Weddings in Myrtle Beach 

Each year, hundreds of couples choose to tie the knot in Myrtle Beach. Many brides and grooms travel to the Grand Strand particularly for this reason while others are locals that are enticed by the idea of getting married on or near the beach rather than in a more traditional venue.

This beach town heartily welcomes couples who want to hold their ceremony and/or reception here and there are plenty of venues available to accommodate either. Generally, advance planning is necessary so as to secure a marriage license and the proper permits that might be required to use a particular venue. However, in some cases, couples can schedule a fairly impromptu event.

 

 

Securing a Marriage License

            Couples most have a valid South Carolina marriage license in order to marry within the borders of the state. To obtain a license in Horry County, where Myrtle Beach is located, couples must go in person to one of three Government and Justice Center offices in the county. They are located in Conway, Little River, and Surfside Beach. An application can be downloaded previous to visiting one of the offices and filing it with the proper administrator. Applications must be on file for at least 24 hours before the wedding can occur. Fees are $50 for county residents, $75 for state residents, and $100 for those who live out of state but are subject to change.

Wedding Venues

?    The Beach – Non-commercial weddings are permitted on the public beach throughout the city of Myrtle Beach. There are also a few private portions of the beach that extend to the high tide line where the city has no jurisdiction over weddings. Consult the city authorities for more information on specific locations.

?    Public Parks – Many of the public parks in Myrtle Beach, both in commercial and residential areas, require reservations and/or permits in order to hold a ceremony in those locations. Shelter rental is available in some of the parks. Permits may be denied if the wedding is deemed to potentially have a negative impact on traffic or other concerns, especially in residential areas. Other park guests cannot be asked to leave the park.

?    Churches and other places of worship – There are literally dozens of places of worship that can accommodate weddings in Myrtle Beach. Each has their own rules and regulations, especially when it comes to accommodating non-members. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for a list of houses of worship.

?    Wedding chapels – There are a handful of wedding chapels in Myrtle Beach that are eager to accommodate both locals and out-of-towners who wish to hold their weddings in this pretty beach town.

o       Wedding Chapel by the Sea – This facility has two pretty chapels and a fountain-side gazebo nestled among stately oak trees. An onsite wedding coordinator helps arrange all the details. There’s a small reception space available for small hors d’oeuvres parties after the ceremony. Several affordable package options are available.

o       Myrtle Beach Wedding Chapel – One of the first chapels in the area, this attractive little chapel is not as ornate as some but offers very affordable package options starting at just over $200. They also offer services outside of their own chapel and are willing to travel to a resort, park, or other location.

o       Together Forever Chapel – Dubbed a “chapel for all faiths”, this facility has plenty of space for both the ceremony and a reception of up to 75 people. A wedding planner coordinates all the needs of the bride and groom and will also assist couples in setting up ceremonies at locations away from the chapel.  There’s also an in-house bakery.

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