5 Best U.S. Cities for a Destination Wedding on a Budget
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5. Chicago. The Windy City holds the No. 9 spot on a U.S. News & World Report list of best affordable U.S. destinations and appears in other, similar rankings. Chicago's best in the summer, as it's a beautiful walking city with various parks and Lake Michigan alongside. Unfortunately the average hotel and transportation costs are a bit high compared with our other choices. Experts suggest looking to the North Side for less expensive venues and accommodation than downtown.
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By Josue Ledesma Cheapism.com
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A destination wedding doesn't have to take place in a far-flung locale to feel magical. An urban setting closer to home can host a glamorous event that's more affordable. Cheapism.com has chosen five of the best cities for a cheap destination wedding. Our methodology included scouring various "cheap cities" lists, including rankings of the best vacation cities for those on a budget (which generally factor in hotels, food, and entertainment). We gave extra credit to cities with large, hub airports likely to have affordable incoming flights from around the country. We also looked at average transportation costs and state and local tax rates. We even considered the cities' music scenes (who doesn't love a live band?). If you have ties to one of these cites, or maybe a favorite memory there with your fiance, consider putting together a cheap destination wedding.
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