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Top 10 simplest wedding locations logistically

Ranked by the WeddingUFO editorial team, which scores more than 130 wedding destinations across ten planning metrics — this list is ordered by legal and logistical simplicity.

  1. 01
    Las Vegas wedding destination
    Nevada

    Las Vegas

    Nevada has the most efficient marriage license process in America with no waiting period.

    9.4/10Logistics
  2. 02
    Burlington / Stowe wedding destination
    Vermont

    Burlington / Stowe

    Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions and has very simple marriage rules.

    8.6/10Logistics
  3. 03
    Boston wedding destination
    Massachusetts

    Boston

    Massachusetts has straightforward marriage license rules with a 3-day waiting period that is often waived.

    8.5/10Logistics
  4. 04
    Berkshires / Western Massachusetts wedding destination
    Massachusetts

    Berkshires / Western Massachusetts

    Standard Massachusetts rules apply.

    8.4/10Logistics
  5. 05
    Philadelphia / Main Line / Brandywine wedding destination
    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia / Main Line / Brandywine

    Pennsylvania has a self-uniting marriage license tradition that adds flexibility.

    8.4/10Logistics
  6. 06
    Pittsburgh / Laurel Highlands wedding destination
    Pennsylvania

    Pittsburgh / Laurel Highlands

    Pennsylvania self-uniting license tradition is a plus.

    8.4/10Logistics
  7. 07
    Pocono Mountains wedding destination
    Pennsylvania

    Pocono Mountains

    Pennsylvania's self-uniting license tradition adds flexibility.

    8.4/10Logistics
  8. 08
    Baltimore / Annapolis / Eastern Shore wedding destination
    Maryland

    Baltimore / Annapolis / Eastern Shore

    Maryland has straightforward rules with a 48-hour waiting period.

    8.2/10Logistics
  9. 09
    Newport / Coastal Rhode Island wedding destination
    Rhode Island

    Newport / Coastal Rhode Island

    Rhode Island marriage license rules are generally simple.

    8.2/10Logistics
  10. 10
    Portland / Maine Coast wedding destination
    Maine

    Portland / Maine Coast

    Maine marriage requirements are straightforward.

    8.2/10Logistics

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