You do not need to be a resident of North Carolina to be married here but you do need a license.  It may be issued by the Register of Deeds office in any county in North Carolina.  Once issued, the Marriage license is valid for 60 days.  There is no waiting period, physical exam or blood test required.

  In New Hanover County, Marriage license Applications are accepted from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday at the Branch of Vital Records Department Office located at 216 N. Second Street.  For directions or more information call 910-798-7754.

  The fee for a Marriage License is currently $60.  Certified copies are $10 each.  The following documents must be presented from both the bride and groom before a license will be issued.
         Picture ID with date of birth, certified copies of birth certificates (if birth certificate is from another country, couple must also provide a certified translation) and an acceptable proof of Social Security numbers or ITIN number. (Will accept W2, statement from Social Security Administration or pay stub with printed SS#).

  Both the bride and groom must be present when the license is issued.

  The Legal age for marriage in North Carolina is 18 (persons over 16 and under 18 can only be married with signed parental consent).  Call 910-341-1302 for additional information.

  If you have been divorced in the last 60 days you should bring your divorce papers.

  A Magistrate, Minister, or any other person authorized by their religious denomination, or federally recognized Indian Tribe, may perform a marriage ceremony.

Rules for Marrying on the Beach

Carolina Beach allows weddings on the beach.  When finished, you must clean up the area and remove all items and trash.  Be sure and leave enough room for emergency vehicles to pass through along the strand.  Parking is scarce unless you use the pay lots.  Please contact the Carolina Beach Park and Recreation at 910-458-7416 for more information.

Kure Beach allows weddings on the beach.  However, if chairs or tents are needed please contact John Batson in the Kure Beach Town Hall at 910-458-6535.  When finished, you must clean up the area and remove all items and trash.  Parking is scarce.  If more information is needed, please call the Kure Beach Police Department at 910-458-7586.

Fort Fisher Historic Park has two Gazebos on the ocean which are available for weddings. A $500 fee (three-hour block) is required for the use of either Gazebo.  $50 fee to reserve the Gazebo for one hour of rehearsal time. If you would like to use the Ocean Grove or Fort Grove area there is also a $500 fee. There is free parking at this location.  Please call John Moseley at 910-458-5580 for availability.

Fort Fisher State Park located next to the Aquarium is also a possibility.  Once you pass the "rocks" at the Ft. Fisher Historic Park, you are on State Park land.  To be married along this strip of the beach, there is a $35 fee and you will need to fill out a Special Activity form which is available at the State Park.  Please call 910-458-5799 for more information.

Accommodations

      Cottages
Palm Air Realty
866-458-5269
info@palmaircottages.com
www.palmairrealtync.com

      Condos
Atlantic Towers Oceanfront Condominiums
800-232-2440
www.atlantic-towers.com

Four Winds - Vacation Paradise
703-477-8023
www.ncbeachcondo.com

      Hotels / Motels
Best Western Plus Wilmington Inn
910-796-0770
bwpluswilmington@aol.com

Atlantic Towers Oceanfront Condominiums
800-232-2440
www.atlantic-towers.com

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
910-458-2030
www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com

Microtel Inn and Suites
910-458-2300
cbeachmicrotel@aol.com

Savannah Inn
910-458-6555
info@thesavannahinn.com
www.thesavannahinn.com

Banquet / Reception Facilities

American Legion Post 129
910-458-4253
Carolina Beach

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
910-392-9021 ext. 254
audra.walker@beaurivagegolf.com
www.beaurivagegolf.com

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
910-458-2030
www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com

Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
910-279-6886
www.ftfishermilrec.com

Henerietta III / Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc.
910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162
cfrboats@ec.rr.com
www.cfrboats.com

Havana's Restaurant
910-458-2822
pete@havanasrestaurant.com
www.havanasrestaurant.com

Jack Mackerel's Island Grill
910-458-7668
support@jackmacks.com
www.jackmacks.com

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
910-458-8257
terry.bryant@ncmail.net
www.ncaquariums.com

Royal Winner Princess II (Cruise Boat)
910-458-5356
winnerboats@charter.net
www.winnerboats.com

Shanty's II Beach and Blues Club
910-233-3266
shantys.two@gmail.com
www.shantys2.com

Cakes & More

Island Cakery
910-458-5568
islandcakery@att.net
www.islandcakery.com

Pleasure Island Cupcakes
910-632-3156/910-777-9595
mimij4554@yahoo.com

The Island Ice Factory
(on the Boardwalk)
910-707-0366
kcooper@atmc.net
www.islandicefactory.com

Catering

Michael's Seafood Restaurant & Catering
910-458-7761
mikescfood@bellsouth.net
www.michaelscfood.com

Chairs, Tents, Tables, etc.

Party Suppliers and Rentals
910-791-0024
michaeldavisjr@bizec.rr.com
www.partysuppliers.net

DJ Services / Karoake

Edge Entertainment
910-508-0349
djmikeworley@yahoo.com

Jolly Mon Da DJ
910-392-2663 or 910-200-5862
jollymondadj@aol.com
www.jollymondadj.com

Dress for the Occasion

Touche
910-458-5006
Carolina Beach

Florists

Island Florals by Roxanne
910-392-6061
island.florals@earthlink.net
www.islandflorals.net

Marshall Gardens
910-458-3292
marshallgardens@msn.com
www.marshallgardens.com

Ministers / Officiates

Weddings at the Beach
Non-denominational Ceremonies
Officiate Nancy Stout
910-458-4361
beachwed@bellsouth.net

Bonded Hearts Weddings and Wine
Lynn Yeso, Pastor
412-951-1128
lynnyeso@gmail.com
www.bondedheartsweddingsandwine.com

Nail Spa

Lisa's Nail
910-458-6800
info@lisanailspa.com
www.lisanailspa.com

Photography

Ocean View Photography
Denis Lemay
910-297-1320
ovp99@gmail.com
www.oceanviewphoto.com

Pleasure Island Photography
Jimmy Lippard
910-470-6804
jimmy@pleasureislandphotography.com
www.pleasureislandphotography.com

Real Estate

Palm Air Realty
910-409-0120
sEAsales@bellsouth.net

Unique Wedding Gifts

Island Chic Consignment Boutique
Opening last week in September
islandchicconsignmentboutique@aol.com
www.islandchiccb.com

The Checkered Church Gift Shop
910-458-0211
checkeredchurch@charter.net
www.checkeredchurch.com

Wedding Favors

The Fudgeboat (on the Boardwalk)
910-458-5823
fudgeboat@bellsouth.net
www.fudgeboat.com

Wedding Locations

Henrietta III / Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc.
910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162
cfrboats@ec.rr.com
www.cfrboats.com

Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
910-279-6886
www.ftfishermilrec.com

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
910-458-8257
terry.bryant@ncmail.net
www.ncaquariums.com

Wedding Party Activities

Carolina Explorer (Charter Boat - cruising or fishing)
910-264-1807
www.carolinaexplorer.com

Pleasure Island Rentals
910-458-4747
PleasureIslandRentals@msn.com

Wedding Planner

Orchid Island Wedding Coordination & Design
910-431-9770
orchidislandevents@gmail.com
www.orchidislandevents.com

Frost & Associates Marketing, Consulting & Events
910-398-8545
sheri@frostandassociatesmarketing.com
www.frostandassociatesmarketing.com

To request a copy of our Wedding Planner please e-mail greg@pleasureislandnc.org.