Wyoming Weddings Are The Most Affordable, Nationally

So you're getting married.

CONGRATS!

Wow, this can be expensive if you don't watch out.

There is one state that is BY FAR the cheapest to hold your wedding and reception.

That way you and your new spouse can afford to live when the "I Do-s" are done.

As far as having the wedding, the most expensive states are typically found on the East Coast, with New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York ranking among the highest.

The least expensive states are generally in the West, including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, where the average wedding cost is significantly lower.

It can cost an average of $20 to $30 thousand to have a wedding in most states.

The cost of a typical Wyoming wedding is about $18,000.

But now you want to have a reception.

DO NOT HAVE A RECEPTION IN CALIFORNIA. That typically costs about $77,000.

New York is an average of 46,000.

Texas comes in at $27,000.

Florida and Colorado cost an average of $30,000

The cheapest place to have a wedding reception in America is - WYOMING - coming in at an average of $9,000,.

According to financial expert Dave Ramsey, most people overspend on their weddings.

But you can even spend less than what was mentioned above.

Here's how.

There is nothing wrong with going simple and cheap.

Wyoming has many wonderful outdoor places that make fantastic backdrops. That's much more affordable than renting a place, even a church.

The reception can be a simple get-together.

It can still be classy without breaking the bank.

Save that money for the life you're trying to start together.