Myrtle Beach, SC
If you're thinking about a wedding on public property within the City of Myrtle Beach, here are some helpful details.
The public beach... Commercially-produced weddings are not permitted on the public beach. Non-commercial weddings are allowed on the public 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.
Public parks in commercial areas, by 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.
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.
Parks in residential areas, by 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.
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's a list of city parks in commercial areas:
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Hurl Rock Park, Ocean Boulevard at 20th Avenue South
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Nance Plaza, Kings Highway at Ninth Avenue North
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Justin W. Plyler Boardwalk Park, Ocean Boulevard at Mr. Joe White Avenue (11th Avenue North)
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Chapin Park, Kings Highway at 16th Avenue North
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Anderson Family Park, Ocean Boulevard at 20th Avenue North
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Cameron Park, Ocean Boulevard at 27th Avenue North
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Gardens by the Sea, Ocean Boulevard at Haskell Circle
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Futrell Park, Mr. Joe White Avenue and Dunbar Street
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Grand Park at The Market Common, Farrow Parkway
