Myrtle Beach Law Disallows Beach Weddings
City of Myrtle Beach restricts Beach Weddings ~
The law of the City of Myrtle Beach, SC prohibits commercial beach weddings within city limits on beach — see it here: https://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/things-to-do/weddings-honeymoons/know-the-rules
In summary it says: “City of Myrtle Beach public beach: Commercially produced weddings are not permitted on the public beach [within city limits]. Non-commercial weddings are allowed on the public beach. A commercially produced wedding includes services that have been paid for…”
And there is more in there you NEED to read yourself.
Confusing? Yes. So MB law you offers 2 exceptions for beach weddings:
- It’s allowed ONLY above the high tide line (wrack line/row of dead seaweed/flotsam) at a few older oceanfront hotels that were “grandfathered” in because they are private property.
- Non-commercial beach weddings are allowed. What’s the difference between commercial and non-commercial?
- “Commercial” you pay people to do services (such as an Officiant, chair/arbor rentals, Photographer).
- “Non-commercial” ALL your service people are volunteers only.
BUT GOOD NEWS:
- Some oceanfront places have a “Myrtle Beach SC” address online, but actually sit OUTSIDE city limits–so you can do your ceremony there!
- this law does NOT prohibit ceremonies being held on the lawns, patios, gardens and pools of oceanfront hotels/resorts OVERLOOKING the ocean…that is private property.
- Southern city limit line – the Springmaid Pier itself is the city-limit line (right side of that pier allows beach weddings; left side is no).
- Northern city limit line -Starts at The Dunes Beach Club (about around the start of Shore Drive).
- Avoid the hassle: we strongly suggest using other nearby great locations. They are MUCH more beautiful, natural, located very nearby, and they allow beach weddings.