(see Page 2, step 1 on our “Any Package” Contract)
Experience sublime, fun and personalized Officiating for ANY couple (since 2004 actually), male or female Officiants, custom vows from traditional to creative to non-religious. This includes a sand ceremony and bottle, shell horn herald, your dress code, keepsake copy of vows, license filing afterward, all consultations (unlimited phone, text, emails, etc), and unlimited referrals for other services. Read more…
FYI: discount for active Military/Police/Fire/EMS by bride or groom, or for vows renewal, or no license needed, and all winter dates CLICK HERE!
Gay weddings and all LGBTQ+ couples and straight couples warmly welcome too. Read more…
5 THINGS INCLUDED FREE in ALL officiating performed by our Wedding Minister/Officiant:
IF it applies, Margo’s travel fee is $0 (zero) when Margo arrives with Rev. David! Otherwise, when she is solo, see All Travel Fees listed HERE. including 4 ZERO travel fee beaches/towns!
For destinations beyond ones listed on this website, please discuss travel fee directly with Margo.
Extra, duplicate USB Flashdrive for those who want printable images OF THEIR OWN. Includes same digital, printable, finished images as original Flashdrive SENT TO COUPLE, a Printing Permission letter, a bubble-wrapped Flashdrive shipped (in US only, overseas is extra postage), first class USPS with tracking to their home or to the couple (your choice).
Add Shooting time 60 mins, tax, 80+ more images, up to 80 ppl, $350
Add Shooting time 30 mins, tax, 80+ more images, up to 40 ppl, $250
Add Second Shooter/Photographer for 60 mins, 100+ more images $300
Contact “Bob Collins Video Productions” for his great 1 & 1 Package at a reasonable price! Since 1988, Bob Collins is an experienced, fast, kind, expert who is a fun, talented and reliable professional videographer. No travel fee for Bob between Holden Beach NC to Georgetown SC (farther locations with travel fee).
Bob is independent of Beachpeople Weddings, so please book with him directly at bobvox.com/beachweddings
Images are best ones chosen and designed by Margo, with custom photo/title on Hardcover book and spine, also Lay-flat spine/binding (easily see whole page spread, no bowed pages). Also, subtle art graphics added to some pages to enhance layouts. Each book fee includes shipping to your home (in USA only, overseas is extra postage), by first class straight from the printing company. Your 100% satisfaction guaranteed by Margo. Replace or refund, your choice. See SAMPLE BOOKS here…
YOU choose which image and email Margo with that image #. Printed on canvas on wood frame with sawtooth hanger hardware included. Museum black-edges or a wraparound image edges: Margo chooses best edges for that image. Shipping included (US only, overseas is extra postage). 100% guaranteed — replace or 100% refund, your choice:
Wooden Flute Serenade, Live (on Contract, Page 2, step 1)–Our David Sears plays live the wooden, Native American-style cedar or a crystal-embedded Love Flute (or the White Flute in wet weather) at whatever point you wish: bride entrance, groom entrance, guests seating, first dance on the beach, etc. Hear him play now…
PA System Rental and Music (on Contract Page 2, step 1)–We haul in and out, set up and break down, our cordless, 100-watt portable, self-contained speaker and amplifier, (optional) 1 wireless mic & 1 handheld mic. We have all iPod/cellphone hookup cords, all on a 4 – 6ft. tall stand. At ceremony only. Your recorded music!
Custom made by Margo, Large Honeymoon Basket (on Contract Page 2, step 1)–hand-assembled just for YOU. Upscale, large, fancy, designer keepsake basket, premium Chocolate Box in mixed flavors, gourmet saltwater taffy, fine cheese & water crackers, we include a gift of your choice of finer wine / champagne or 2 fine non-alcohols, other fine finger foods, 2 goatmilk/honey soaps handcrafted by Margo, large fine-milled Candle, wooden matches, romantic and useful beach souvenirs (cool & useful stuff, never junk!), a cute stuffed “Ring Bear”, quality Seashells with a big Carolina Whelk, fine glass flutes, plus décor, and Keepsake frame-able Marriage Certificate & Vows in a Binder. Hand delivered to you before ceremony! See our 1-minute video of a tiny tour of this basket HERE!
Keepsake Marriage Certificate, sample
A Regular sized Honeymoon Basket (on Contract Page 2, step 2)–We include a gift of Champagne or red Wine or white Wine or sparkling Juice (your choice) along with 2 glass flutes; small glass jar Candle; wooden matches; 1 handcrafted-by-Margo honey & goatmilk Honeymoon Soap; a Carolina whelk seashell; your choice of 1 dark, milk, or white premium Chocolate; saltwater taffy, Keepsake frame-able Marriage Certificate; packed in a colorful, beach-worthy plastic bucket with tissue and bow! Hand delivered!
Celtic Stones Toss or Wishing Stone Toss Add-on Ceremony (see Page 2, step 2)–At beginning of ceremony, a releasing of the Old, and welcoming of the New! Everyone receives 3 small stones and is invited to the water’s edge. The Officiant leads everyone to make 3 throws into the ocean, as a group, while Officiant says 3 Celtic spiritual blessings or non-religious Wishing Stone Toss. Fun, grounding, and POPULAR! We supply clean stones.
Keepsake Marriage Certificate (Page 2, step 2)–Suitable for framing, a formal, lovely custom graphics, your full names/ date /location on fine, thick certificate paper, corners clover-notched, embossed golden foil seal, hand signed commemorating your wedding day!
Memorial Blessing (on Page 2, step 2)–Custom wording at beginning of the ceremony memorializing any loved ones not present–simple or elaborate, like a moment of silence, or a simple prayer, or throwing roses into the surf. You supply roses.
Tying the Knot (on Page 2, step 2)–After the Rings Exchange, tie your half of a SUPER simple fisherman’s knot (we show you how), then together you pull the 2 half-knots into One whole knot! Displays well in a shadow box later! We supply 2 satin-y, white, thick, ropes that David meticulously prepares by personally hand-lashing the ends neatly.
Kids Vows or Guests Vows or Parents-in-Laws Vows (look on Page 2, step 2)–For children or In-laws to say “I do” in a fun and meaningful way, accepting their new family member in response to customized wording, in support of your new marriage. BTW most kids simply say “I do” in unison, or just nod and smile.
Gratitude Gifting (Page 2, step 2)–During ceremony, the Couple gives a beautiful, special keepsake fancy seashell to parents, in-laws or whomever, and Officiant speaks customized words of how the shells represent Appreciation and Love. We supply 1-4 gorgeous, large, gift-quality seashells which your recipients keep. Various sample pics of shells:
Jewish Smash the Glass (Page 2, step 2)–At end of ceremony, the Officiant describes and blesses of the ancient Hebrew ritual for the groom or couple to stomp on wrapped light bulb, with a “Mazel Tov!”
Rehearsal (optional service) (on Page 2, step 2)–Please ask us about our popular, graceful, no-cost alternative to a typical rehearsal. If we do attend your Rehearsal, it must be scheduled outside of sunset times and no weekends please. ALSO, we offer a free Alternative Rehearsal Guide (its been published in wedding mags too). Email us for a PDF copy, with color coded charts and all. 🙂
Four Gifts from the Deep (Page 2, step 2)–fun and MEANINGFUL! During the ceremony, Couple places four total strands of keepsake seashell lei’s on each other while 4 blessings are repeated: for Patience, Joy, Love, and Connection. We supply unique, handcrafted Seashell Lei’s which you keep.
Rings Blessing or Warming Ceremony (on Contract Page 2, step 2)–During the ceremony, all guests touch and bless the couple’s wedding rings as they pass them around safely in your sheer fabric drawstring bags.
During ceremony, an ancient symbolic bonding of your right hands with ribbons or cords! A heartfelt, custom promises/vows are declared while Officiant places up to 7 cords or ribbons (your choice on how many or which kind)around your hands (temporarily). Bring your own lovely 3-ft. cords/ribbons to ceremony!
Family Broom Jump (Page 2, step 2) At the end of the ceremony, the couple, family, and/or friends jump over the Marriage Broom in honor of the new union of marriage, or new beginnings as a new families, or re-commitment to own exisiting marriage. Great for photos and a LOT of fun for everyone! Bring your own decorated, special broom to hang afterward in your home.
First Gifts Ceremony (Page 2, step 2) At end of ceremony, the first gift between the Couple which becomes an anniversary tradition in the future. Use 2 red roses or 2 gift-quality seashells (you supply these items).
Native American Rite of 7 Steps (Page 2, step 2)–During the Ceremony and after Minister calls the 7 Directions as blessing of the space and marriage. Holding hands, the couple takes 7 Steps together while facing each other (someone walks backward and leads), while taking turns speaking 7 wedding vows in an easy, fun, repeat-after-me style with the Officiant nearby. Can walk side by side instead.
Realistic and lovely Rental Flowers with No Fuss!
Silk and Artificial Bouquets & Boutonnieres for Rent (see Page 2, step 2 of Any Package Contract). Hand-delivery and tax included, handcrafted gorgeously by professional florist in 5 color schemes:
