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Wedding Officiant: South Carolina Simple Weddings
Wedding Officiant: South Carolina Simple Weddings
South Carolina Simple Weddings
Welcome
Congratulations! If you are reading this you must be getting married or renewing your vows! Times have changed dramatically and weddings of all sizes are back! But regardless whether you want a large or a small wedding there is no place better than South Carolina. Come see for yourself!!!
How Far Is Bluffton/Hilton Head
How Far Away Is Bluffton/ Hilton Head?
You Can Drive In A Day or Two!
You can drive to the Bluffton/ Hilton Head area from all the major cities of the North East. We have plenty of hotels, lovely beaches and great golf. Prices are reasonable and you can be married without spending a lot of money.
An intimate wedding in South Carolina is much nicer than a courthouse wedding, We can help you get married and start your new life now!
HOW FAR IS IT? TRAVEL TIMES BY CAR
It is easy to get to the Bluffton/ Hilton Head area by car:
Atlanta is a 4:00 hour drive or 275 miles
Boston is a 16:00 hour drive or 1,000 miles
Baltimore is a 9:20 hour drive and is 605 miles
New York City is a 12:30 hour drive or 790 miles
Philadelphia is an 11:00 hour drive or 700 miles
Washington is an 8:00 hour drive or 570 miles
Photography and Catering
We can refer you to an excellent local photographer and can make arrangements for a hall and catering.
Fees
What will it cost?
Ceremony Fee (for weddings or vow renewals):
Weekdays: $295
Weekends (Friday after 2:30pm to Sunday evening): $375
Rehearsal Fee (if applicable): $200
In general a rehearsal is not necessary. Jim is happy to rehearse the ceremony in advance but this is a cost that can be avoided unless the couple would feel uncomfortable without it.
Simple Signing: $85
This is the minimum ceremony required by law to be married. Jim meets the couple and asks some questions, pronounces them married, and signs the marriage license.
Filing the License: $20
The happy couple usually returns the marriage license to the courthouse for filing. If you prefer, we can do this for you.
Payment can be made by VISA, MASTERCARD, Discover, American Express or Cash. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when you book. The balance is due no later than two weeks before the wedding. For weddings taking place with two weeks of booking the full fee is required on booking,
Getting the License
Where to go and cost
You can go to any South Carolina County Probate Judge's office to apply for a South Carolina marriage license. The license is good forever and does not expire. You do not have to get your marriage license in the same county in which you are getting married in.
For the Bluffton/Hilton Head area you go to the Beaufort County Probate Judge's offices. The Court has two addresses:
Beaufort Main Office:
102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.
Tel: 843-255-5850
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. [Monday through Friday].
Applications for Marriage Licenses accepted from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. [Monday through Friday]. Appointments preferred.
Hilton Head Island Satellite Office:
County Government Center South, 539 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938.
Tel: 843-255-5866.
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. [Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays].
Closed from 12:00pm until 1:00pm for lunch.
Applications for Marriage Licenses accepted, by appointment only, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
There is a fee for the marriage license which depends on where the couple lives:
If either or both applicants reside in Beaufort County...$50.00;
If neither applicant resides in Beaufort County, but at least one resides in South Carolina...$75.00;
If both applicants reside outside of South Carolina...$95.00.
All fees must be paid by cash in exact amount.
YOU CAN GET A LICENSE BY MAIL BUT IT TAKES ABOUT A MONTH -- SO DO THIS ONLY IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF TIME:
You can get your license from Charleston County and they have the relevant documents on-line at the link below. Again, you must sign the application for a license before a Notary Public. A license from any county court in South Carolina is valid for a marriage anywhere in South Carolina.
https://ez-filing.net/sc-applications/Application/Marriage_SC_Mobile?CountyID=1
Getting the license: Step by step
The actual process of getting the license is easy but you have to dot your i's and cross your t's.
What to do
To apply for your marriage license, the two of you will need to:
1. Go to the office of a South Carolina County Probate Judge. The hours when you can get a license in Beaufort County are set out above. In other counties the hours are typically 9:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
2. Go together. The two of you must apply together in person.
3. Bring valid photo identification.
4. The license fee has to be paid in cash so bring at least $120 in cash -- that will be enough anywhere in South Carolina.
5. The marriage license will be available for pick up 24 hours later. This period is a legal requirement so you have to wait the full 24 hours. If you apply for the marriage license in the afternoon it won't be ready until the afternoon. You can also ask the court office to mail it to you or you can have someone else pick it up for you or you can pick it up later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers
Do we need witnesses? No. The State of South Carolina does not require witnesses.
Can we write our own vows? Yes. The officiant will tell you when to say them.
Can we be married on the beach? Absolutely! And there is no venue cost for being married at the beach! A beach wedding is romantic and inexpensive. See the action button on this page for more details.
Do you require a deposit? A 50% non-refundable deposit is required when you book. The balance is due no later than two weeks before the wedding.
How far in advance do we have to book? We can usually work in weddings on short notice or very short notice.
What happens if we have to change the date or cancel? We are happy to change the date for no additional charge, subject to availability. In the event of cancellation, the deposit is nonrefundable. If the wedding is cancelled less than two weeks before the event, there is no refund.
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