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The Best Places to Tie the Knot

We have all heard the expres-
sion “Tying the knot,” and many
have wondered where it originat-
ed. Tying the knot, also known as
“the handfasting ceremony,” is an
ancient Celtic ritual in which some-
one ties the couple’s hands to-
gether using a cord or ribbon. The
ceremony symbolizes that their
marriage is tied to each other for
the rest of their lives.
“The handfasting ceremony”
dates back as far back as 7000 B.C.
in ancient Ireland. It took place be-
fore the wedding and acted more
as an engagement practice, lasting
a year before the actual wedding.
This ceremony was performed to
let potential suitors realize that
the woman was no longer avail-
able. However, the wedding wasn’t
guaranteed. They were to reassess
whether they wanted to marry at
the end of the year. If they decid-
ed they were not well suited they
could then move on in their search
for another prospect to marry.
With the average wedding
costing around $35,000, most en-
gaged couples will do what they
can to defray costs. Most couples
would like to marry where they
live to make the event accessible to
family and friends. Of course, there
are those who prefer weddings to Getting Married in San Diego
exotic locations, but this is the ex- (1=Best; 91=Avg.)
ception rather than the rule. • Overall Rank: 12th
One of our favorite sources • 78 – Wedding Chapels & Churches per Capita
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for this type of information is Wal- • 22 – Event Planners per Capita
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letHub. They recently released a • 22 – Bridal Shops per Capita
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report with statistical information • 42 – Flower & Gift Shops per Capita
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regarding the top places to get • 39 – Venues & Event Spaces per Capita
th
married in 2025. Check out the • 15 – Musicians & DJs per Capita
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information on where San Diego • 93 – Videographers & Photographers per Capita
rd
placed in their report and a link to
the entire study. So, if your signifi- For the full report, please visit:
cant other pops the question you https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-get-married/18721
will be ready to pick the top loca-
tion for your upcoming nuptials.

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