A study reveals that wedding spending by same-sex couples and their out-of-state guests has injected approximately $5.9 billion into U.S. state and local economies over the last decade. Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized marriage equality, an estimated 591,000 same-sex couples have married, with 80 percent hosting celebrations. Their weddings have generated nearly $5 billion in spending and created significant tax revenue, underscoring the economic benefits brought by marriage equality, especially in regions with fewer LGBTQ+ residents.
Marriage equality has had a significant impact on the lives and well-being of same-sex couples in the U.S., it has offered a substantial financial benefit to businesses as well as state and local governments.
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