
Sand, Shells, and Wedding Bells
February 14
Boasting spectacular vistas of the Atlantic coastline, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, beach wedding locations offer more than just romance, they offer memories that will last a lifetime. A variety of options to serve as the backdrop to your nuptials can also mean a variety of rules and regulations. A Myrtle Beach area wedding planner can help you decipher what paperwork you may need, along with any location rules, but if you want to plan it on your own and on public property within the City of Myrtle Beach, here are some things to know:
(info courtesy of the City of Myrtle Beach)
City of Myrtle Beach public beach: Commercially produced weddings are not permitted on the public beach. Non-commercial weddings are allowed on the public beach.
A commercially produced wedding includes services that have been paid for like professional photography. An example of a non-commercial ceremony might be a small group where a certified acquaintance performs the vows and a friend takes pictures.
City of Myrtle Beach private portions of the beach: Only a handful of oceanfront lots extend to the high tide line, and the city has no jurisdiction for either commercially produced or non-commercial weddings on those few lot extensions.
City of Myrtle Beach public parks in commercial areas, with reservation: Commercially produced and non-commercial weddings are permitted in public parks in the commercial areas of the city, with an approved Facility Use Permit. Contact the Parks Division at (843) 918-2332.
Shelter rental is required if a shelter exists at the park ($25 for city residents; $42.75 for non-residents). For commercially produced weddings, if the Facility Use Permit is in the name of a company, insurance certification is required. Insurance certification is not required if the Facility Use Permit is in the name of the bride or groom.
City of Myrtle Beach public parks in commercial areas, without reservation: Commercially produced and non-commercial weddings are permitted without a Facility Use Permit. Other park users cannot be required to leave the park.
City of Myrtle Beach parks in residential areas, with reservation: Commercially produced weddings are prohibited. Non-commercial weddings are permitted with an approved Facility Use Permit. No insurance certificate is required. The city may deny a Facility Use Permit based on any factor, including traffic and neighborhood impact. Shelter rental is required if a shelter exists at the park ($25 for city residents; $42.75 for non-residents).
City of Myrtle Beach parks in residential areas, without reservation: Commercially produced weddings are prohibited. Non-commercial weddings are permitted with an approved Facility Use Permit. No insurance certificate is required. Other park users cannot be required to leave the park. Here is a list of city parks in commercial areas:
(info courtesy of the City of North Myrtle Beach)
We want nothing more than for your North Myrtle Beach wedding experience to be a positive one. You can help us achieve that goal by being aware of and following our laws. These are the same laws that apply to all North Myrtle Beach visitors and residents.
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Most beach weddings will not require the issuance of a Special Event Permit. However, it is conceivable that a wedding could exceed the Special Event Permit threshold, and a permit would be necessary. The threshold for requiring a Special Event Permit is listed below:
General guidelines for wedding requiring no permit are as follows:
The beach is considered a public area, and no one has exclusive use of any section of the beach. With this in mind, the following location issues are applicable:
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