EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Borderland has been well known for its diversity in culture, unique cuisine and its friendly community, but did you know that El Paso is one of the best places to get married?
A study conducted by WalletHub earlier this year compared more than 180 U.S. cities to find the cheapest and most convenient wedding destinations that also promise a memorable day. The findings were the following:
| Overall Rank | City | Total Score | Costs | Facilities & Services | Activities & Attractions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando, FL | 72.84 | 56 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | 68.08 | 106 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Tulsa, OK | 66.58 | 1 | 85 | 43 |
| 4 | Tampa, FL | 66.57 | 39 | 12 | 11 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | 65.61 | 86 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Miami, FL | 65.31 | 111 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Knoxville, TN | 63.07 | 15 | 56 | 62 |
| 8 | El Paso, TX | 62.48 | 11 | 107 | 46 |
| 9 | New Orleans, LA | 61.62 | 67 | 32 | 10 |
| 10 | Boise, ID | 61.35 | 12 | 86 | 61 |
El Paso ranked 8th place on the table with the highest number of facilities and services among the top 10 with a total of 107.
And because summer and early fall are the most popular times to get married, here’s a list of some of El Paso’s popular wedding venues.
Outdoors:
- Grace Gardens Event Center:
-Address: 6709 Westside Drive.
-Capacity: Total capacity is 700 guests.
-Website: https://www.elpasogracegardens.com/
- Alcantar Sky Garden:
-Address: 125 W. Mills Ave.
-Capacity: Approximately 130 seated guests.
-Website: https://elpasolive.com/venues/alcantar-sky-garden
- Painted Dunes Golf Course:
-Address: 12000 McCombs
-Capacity: Accommodating up to 350 guests.
-Website: http://www.painteddunes.com/weddings/
Indoors:
- Sky Room:
-Address: 14801 Montana Ave.
-Capacity: Up to 800 guests.
-Website: https://www.facebook.com/skyroom915/
- International Museum of Art:
-Address: 1211 Montana Ave.
-Capacity: Up to 150.
-Website: http://internationalmuseumofart.org/rental-spaces/parlour-ballroom-rental/
- DoubleTree by Hilton El Paso Downtown:
-Address: 600 N. El Paso Street.
-Capacity: Maximum of 300 guests.
-Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/elpdwdt-doubletree-el-paso-downtown/events/
