Ocean Front Weddings in Myrtle Beach

If you have ever dreamed of a private, romantic wedding on the beach, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina may be just the place you were looking for. The city of Myrtle Beach allows non-commercial weddings on the beach, no fees, no permits, no permission required.

However, the city prohibits commercially-produced weddings and other commercial transactions on the public beach. This includes wedding planning services, catering and commercial wedding photography. Structures, including arches, also are prohibited on the public beach.

The only way a commercial wedding could take place on the beach in Myrtle Beach is if it occurs on one of the few private properties whose lot extends to the high tide line.

Should a commercial elements be part of your wedding plans, the city of Myrtle Beach has several beautiful parks, oceanfront and elsewhere, that make great settings, and those in commercial areas are available for commercially-produced weddings. Weddings in public parks do not need a permit if you are willing to share the park with the public. Otherwise a Facility Use Permit (cityofmyrtlebeach.com/PDF%20Forms/Facility%20Use%20Permit.pdf) is required along with Shelter rental. For more information about weddings in Myrtle Beach parks, contact the Parks Division at 843-918-2332.

Whatever location you choose, do not forget the marriage license. Horry County Probate Court issues an average of approximately 500 marriage licenses per month. About a third of those are to Horry County residents. The remaining two-thirds are to in-state and out-of-state residents. You will need to apply at the county seat in Conway with the Probate Court Office (843-915-5370).

Additional Information and Resources:

Horry County Courthouse

1310 Second Avenue

Conway, SC

Marriage License instructions, application, fees and hours can be found at:

http://www.horrycounty.org/probatecourt/marriage.asp

Cheryl Hartzman is the author of Myrtle Beach Online, a one stop source for all things Myrtle Beach from attractions to dining to coupons and more. For more information about Myrtle Beach go to http://myrtlebeachonline.blogspot.com