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.

So MB law you offers 1 exception for beach weddings:  It’s allowed ONLY above the high tide line (wrack line/ or where sand meets the dunes) at a few older oceanfront hotels that were “grandfathered” in because they are private property. 

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 INSIGHT TO LOOPHOLES IN THIS: 

• 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. PLUS, they are MUCH more beautiful, natural, located very nearby, and those other locations allow beach weddings.