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Practical, Charleston-specific guidance. General information only — not legal or insurance advice.
In South Carolina, marriage licenses are issued by the county Probate Court, and there is a waiting period of at least 24 hours between applying and receiving the license. Check the current requirements, fees and ID rules directly with the Probate Court in the county where you apply. We add the application date to your planning calendar; the application itself is yours.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. We write a weather plan for every event — tent holds, indoor alternatives and a decision deadline — and recommend you look at third-party wedding insurance early. We don't sell insurance.
Many Charleston-area beaches and public parks require a permit for ceremonies, and rules on chairs, arches, music and guest counts vary by municipality. Apply early; your proposal shows whether the permit is yours, the venue's, or a quoted line item.
Plan roughly one shucking station per 15–20 guests, a covered area for rain, gloves and knives from the caterer, and a separate menu for guests who don't eat shellfish. A licensed caterer handles the roast and the bar.
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