cities analyzed. The study looked at factors like wedding costs, available venues and services, and local attractions, with San Antonio scoring well for its competitive market and abundance of wedding-related businesses.

Why it matters

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, San Antonio's wedding industry is thriving, offering couples an affordable yet memorable option to tie the knot. The city's ranking highlights its appeal as a wedding destination, which could boost local tourism and the economy.

The details

To determine the best cities for weddings, WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities across 26 key metrics in three main categories: wedding costs, wedding facilities and services, and local wedding-related activities and attractions. San Antonio ranked 20th overall, with Dallas at 13th, Houston at 7th, and Austin at 6th. Las Vegas took the top spot, praised for its abundance of wedding chapels, musicians, and other essential services.

  • The WalletHub study was published on February 5, 2026.

The players

WalletHub

A personal finance website that provides tools and information to help consumers make informed financial decisions.

Chip Lupo

A WalletHub analyst who commented on San Antonio's competitive wedding market and abundance of wedding-related businesses.

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What they’re saying

“The more options a city has, the more likely you are to receive competitive pricing and to find places that can work with your optimal schedule. Certain cities also make wedding planning easier with an abundance of options for wedding essentials, from florists to videographers to venues.”

— Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst (expressnews.com)

The takeaway

San Antonio's ranking as one of the best U.S. cities to get married highlights the city's appeal as an affordable yet attractive wedding destination, with its competitive market, abundance of venues and services, and vibrant local culture making it an increasingly popular choice for couples tying the knot.