United Kingdom — In a landmark development for LGBTQ+ rights globally, 36 countries have now legalized same-sex marriage, with Greece making history as the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to join the ranks. With this expanding legal landscape, experts at Hitched.co.uk have compiled a list of the top 10 best countries for LGBTQIA+ couples to tie the knot, taking into account factors such as legalization duration, wedding costs, and LGBTQ+ travel safety.
Norway
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2009
- Average cost of wedding: £6,384 ($6926.96)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 358
Sweden
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2009
- Average cost of wedding: £8,074 ($8757.44)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 377
Netherlands
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2000
- Average cost of wedding: £9,100 ($9873.95)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 373
Portugal
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2010
- Average cost of wedding: £7,041 ($7639.84)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 358
Belgium
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2003
- Average cost of wedding: £9,335 ($10128.94)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 343
Spain
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2005
- Average cost of wedding: £9,563 ($10376.33)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 356
Malta
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2017
- Average cost of wedding: £9,132 ($9908.68)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 370
Argentina
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2010
- Average cost of wedding: £1,572 ($1705.70)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 260
Canada
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2005
- Average cost of wedding: £117,828 ($127849.27)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 383
Chile
- Year same-sex marriage legalized: 2021
- Average cost of wedding: £3,448 ($3741.25)
- LGBTQ+ travel safety score: 307
These rankings highlight the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights across the globe, with countries like Norway and Sweden leading the way in providing inclusive environments for couples to celebrate their love. As the fight for equality continues, such lists serve as a reminder of the strides made and the work yet to be done in ensuring equal rights for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.



















