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Recommendations for a Beach location in the Gulf or Carolinas??

michelle7227michelle7227 member
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My fiance and I would like an intimate, casual beach ceremony either in the Gulf or North or South Carolina.  I've searched online and it's pretty overwhelming!  Wanted to see if anyone had any first hand experience w/ a place they loved.

Thanks!
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Re: Recommendations for a Beach location in the Gulf or Carolinas??

  • michelle7227michelle7227 member
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    edited December 2011
    My fiance and I would like an intimate, casual beach ceremony either in the Gulf or North or South Carolina.  I've searched online and it's pretty overwhelming!  Wanted to see if anyone had any first hand experience w/ a place they loved.

    Thanks!
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  • jagore08jagore08 member
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    edited December 2011
    Try the local boards.  They can be found in the blue column to your left under Local Wedding Boards.
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  • HKD817HKD817
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    edited December 2011
    My boss's daughter just got married in the Gulf in July. Pensacola beach. It was beautiful and intimate.
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  • brokenhallelujahbrokenhallelujah
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    edited December 2011
    I live in Wilmington, NC which is on the coast. The beaches here are Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and the Fort Fisher State Park. There are some restrictions & special permits you have to get here for having beach weddings (for example, some beaches don't allow decor on the beach). There is also the aquarium at Fort Fisher which allows ceremonies & receptions to be held within the aquarium. I'm not sure of the price.

    Just a few ideas to look at. :)
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  • FutureMrsFraserFutureMrsFraser
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married on Kure Beach, the permit was $35, we can have chairs, decor, etc. The other surrounding beaches do not allow decorations. Our reception is being held at the Halyburton Park Events Center in Wilmington, it holds 60 people seating indoors, 110 if you use the outdoor seating as well.

    Google cape fear wedding, it should pull up a site that will be a great resource for you if you end up having your wedding in the area. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
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  • sunnysarahinNCsunnysarahinNC
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    edited December 2011
    we've have property at pawley's island, sc. there's a lot of venues, so it depends on what you're looking for. I'd also rec hilton head.
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  • hlumbf2010hlumbf2010
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married on the Outer Banks using Beach Ball events. They do everything for you and prices depend on the package you get based on the number of guests you will have. You can google beach ball events for more info.
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  • alliegator8alliegator8 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am getting married at the Surf City center on Sept. 19th.  There is no permit to use the beach. Just no tents or open flames on the public areas.  We're having the ceremony on the beach in front of the center and the reception inside.  Highly recommend it.  It is a small place (holds about 125 max) and is right on the beach. Fairly new building.  And it is away from the more crowded places like wilmington.  We also looked at Southport.  That is beautiful!  We ended up with the Surf City center though b/c we wanted to be on the beach and it was cheaper.
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  • michelle7227michelle7227 member
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    edited December 2011
    THANK YOU LADIES!!!  Your suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!  Smile
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  • andeelwilsonandeelwilson
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting married in Frisco, NC (Outer Banks) at "The Love Boat" event home and there is both a gazebo area in the backyard for a "green" backdrop, and also a private beach on the soundside for an intimate wedding (no fees, decorate as you wish, etc).  Check them out through Hatteras Realty if that is a route you are interested in! :) Good Luck!
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