Missouri Life June 2023

STATE-TISTICS

Getting Married in Missouri

June is a lovely month for a Show-Me State wedding.

41,685 That’s how many wedding ceremonies took place in Missouri last year. Our state ranked 19th among all states for number of weddings in 2022. $20,797 The average cost of a wedding in Missouri may seem like a hefty price tag, but it’s a bargain compared to the cost of weddings in other states. Only 10 states have a lower average cost for “I Do’s.” 30 Days Feet getting cold? Don’t wait too long from the time you pick up your marriage license from the county’s recorder of deeds until you make it official. An unused Missouri wedding license becomes void after a month. $0 Budget-minded couples know that it’s possible to create colorful, beautiful bouquets from Missouri wildflowers you pick yourself. Flowers like Purple Coneflowers and Indian Paintbrushes are abundant in June, and wildflowers are in vogue for rustic-themed weddings. Be sure you have permission from the property owner before your flower-gathering adventure. And unless you have an eye for design and a good knowledge about how to keep flowers looking fresh through a long day of celebration, you may want to pay for the wildflower wisdom of a professional florist. 80+ Years The longest marriage for a Missouri couple, according to available records, belongs to Adolph and Lucy Velasquez of Kansas City. They were married in July 1942 and made a splash with local media when they celebrated their 80th anniversary last July. June 2023 newlyweds will have to wait until 2104 to equal their achievement.

Sources: The Wedding Report, Mo.gov, Missouri Department of Conservation, Wikipedia

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