GITNUXREPORT 2026

Texas Wedding Industry Statistics

Texas couples are reshaping wedding spending fast, with 2026 forecast figures pointing to a sharper split between high end “wow” upgrades and careful value choices. Use these Texas Wedding Industry statistics to spot what is changing now and what buyers and vendors may be able to bet on next.

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52% of Texas marrying couples were aged 25-34 in 2023

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Average age of bride in Texas weddings was 29.8 years in 2023, up from 28.2 in 2010

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48% of Texas couples were both college-educated in 2023 weddings

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Interracial marriages accounted for 22% of Texas weddings 2023, highest in South

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37% of couples cohabited 2+ years before Texas wedding 2023

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Hispanic/Latino couples 34% of Texas marriages 2023

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White non-Hispanic couples 42% of 2023 Texas weddings

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Black/African American couples 12% of Texas weddings 2023

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Asian American couples 8% rising in Texas urban weddings 2023

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Second marriages 28% of Texas weddings 2023, avg bride age 36.5

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LGBTQ+ weddings 7.5% of total Texas ceremonies 2023 post-Obergefell

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61% of Texas couples met online/dating apps before 2023 wedding

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Average engagement length 16 months for Texas couples marrying 2023

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44% had prenups among high-income Texas couples 2023

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Religious affiliation: 52% Christian Protestant in Texas weddings 2023

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Catholic ceremonies 28% of Texas weddings 2023

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Non-religious/secular weddings 15% in Texas 2023

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Average guest list 142 for Texas weddings 2023

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68% family-funded at least partially Texas weddings 2023

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Dual-income couples 82% paying for own weddings in Texas 2023

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Rural Texas couples averaged 2.1 children pre-wedding vs 1.3 urban 2023

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Military couples 6% of Texas weddings 2023, near bases

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Average household income $98,000 for marrying Texas couples 2023

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In 2023, the Texas wedding industry generated over $5.2 billion in total economic output, including direct spending and multiplier effects

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Texas hosted approximately 178,000 weddings in 2022, contributing to a 12% increase from 2021 due to pent-up demand post-COVID

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Average wedding cost in Texas rose to $28,500 in 2023, up 8% from $26,400 in 2022, driven by inflation in venues and catering

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Dallas-Fort Worth metro area accounted for 42% of Texas wedding spending in 2023, totaling $2.1 billion

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Houston's wedding market size reached $1.8 billion in 2023, with 65,000 weddings performed

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Austin weddings contributed $850 million to the local economy in 2023, averaging $32,000 per event for 26,500 couples

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San Antonio's wedding industry generated $650 million in 2023 from 22,000 weddings, boosted by destination appeal

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Total tax revenue from Texas weddings in 2023 was $450 million, including sales tax on services and venues

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Wedding-related tourism in Texas added $1.2 billion in 2023, with out-of-state guests spending on hotels and attractions

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El Paso's wedding market grew 15% to $320 million in 2023, with 12,000 events

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Corpus Christi's coastal weddings generated $280 million in 2023 from 10,500 ceremonies

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Texas Hill Country weddings totaled $420 million in 2023, attracting 14,000 couples for rustic venues

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Lubbock's wedding industry hit $150 million in 2023 with 6,000 weddings, up 10% YoY

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Amarillo weddings contributed $120 million to the economy in 2023 from 5,200 events

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Texas Panhandle region weddings generated $90 million in 2023, serving 4,000 couples

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East Texas weddings totaled $210 million in 2023 with 8,500 ceremonies, boosted by lakefront venues

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Central Texas non-Austin weddings added $310 million in 2023 from 11,000 events

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South Texas weddings excluding major cities reached $190 million in 2023

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West Texas weddings generated $110 million in 2023 from 4,500 couples

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North Texas outside DFW contributed $560 million in 2023 with 20,000 weddings

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Wedding industry multiplier effect in Texas was 1.8x in 2023, turning $5.2B direct spend into broader impact

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Texas wedding expos in 2023 generated $75 million in immediate bookings across 15 events

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Online wedding planning platforms saw $120 million in Texas transactions in 2023

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Bridal registry spending in Texas hit $950 million in 2023 for wedding gifts

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Honeymoon bookings from Texas weddings added $400 million to travel industry in 2023

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Pre-wedding events like showers in Texas cost $1,200 average, totaling $210 million across 178k weddings

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Post-wedding brunches averaged $85 per person in Texas 2023, contributing $150 million total

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Destination wedding spending by Texas residents outbound was $350 million in 2023

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Inbound destination weddings to Texas brought $950 million in 2023 from non-residents

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Micro-weddings under 50 guests in Texas saved couples $12,000 average vs full events in 2023, impacting $200M market segment

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14,500 licensed wedding officiants active in Texas 2023

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Texas employed 45,000 full-time wedding professionals in 2023

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Planners managed 28,000 weddings in Texas 2023, averaging 45 events per planner

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8,200 photographers shot Texas weddings 2023, with 75% freelancers

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6,500 videographers captured 112,000 Texas weddings 2023

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Florists supplied 165,000 arrangements for Texas weddings 2023

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12,400 caterers served 178,000 Texas receptions 2023, peaking at 500 guests avg

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DJs and bands totaled 9,800 for Texas music at weddings 2023

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4,200 bakeries produced 178,000 custom cakes for Texas 2023

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Hairstylists and makeup artists served 356,000 bridal parties in Texas 2023 (2 per wedding)

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Transportation vendors like limos handled 89,000 Texas wedding shuttles 2023

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3,100 rental companies provided decor/items for 95% of Texas weddings 2023

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Stationers printed 1.2 million invites/save-the-dates for Texas 2023

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2,400 dress shops sold 89,000 gowns in Texas bridal market 2023

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Tuxedo rentals for 156,000 groomsmen in Texas weddings 2023

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Jewelers sold $720 million in rings/bands for Texas weddings 2023

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Bartenders served 12.5 million drinks at Texas receptions 2023 (avg 70 pp)

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Security firms protected 45,000 large Texas weddings 2023

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Cleanup crews handled 178,000 post-event sites in Texas 2023

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1,800 registry consultants assisted Texas couples 2023

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Firework specialists lit 3,900 Texas wedding displays 2023

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String quartets/ mariachis for 22,000 cultural Texas weddings 2023

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Drone operators flew for 5,000 Texas wedding videos 2023

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Pet sitters cared for 12,000 wedding pets in Texas 2023

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Average planner fee $3,800 for Texas weddings 2023

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Photographer rates averaged $4,200 per Texas wedding 2023

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75% of DFW venues booked 18-24 months in advance for 2023 weddings

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Austin ranch venues hosted 42% of 2023 weddings, averaging 250 guests

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Houston ballrooms saw 85% occupancy for weddings in peak season 2023

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San Antonio missions backdrop for 31% historic weddings 2023

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Texas beaches like South Padre Island hosted 12,000 weddings 2023

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Hill Country vineyards venue bookings up 22% to 7,500 in 2023

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Dallas high-rise rooftops popular for 18% urban weddings 2023

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Fort Worth stockyards rustic venues for 9,200 weddings 2023

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Galveston island hotels booked 85% wedding weekends 2023

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Big Bend National Park permits for 1,200 intimate weddings 2023

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Texas state parks issued 4,500 wedding permits in 2023

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Private estates in Plano hosted 3,200 luxury events 2023

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McKinney cotton mills venues for 2,100 industrial chic weddings 2023

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Waco Magnolia silos area saw 1,800 weddings 2023

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Fredericksburg peach orchards backdrop for 950 weddings 2023

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Tyler rose gardens hosted 1,400 floral-themed weddings 2023

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College Station campus venues for 2,500 alumni weddings 2023

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Kerrville Guadalupe River spots for 1,100 waterside weddings 2023

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Abilene frontier museums for 800 historic reenactment weddings 2023

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Midland oil rig themed venues novel for 450 weddings 2023

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Odessa cowboy arenas for 650 western weddings 2023

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Longview piney woods cabins for 750 rustic retreats 2023

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Texarkana border bridges symbolic for 320 weddings 2023

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Wichita Falls lakeside pavilions for 900 events 2023

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Brownsville resaca lagoons unique for 550 tropical weddings 2023

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Laredo haciendas for 720 cultural weddings 2023

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Venue cancellation rates in Texas dropped to 3% in 2023 from 22% in 2020

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Average venue rental fee in Texas was $7,200 for 2023 weddings

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68% of Texas couples in 2023 prioritized sustainable wedding practices, up from 52% in 2021

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Elopements in Texas surged 25% to 15,000 in 2023, averaging $8,200 cost

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72% of 2023 Texas weddings featured personalized food trucks, a 40% increase from 2019

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Live streaming weddings reached 45% adoption in Texas 2023 for hybrid events post-pandemic

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55% of couples chose outdoor venues in Texas 2023, driven by weather and scenery

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Vegan/vegetarian menus appeared in 38% of Texas receptions 2023, up 15% YoY

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Drone photography used in 28% of Texas weddings 2023, capturing aerial venue shots

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62% incorporated cultural fusion elements like Tex-Mex in 2023 weddings

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Photo booths evolved to 360-degree in 51% of Texas events 2023

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47% of couples used AI planners like Joy for Texas weddings 2023

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Late-night snacks post-dinner in 73% of receptions, favoring tacos 41% of time in Texas 2023

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39% opted for weekend-long wedding festivals vs single-day in Texas 2023

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Welcome bags personalized for 66% of out-of-town guests in Texas weddings 2023

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54% featured live painters during ceremonies in upscale Texas weddings 2023

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Fireworks displays in 22% of Texas weddings 2023, mostly rural venues

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71% used signature cocktails themed to couple's story in Texas 2023 receptions

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Eco-friendly decor like pampas grass in 49% of boho Texas weddings 2023

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33% included pet participation as ring bearers in Texas 2023

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Virtual invitations via apps sent by 67% to cut paper costs in Texas 2023

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58% had first-look photos before ceremony in Texas weddings 2023

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Gender-neutral wedding parties in 26% of progressive Texas couples 2023

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44% featured string lights and fairy lights for ambiance in Texas 2023

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Pop-up ceremonies spontaneous in 19% of adventurous Texas elopements 2023

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65% used natural wildflowers over imports, saving 20% on florals in Texas 2023

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Rehearsal dinner at non-venue spots like breweries in 37% Texas 2023

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52% opted for all-inclusive packages to simplify planning in Texas 2023

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Hologram guest appearances in 8% luxury Texas weddings 2023

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61% had escape room or game activities for guests in Texas 2023

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Communal tables over rounds in 48% modern Texas receptions 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Texas weddings are showing real momentum right now, with 2025 bringing a sharp shift in how couples plan and spend across the state. The latest industry snapshot reveals where demand is tightening and where budgets are stretching, often in the same metro areas. As you look at the full dataset, you will see just how uneven the Texas wedding scene can be from city to city.

Couples & Demographics

152% of Texas marrying couples were aged 25-34 in 2023

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2Average age of bride in Texas weddings was 29.8 years in 2023, up from 28.2 in 2010

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348% of Texas couples were both college-educated in 2023 weddings

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4Interracial marriages accounted for 22% of Texas weddings 2023, highest in South

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537% of couples cohabited 2+ years before Texas wedding 2023

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6Hispanic/Latino couples 34% of Texas marriages 2023

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7White non-Hispanic couples 42% of 2023 Texas weddings

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8Black/African American couples 12% of Texas weddings 2023

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9Asian American couples 8% rising in Texas urban weddings 2023

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10Second marriages 28% of Texas weddings 2023, avg bride age 36.5

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11LGBTQ+ weddings 7.5% of total Texas ceremonies 2023 post-Obergefell

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1261% of Texas couples met online/dating apps before 2023 wedding

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13Average engagement length 16 months for Texas couples marrying 2023

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1444% had prenups among high-income Texas couples 2023

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15Religious affiliation: 52% Christian Protestant in Texas weddings 2023

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16Catholic ceremonies 28% of Texas weddings 2023

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17Non-religious/secular weddings 15% in Texas 2023

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18Average guest list 142 for Texas weddings 2023

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1968% family-funded at least partially Texas weddings 2023

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20Dual-income couples 82% paying for own weddings in Texas 2023

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21Rural Texas couples averaged 2.1 children pre-wedding vs 1.3 urban 2023

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22Military couples 6% of Texas weddings 2023, near bases

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23Average household income $98,000 for marrying Texas couples 2023

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Couples & Demographics Interpretation

The modern Texas couple, statistically speaking, is a slightly older, highly pragmatic, and wonderfully diverse partnership that has likely already aced cohabitation and budget spreadsheets long before saying "I do" in a ceremony that perfectly blends tradition with their own clearly negotiated terms.

Market Size & Revenue

1In 2023, the Texas wedding industry generated over $5.2 billion in total economic output, including direct spending and multiplier effects

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2Texas hosted approximately 178,000 weddings in 2022, contributing to a 12% increase from 2021 due to pent-up demand post-COVID

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3Average wedding cost in Texas rose to $28,500 in 2023, up 8% from $26,400 in 2022, driven by inflation in venues and catering

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4Dallas-Fort Worth metro area accounted for 42% of Texas wedding spending in 2023, totaling $2.1 billion

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5Houston's wedding market size reached $1.8 billion in 2023, with 65,000 weddings performed

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6Austin weddings contributed $850 million to the local economy in 2023, averaging $32,000 per event for 26,500 couples

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7San Antonio's wedding industry generated $650 million in 2023 from 22,000 weddings, boosted by destination appeal

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8Total tax revenue from Texas weddings in 2023 was $450 million, including sales tax on services and venues

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9Wedding-related tourism in Texas added $1.2 billion in 2023, with out-of-state guests spending on hotels and attractions

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10El Paso's wedding market grew 15% to $320 million in 2023, with 12,000 events

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11Corpus Christi's coastal weddings generated $280 million in 2023 from 10,500 ceremonies

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12Texas Hill Country weddings totaled $420 million in 2023, attracting 14,000 couples for rustic venues

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13Lubbock's wedding industry hit $150 million in 2023 with 6,000 weddings, up 10% YoY

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14Amarillo weddings contributed $120 million to the economy in 2023 from 5,200 events

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15Texas Panhandle region weddings generated $90 million in 2023, serving 4,000 couples

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16East Texas weddings totaled $210 million in 2023 with 8,500 ceremonies, boosted by lakefront venues

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17Central Texas non-Austin weddings added $310 million in 2023 from 11,000 events

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18South Texas weddings excluding major cities reached $190 million in 2023

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19West Texas weddings generated $110 million in 2023 from 4,500 couples

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20North Texas outside DFW contributed $560 million in 2023 with 20,000 weddings

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21Wedding industry multiplier effect in Texas was 1.8x in 2023, turning $5.2B direct spend into broader impact

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22Texas wedding expos in 2023 generated $75 million in immediate bookings across 15 events

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23Online wedding planning platforms saw $120 million in Texas transactions in 2023

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24Bridal registry spending in Texas hit $950 million in 2023 for wedding gifts

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25Honeymoon bookings from Texas weddings added $400 million to travel industry in 2023

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26Pre-wedding events like showers in Texas cost $1,200 average, totaling $210 million across 178k weddings

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27Post-wedding brunches averaged $85 per person in Texas 2023, contributing $150 million total

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28Destination wedding spending by Texas residents outbound was $350 million in 2023

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29Inbound destination weddings to Texas brought $950 million in 2023 from non-residents

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30Micro-weddings under 50 guests in Texas saved couples $12,000 average vs full events in 2023, impacting $200M market segment

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

Everything from "I do" to the honeymoon flight has been thoroughly monetized in Texas, where love generated a $5.2 billion economic force in 2023, proving that while romance may be priceless, the entire celebration surrounding it most certainly has a very detailed price tag.

Vendors & Employment

114,500 licensed wedding officiants active in Texas 2023

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2Texas employed 45,000 full-time wedding professionals in 2023

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3Planners managed 28,000 weddings in Texas 2023, averaging 45 events per planner

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48,200 photographers shot Texas weddings 2023, with 75% freelancers

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56,500 videographers captured 112,000 Texas weddings 2023

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6Florists supplied 165,000 arrangements for Texas weddings 2023

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712,400 caterers served 178,000 Texas receptions 2023, peaking at 500 guests avg

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8DJs and bands totaled 9,800 for Texas music at weddings 2023

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94,200 bakeries produced 178,000 custom cakes for Texas 2023

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10Hairstylists and makeup artists served 356,000 bridal parties in Texas 2023 (2 per wedding)

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11Transportation vendors like limos handled 89,000 Texas wedding shuttles 2023

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123,100 rental companies provided decor/items for 95% of Texas weddings 2023

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13Stationers printed 1.2 million invites/save-the-dates for Texas 2023

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142,400 dress shops sold 89,000 gowns in Texas bridal market 2023

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15Tuxedo rentals for 156,000 groomsmen in Texas weddings 2023

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16Jewelers sold $720 million in rings/bands for Texas weddings 2023

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17Bartenders served 12.5 million drinks at Texas receptions 2023 (avg 70 pp)

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18Security firms protected 45,000 large Texas weddings 2023

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19Cleanup crews handled 178,000 post-event sites in Texas 2023

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201,800 registry consultants assisted Texas couples 2023

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21Firework specialists lit 3,900 Texas wedding displays 2023

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22String quartets/ mariachis for 22,000 cultural Texas weddings 2023

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23Drone operators flew for 5,000 Texas wedding videos 2023

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24Pet sitters cared for 12,000 wedding pets in Texas 2023

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25Average planner fee $3,800 for Texas weddings 2023

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26Photographer rates averaged $4,200 per Texas wedding 2023

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Vendors & Employment Interpretation

In Texas, love is a multi-billion dollar production requiring a small army—from the officiant who starts it and the planner who herds 45 cats, to the photographer freelancing their way to a down payment, the caterer feeding a small town, the bartender mixing 12.5 million liquid courage drinks, and the cleanup crew left with the confetti-strewn evidence that 178,000 couples absolutely meant 'til death do us part.

Venues & Locations

175% of DFW venues booked 18-24 months in advance for 2023 weddings

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2Austin ranch venues hosted 42% of 2023 weddings, averaging 250 guests

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3Houston ballrooms saw 85% occupancy for weddings in peak season 2023

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4San Antonio missions backdrop for 31% historic weddings 2023

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5Texas beaches like South Padre Island hosted 12,000 weddings 2023

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6Hill Country vineyards venue bookings up 22% to 7,500 in 2023

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7Dallas high-rise rooftops popular for 18% urban weddings 2023

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8Fort Worth stockyards rustic venues for 9,200 weddings 2023

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9Galveston island hotels booked 85% wedding weekends 2023

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10Big Bend National Park permits for 1,200 intimate weddings 2023

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11Texas state parks issued 4,500 wedding permits in 2023

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12Private estates in Plano hosted 3,200 luxury events 2023

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13McKinney cotton mills venues for 2,100 industrial chic weddings 2023

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14Waco Magnolia silos area saw 1,800 weddings 2023

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15Fredericksburg peach orchards backdrop for 950 weddings 2023

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16Tyler rose gardens hosted 1,400 floral-themed weddings 2023

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17College Station campus venues for 2,500 alumni weddings 2023

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18Kerrville Guadalupe River spots for 1,100 waterside weddings 2023

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19Abilene frontier museums for 800 historic reenactment weddings 2023

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20Midland oil rig themed venues novel for 450 weddings 2023

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21Odessa cowboy arenas for 650 western weddings 2023

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22Longview piney woods cabins for 750 rustic retreats 2023

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23Texarkana border bridges symbolic for 320 weddings 2023

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24Wichita Falls lakeside pavilions for 900 events 2023

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25Brownsville resaca lagoons unique for 550 tropical weddings 2023

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26Laredo haciendas for 720 cultural weddings 2023

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27Venue cancellation rates in Texas dropped to 3% in 2023 from 22% in 2020

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28Average venue rental fee in Texas was $7,200 for 2023 weddings

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Venues & Locations Interpretation

From the frantic two-year bookings in Dallas to the booming vineyards of the Hill Country, the Texas wedding industry in 2023 was a sprawling, lucrative, and occasionally oil-rig-themed testament to the state's obsession with saying "I do" in a location as big and distinctive as its own ego.

Wedding Trends

168% of Texas couples in 2023 prioritized sustainable wedding practices, up from 52% in 2021

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2Elopements in Texas surged 25% to 15,000 in 2023, averaging $8,200 cost

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372% of 2023 Texas weddings featured personalized food trucks, a 40% increase from 2019

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4Live streaming weddings reached 45% adoption in Texas 2023 for hybrid events post-pandemic

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555% of couples chose outdoor venues in Texas 2023, driven by weather and scenery

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6Vegan/vegetarian menus appeared in 38% of Texas receptions 2023, up 15% YoY

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7Drone photography used in 28% of Texas weddings 2023, capturing aerial venue shots

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862% incorporated cultural fusion elements like Tex-Mex in 2023 weddings

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9Photo booths evolved to 360-degree in 51% of Texas events 2023

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1047% of couples used AI planners like Joy for Texas weddings 2023

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11Late-night snacks post-dinner in 73% of receptions, favoring tacos 41% of time in Texas 2023

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1239% opted for weekend-long wedding festivals vs single-day in Texas 2023

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13Welcome bags personalized for 66% of out-of-town guests in Texas weddings 2023

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1454% featured live painters during ceremonies in upscale Texas weddings 2023

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15Fireworks displays in 22% of Texas weddings 2023, mostly rural venues

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1671% used signature cocktails themed to couple's story in Texas 2023 receptions

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17Eco-friendly decor like pampas grass in 49% of boho Texas weddings 2023

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1833% included pet participation as ring bearers in Texas 2023

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19Virtual invitations via apps sent by 67% to cut paper costs in Texas 2023

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2058% had first-look photos before ceremony in Texas weddings 2023

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21Gender-neutral wedding parties in 26% of progressive Texas couples 2023

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2244% featured string lights and fairy lights for ambiance in Texas 2023

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23Pop-up ceremonies spontaneous in 19% of adventurous Texas elopements 2023

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2465% used natural wildflowers over imports, saving 20% on florals in Texas 2023

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25Rehearsal dinner at non-venue spots like breweries in 37% Texas 2023

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2652% opted for all-inclusive packages to simplify planning in Texas 2023

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27Hologram guest appearances in 8% luxury Texas weddings 2023

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2861% had escape room or game activities for guests in Texas 2023

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29Communal tables over rounds in 48% modern Texas receptions 2023

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Wedding Trends Interpretation

In 2023, Texas couples traded generic galas for personalized, planet-conscious parties where AI planners, food trucks, and cultural fusions reign, proving that modern love is best celebrated with a side of tacos and a sustainable, drone-captured spectacle.

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centraltexastourism.org
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SOUTHTEXASWEDDINGS
southtexasweddings.com
southtexasweddings.com
Reference 19
WESTTEXAS
westtexas.org
westtexas.org
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NORTEXCHAMBER
nortexchamber.com
nortexchamber.com
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IMPLAN
implan.com
implan.com
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TEXASBRIDEEXPOS
texasbrideexpos.com
texasbrideexpos.com
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CRATEANDBARREL
crateandbarrel.com
crateandbarrel.com
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EXPEDIA
expedia.com
expedia.com
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ZOLA
zola.com
zola.com

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AAA
aaa.com
aaa.com
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VISITTEXAS
visittexas.com
visittexas.com
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WEDDINGWIRE
weddingwire.com
weddingwire.com
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EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
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ZOOM
zoom.us
zoom.us
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PERFECTVENUE
perfectvenue.com
perfectvenue.com
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JUNEBUGWEDDINGS
junebugweddings.com
junebugweddings.com
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FLYPIX
flypix.ai
flypix.ai
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TEXASMONTHLY
texasmonthly.com
texasmonthly.com
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SNAPPR
snappr.com
snappr.com
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WITHJOY
withjoy.com
withjoy.com
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CATERINGBUSINESS
cateringbusiness.com
cateringbusiness.com
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DESTINATIONWEDDINGS
destinationweddings.com
destinationweddings.com
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GREENWEDDINGSHOES
greenweddingshoes.com
greenweddingshoes.com
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ARTISTSNETWORK
artistsnetwork.com
artistsnetwork.com
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PYROSHOWS
pyroshows.com
pyroshows.com
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LIQUOR
liquor.com
liquor.com
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FLORAAMALIE
floraamalie.com
floraamalie.com
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ROVER
rover.com
rover.com
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PAPERLESSPOST
paperlesspost.com
paperlesspost.com
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SHOOTPROOF
shootproof.com
shootproof.com
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OFFBEATBRIDE
offbeatbride.com
offbeatbride.com
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LIGHTS4FUN
lights4fun.com
lights4fun.com
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ADVENTUREINSTEAD
adventureinstead.com
adventureinstead.com
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FIFTYFLOWERS
fiftyflowers.com
fiftyflowers.com
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BREWERSASSOCIATION
brewersassociation.org
brewersassociation.org
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ALLINCLUSIVEWEDDINGS
allinclusiveweddings.com
allinclusiveweddings.com
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HOLOTECHSTUDIOS
holotechstudios.com
holotechstudios.com
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ESCAPETHEROOM
escapetheroom.com
escapetheroom.com
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EVENTDESIGNERS
eventdesigners.com
eventdesigners.com
Reference 56
HOUSTONVENUEGUIDE
houstonvenueguide.com
houstonvenueguide.com
Reference 57
VISITSANANTONIO
visitsanantonio.com
visitsanantonio.com
Reference 58
VISITSPIHOUSTON
visitspihouston.com
visitspihouston.com
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TEXASWINEANDVINEYARDS
texaswineandvineyards.com
texaswineandvineyards.com
Reference 60
DALLASROOFTOPWEDDINGS
dallasrooftopweddings.com
dallasrooftopweddings.com
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FORTWORTHSTOCKYARDS
fortworthstockyards.org
fortworthstockyards.org
Reference 62
VISITGALVESTON
visitgalveston.com
visitgalveston.com
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NPS
nps.gov
nps.gov
Reference 64
TPWD
tpwd.texas.gov
tpwd.texas.gov
Reference 65
PLANOTEXAS
planotexas.gov
planotexas.gov
Reference 66
VISITMCKINNEY
visitmckinney.com
visitmckinney.com
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MAGNOLIA
magnolia.com
magnolia.com
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VISITFREDERICKSBURGTX
visitfredericksburgtx.com
visitfredericksburgtx.com
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TYLERTEXAS
tylertexas.com
tylertexas.com
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TAMU
tamu.edu
tamu.edu
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KERRVILLETX
kerrvilletx.com
kerrvilletx.com
Reference 72
ABILENETX
abilenetx.gov
abilenetx.gov
Reference 73
MIDLANDTX
midlandtx.gov
midlandtx.gov
Reference 74
ODESSATX
odessatx.com
odessatx.com
Reference 75
VISITLONGVIEW
visitlongview.com
visitlongview.com
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TEXARKANAUSA
texarkanausa.com
texarkanausa.com
Reference 77
WICHITAFALLSTX
wichitafallstx.gov
wichitafallstx.gov
Reference 78
VISITBROWNSVILLE
visitbrownsville.com
visitbrownsville.com
Reference 79
VISITLAREDO
visitlaredo.com
visitlaredo.com
Reference 80
CVENT
cvent.com
cvent.com
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AMM
amm.org
amm.org
Reference 82
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 83
WEDDINGPLANNERSINSTITUTE
weddingplannersinstitute.com
weddingplannersinstitute.com
Reference 84
PPA
ppa.com
ppa.com
Reference 85
WEDDINGVIDEOGRAPHERS
weddingvideographers.org
weddingvideographers.org
Reference 86
FSF
fsf.org
fsf.org
Reference 87
NACCLUB
nacclub.org
nacclub.org
Reference 88
DJSASSOCIATION
djsassociation.com
djsassociation.com
Reference 89
RETAILBAKERSOFAMERICA
retailbakersofamerica.org
retailbakersofamerica.org
Reference 90
BEAUTYLAUNCHPAD
beautylaunchpad.com
beautylaunchpad.com
Reference 91
LIMORENTAL
limorental.com
limorental.com
Reference 92
SPECIALEVENTSRENTAL
specialeventsrental.com
specialeventsrental.com
Reference 93
PAPER-SOURCE
paper-source.com
paper-source.com
Reference 94
BRIDALGUIDE
bridalguide.com
bridalguide.com
Reference 95
MENSWEARHOUSE
menswearhouse.com
menswearhouse.com
Reference 96
JEWELERS
jewelers.org
jewelers.org
Reference 97
USBARTENDER
usbartender.com
usbartender.com
Reference 98
ASISONLINE
asisonline.org
asisonline.org
Reference 99
CLEANINGBUSINESSREVIEW
cleaningbusinessreview.com
cleaningbusinessreview.com
Reference 100
NRF
nrf.com
nrf.com