2 Florida Cities Have The Most Unmarried Couples Cohabiting

Traditional norms and societal expectations continue to evolve, and the institution of marriage is no exception to change. For some people, tying the knot may not hold the same allure it once did. Instead of going the traditional route, they opt to live together unmarried, embracing a more laid-back approach to commitment. It's all about personal freedom and doing things their way. They're in it for love, respect, and shared values, not the piece of paper.

The Thriving Center of Psych conducted a survey targeting millennials and Gen-Z’s in committed relationships but not married. Their goal was to explore their current living arrangements and future aspirations. The respondents, aged between 18 and 42, had an average age of 29. To identify the cities with the highest aversion to marriage in the U.S., their team analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau on the number of unmarried-partner households in the 100 most populous cities. The analysis, based on the data, was conducted on a per capita basis.

Their survey shows over 40% of young adults feel marriage is an "outdated tradition." This sentiment is shared by 41% of men and 52% of women. And 73% believe weddings are just way too expensive, and 85% don't see them as a necessary part of their lives.

The study also looked into the most marriage-averse cities, with the most unmarried couples living together. It seems that people in certain cities are less eager to tie the knot across the U.S. than others. Toledo, Seattle, and Spokane are the top cities with the most unmarried couples.

Interestingly, Florida has two cities on the list with the most unmarried couples living together. St. Petersburg made it onto the list at number 10. While Orlando secured the 13 spot, according to the study.

Take a look at the complete study here.

Wedding season has begun. In general, wedding season extends from late spring and continues through early fall, with weddings peaking in June and September, per Brides.com. Most couples opt for Spring and early Fall weddings because temperatures are a bit more comfortable compared to the warmer or colder seasons.

People generally scope out venues that offer affordability, space for guests, or a place that practically decorates itself with a stunning backdrop. That's why many couples prefer getting married outdoors.  Whether it be a private estate, a public area like a beach, or your own backyard, some cities may be a better option for an outdoor wedding.

LawnLove.com compared 200 of the biggest U.S. cities based on eight categories to compile a list of the best cities for outdoor wedding venues. They looked at the quality of outdoor wedding venues, access to wedding planners, sunshine, and other metrics.

Several cities in Florida and California are at the top, with plenty of access to venues and wedding-related services. The best venue access for outdoor weddings includes Charleston, South Carolina at number one, followed by Savannah (number 4), Honolulu (number 15), New Orleans (number 10), St. Louis (number 14), and Las Vegas (number 13).

The study found that some smaller cities and suburbs are not so great for nature-themed nuptials, such as Miramar, Florida (number 197), Newark, New Jersey (number 198), and North Las Vegas, Nevada (number 199). They said these cities generally lack venue access, high venue quality, accommodations, and wedding-look resources.

Overall, due to a lack of venues, wedding planners, bridal shops, and accommodations, among other resources, West Valley City, Utah finished at 200.

Check out the full list of the best cities for outdoor weddings here.

Here are the best and worst Florida cities for outdoor weddings.

Fort Lauderdale had an overall rank of of number two. The study found that this city has the most wedding planners per 100,000 residents.

Orlando made the top ten right under Fort Lauderdale in the number three spot. Out of five cities Orlando took the last spot for most wedding equipment rentals per 100,00 residents.

Another top ten Florida city ranked as the best city for outdoor weddings. Overall, Hollywood took the number five spot out of 200. Hollywood also has the most wedding planners per 100,000 residents, according to the study.

Taking the number seven spot is Miami. Leading in front of cities such as Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Tampa is a bit lower on the list compared to other Florida cities. Overall, it ranked number 34 behind Knoxville, Tennessee.

Though lower on the list, St. Petersburg still made the top 50. Overall, it ranked number 45 ahead of Richmond, Virginia.

Pembroke Pines had an overall rank of 62. It also ranked high for affordability.

Tallahassee made the top 100 at spot number 94. It's sandwiched between Aurora, Illinois (number 93) and Washington, D.C. (number 95).

Hialeah had an overall rank of 147. This puts it one spot ahead of another Florida city, Port St. Lucie (number 148).

Port St. Lucie is one of the best cities for outdoor weddings. The city ranked at number 148.

Taking spot number 152 is Jacksonville. It fell between Oakland, California and Toledo, Ohio.

Cape Coral was actually named as part of the top ten worst cities for outdoor weddings. Overall, it ranked at 194.

Miramar was named as part of the top ten worst cities for outdoor weddings. Specifically, number 4. It's overall rank is 197. It also has the smallest share of budget0friendly outdoor wedding venues according to the study.