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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! The information and links below will help you plan a wedding at one of South Carolina's many beautiful beaches.
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South Carolina Beach Weddings
Beach weddings are popular in South Carolina during the late spring, summer, and early fall – when it's warm – and they offer an alternative to traditional indoor weddings. All beaches in South Carolina are public, but some are not accessible unless you have a boat or special permission to enter the gates.
Kiawah Island,
Seabrook Island, and
Fripp Island are three of the most well-known gated beaches in South Carolina.
South Carolina's other beaches are equally lovely and include
Sullivan's Island,
Hilton Head,
Folly Beach. Keep in mind restrictions set by the local governments regarding parking, alcohol, and fireworks. Also be sure to consult
tide charts for South Carolina when planning – a high tide could leave little room for guests!
Edisto Beach Weddings | Colleton County
Edisto is a rural island about 45 minutes south of historic
Charleston. Its beach offers many
vacation rentals as well as a golf resort. Click to find
Edisto wedding rules and permit applications. View
photos of Edisto Beach here.
Folly Beach Weddings | Charleston County
There is no cost to use Folly Beach for your wedding, although if more than 25 people will be present, you must obtain a permit from the Folly Beach Public Safety Office. Folly's municipal clerk can serve as an officiant if desired. The
Pelican Watch Shelter is a Charleston County Park facility on the southwest end of the beach which can accommodate up to 200 guests. It allows for a beach wedding with more parking and a shelter for the reception. There are many
vacation rentals available in the Charleston area offering a variety of amenities.
Hilton Head Weddings | Beaufort County
Hilton Head is a rather famous stop along Atlantic Coast. Isolated until the mid-20th century, electricity came to the island in 1950 and a two-lane swing bridge made the island accessible to cars in 1956. Today, Hilton Head is such a popular golfing and vacation destination that its population quadruples during the summer months! In addition to its beautiful beaches, many vacation rentals and world-famous golf courses, the Harbour Town Lighthouse and nearby ACE Basin Wildlife Refuge are popular attractions enjoyed year-round.
A permit is required from the Town of Hilton Head Island for weddings and all other beach ceremonies. The permit form can be found
at this link.
Isle of Palms Weddings | Charleston County
This
link leads to information about weddings on the beach and advises you contact the police department to make them aware of your event. You and your guests will feel at home in one of the island's
vacation rentals.
Kiawah Island Weddings | Charleston County
Kiawah is a private island in Charleston County. Catering services are available through the resort, and must be used for all food and beverage needs. You can click this link to
learn more.
Myrtle Beach Weddings | Horry County
This
link leads to a quick list of beach rules and regulations for the City of Myrtle Beach, including those on having a beach wedding. Commercially produced weddings are not allowed on the beach, but non-commercial weddings are allowed on the public beaches. Non-commercial weddings are those with simple ceremonies with no structures, no wedding planners, and no one making a profit. A minister, justice of the peace, or friend may perform the ceremony for a small gratuity.
Myrtle Beach vacation rentals can provide the perfect accommodations for the wedding party and guests alike.
North Myrtle Beach Weddings | Horry County
This
webpage link will answer questions and offer suggestions regarding beach weddings in North Myrtle Beach. Both commercial and non-commercial weddings are permitted. There are also several
North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals in the area.
