Shropshire marriage rates revealed as county ranks in top wedding destinations (Image: rawpixel.com)
SHROPSHIRE has been named in the top 10 hotspots to get married in England and Wales, with the marriage rate being revealed.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics on marriages have revealed where couples say "I do" the most, with Shropshire ranking as the ninth most popular for weddings.
The data, collected between 2021 and 2022, is based on the number of marriages per 100,000 residents. It states that 1,368 marriages took place in the county per 100,000 residents.
A total of 4,352 opposite-sex marriages took place, with 125 same-sex marriages.
At the top of the chart for the UK was Westminster, with a total of 6,630 marriages, then Kensington and Chelsea with 4,162.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here