Beach Ceremony - What to do After?

melliott09

Anyone have a beach ceremony in MB/NMB and not have a formal reception after? We are not renting a house, we are staying in timeshares, so having a reception type bbq is out.

We are not having a formal reeption, but will most likely go out to eat after and maybe a small type reception, like dinner with wedding cake.

I've seen some talk about a dinner cruise or renting out a room in a resturant. There will be between 25-35 people (all immediate family).

Any suggestions and what did you cost you?

mjohnson9385

I have never rented out a dinner cruise, but I have seen it go by in NMB! And there are about 1 million restaurants in Myrtle beach/ NMB/ and surrounding areas! And of any them are willing to book that many people, especially the way things have been going here! I work in the restaurant industry, and its summertime,and during any months of year we would love a party of 35 to come in! haha However, not all restaurants are open during off season? There are many diff. types of restaurant, depends on the type of food you want! Off hand I know of a small Italian place called the Cafe Italia in Myrtle Beach, and they would prob book the whole rest. for you! Thats just one suggestion, but there are plethura of restaurants here, just google search it and you'll find one! Narrow down to type of food you want to eat to celebrate your big day, and that should help alot!

suz62984

It is bad etiquette, and rude, to not have a little something after the ceremony. Your guests travelled to your wedding and brought you gifts so at least have a little something.

I would suggest a restaurant; however when looking keep in mind that you are getting married 7/6 which means that Myrtle Beach will be packed! Try to find out if the restaurants have a special room or section where they can accommodate all of your guests.

The dinner tours might be good. I found several links:
http://www.myrtlebeach-charters.com/cruises.htm
http://www.bigmcasino.com/myrtle-beach/about-us/dining/
http://www.mbriverboat.com/New/BoatRides.aspx?boatId=f1e2044a-3634-457c-af28-e271d0047ad3

melliott09

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[QUOTE]It is bad etiquette, and rude, to not have a little something after the ceremony. Your guests travelled to your wedding and brought you gifts so at least have a little something. I would suggest a restaurant; however when looking keep in mind that you are getting married 7/6 which means that Myrtle Beach will be packed! Try to find out if the restaurants have a special room or section where they can accommodate all of your guests. The dinner tours might be good. I found several links: <a href="http://www.myrtlebeach-charters.com/cruises.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.myrtlebeach-charters.com/cruises.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigmcasino.com/myrtle-beach/about-us/dining/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigmcasino.com/myrtle-beach/about-us/dining/</a> <a href="http://www.mbriverboat.com/New/BoatRides.aspx?boatId=f1e2044a-3634-457c-af28-e271d0047ad3" rel="nofollow">http://www.mbriverboat.com/New/BoatRides.aspx?boatId=f1e2044a-3634-457c-af28-e271d0047ad3</a>
Posted by suz62984[/QUOTE]

In my case, I don't find it rude to not have a reception after. We choose to have our ceremony while on a joint family vacation, so we know our immediate family will be there to witness our wedding day. We would generally go out to eat anyway, being on vacation. But thanks for the links to the cruises, I think something like that would be a perfect end to the night, I'm gonna look into them!