What are the options for outdoor Myrtle Beach wedding venues?
In addition to the chapel, the Wedding Chapel by the Sea performs both beach and garden weddings. Our grounds, which features a waterfall, moss-draped oaks, wisteria, and azaleas, provide the romance of a southern garden and the appeal of a South Carolina wedding. In addition, we conduct small beautiful weddings on the beach.
If I schedule an outdoor wedding and it rains, what is the backup plan?
In the event of inclement weather, outdoor ceremonies will be moved into our wedding chapel.
Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax?
If you prefer the tradition of the groom not seeing the bride in her wedding attire before the ceremony, Wedding Chapel by the Sea provides separate dressing areas for our Chapel and Garden Weddings. Due to the off site location, no dressing rooms are available for the beach weddings.
Do you provide music for the ceremony?
Whether it’s a chapel, garden or beach wedding, we provide music for all ceremonies, regardless of their location.
Are flowers and decorations included? Are candles allowed?
The wedding chapel has beautiful candelabras with flower arrangements. You can make additional simple decorating arrangements with your wedding coordinator.
Do you have a reception area?
Wedding Chapel by the Sea offers a reception space which comfortably accommodates small gatherings of friends and family members. The reception area is conveniently located adjacent to the chapel. Weather permitting, a covered patio is available as an outdoor reception space. Please note: alcohol is NOT permited anywhere in the building or on the grounds. All catering is in-house.
Is wedding photography included? Where will you take photographs?
Wedding Chapel by the Sea provides you with a professional photographer to capture your ceremony in front of our waterfall, gardens, chapel or on the beach. Our Myrtle Beach wedding packages offer a variety of options to preserve you wedding memories. In addition, each photo package includes digital copies of your images to share online.
How can I share my wedding album with friends and family?
Wedding Chapel by the Sea offers an online password-protected photograph album. Anyone with whom you share your personal password can access the online wedding album to view the photography and order high-quality prints.
After the expiration of the hosting of your on-line photo gallery [based on your wedding package], your photos will remain available for a limited additional period in our archive. During the archive period, you can re-access your on-line photo gallery by:
1) Clicking on “Client Photo Login” on our website home page.
2) A purple box beside your names indicates that your photos have been archived.
3) Click on your name and follow the on-screen instructions.
4) For the payment of a $20 archive access fee, you will receive both hosting of your on-line gallery for an additional 3 days and a $10 coupon code to be used toward the purchase of prints.
Can I have my own officiant?
Yes! Please ask about our outside officiant form.
How can get a South Carolina marriage license?
You will need a marriage license issued in South Carolina to get married in South Carolina. Each county has a probate court where an application can be obtained. Any county in SC can issue a license that can be used anywhere in the state. There is a 24-hour waiting period when you receive your license once the application is completed. For out-of-state residents, both counties can assist you in applying for a license online. The two closest counties to us are:
1) Horry County: 1301 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526 Phone: (843) 915-5370
2) Georgetown County: 401 Cleland St #140, Georgetown, SC 29440 Phone: (843) 545-3274
