We get this question all the time.

The truth of the matter is that within the City of Myrtle Beach, you may not have a ”commercially produced wedding” on the public beach.  The generally accepted local interpretation is this means no chairs, arbors, amplification equipment, or other items that might impede pedestrian traffic are allowed, and no money may exchange hands for services rendered. But don’t take this as legal advice and run the risk of getting a citation. To verifiy what the City’s interpretation of a commercially produced wedding is, we strongly recommend that you contact the City directly.

You CAN have your wedding on private property that borders the beach, such as a resort or vacation home. In addition, the City of North Myrtle Beach and some of the towns that border Myrtle Beach on the south (Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island) do allow commercially-produced beach weddings with a permit.