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That famous southern hospitality, and a landscape that features beaches, mountains, woodlands and waterfalls, make South Carolina an obvious candidate to host your elopement. Those who want altitude might fall in love with the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of North Carolina’s best loved mountain ranges which is perfect for hiking and seeing some tremendous views on the overlooks. The Blue Ridge also has lush woodland areas, and cascading waterfalls which are always worth a stop on your hike, and make great backdrops for photographs. For those who enjoy nature’s scenery but closer to sea level, Charleston is a well-known wedding destination where you could marry on a beautiful plantation, or at the beach. Either makes a great elopement destination!
South Carolina experiences all four seasons, with hot summers and cool winters. The region is prone to hurricanes in the height of summer, so a spring or fall ceremony could be perfect for weather.
All states require a marriage license, so you need to ensure that you understand all of the requirements very early in the planning process. Luckily, it’s fairly straightforward in most cases as long as you meet the criteria and follow the state requirements.
Here is what you need to know about getting a marriage license in South Carolina.
Yes! Same sex marriage is recognized in all states, and at a federal level, under the Respect for Marriage Act which was signed into law in December 2022.
No. Blood tests have been abolished as part of marriage license applications in all 50 states, so don’t worry if you’re afraid of needles!
Once you’ve gotten the admin out of the way, you can get to the part you’ve been dreaming of: the wedding ceremony!
As you’d expect, each state has different requirements to make a marriage legal. Make sure you follow the guide below to get your marriage legally recognized.
An officiant is required to solemnize a marriage in South Carolina. Eligible individuals include: a minister or clergyman of a religious organization or a South Carolina notary public.
Those ordained by an online ministry may perform marriage ceremonies in South Carolina.
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