Pleasure Island

Carolina and Kure Beach

Marriage License Requirements

©   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 taken from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the Branch of Vital Records Department Office located at 24 N. Third Street which is in the basement of the restored courthouse, Room 101.  The phone number is 910-341-4538.
©   The fee for a Marriage License is currently $50. Certified copies are $10 each. All three of the following forms of identification are required for both the Bride and the Groom.

                1.  Valid driver’s license or DMV picture ID card.
                2.  Certified copy of birth certificate.
                3.  Valid Social Security Card.
©  All applicants under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
© If you have been divorced in the last 60 days you should bring your divorce papers.

Rules for Marrying on the Beach

Carolina Beach allows wedding on the Beach. Please call the Town of Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation at 910-458-7416 for more information.   Parking is scarce unless you use the pay lots. 

Kure Beach allows wedding on the Beach.  However, no chairs, no tents, are permitted.  Parking is scarce.  If more information is needed, please call the Police Department at 910-458-7586.

Fort Fisher Historic Park has a Gazebo on the ocean which is available for weddings.  Please call 910-458-5538 for availability.  A $250 fee is required to reserve the Gazebo.  There is free parking at this location.

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 beach, there is a $30 fee and you need to fill out a Special Activity form which is available at the State Park.  Please call 910-458-5798 or e-mail them at Linda.siuta@ncmail.net for more information.

Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts and Cottages

Beacon House Inn Bed and Breakfast
910-458-6244
www.beaconhouseinnb-b.com
Carolina Beach
Palm Air Vacation Rentals
1-866-458-5269
910-458-5269
www.palmaircottages.com
Carolina Beach

Condos/Homes

Atlantic Towers Oceanfront Condominiums
1-800-232-2440
www.atlantic-towers.com
Carolina Beach
Four Winds—Vacation Paradise
703-477-8023
timothy.abbott@us.army.mil
www.ncbeachcondo.com
Carolina Beach
Victory Beach Vacations
910-458-0868 or 1-888-256-4804
info@VictoryBeachVacations.com
www.VictoryBachVacations.com
Carolina Beach

Hotels/Motels

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
910-458-2030
www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com
Carolina Beach
Microtel Inn and Suites
910-458-1300
cbeachmicrotel@aol.com
Carolina Beach
Savannah Inn
910-458-6555
info@TheSavannahInn.com
www.TheSavannahInn.com
Carolina Beach
SeaWitch Motel
910-458-8564
www.seawitchmotelcafe.com Carolina Beach

Banquet/Reception Facilities

American Legion Post 129
910-458-4253
Carolina Beach
Beau Rivage Resort & Golf Club
910-392-9021 ext. 4
BeauRivageSales@aol.com
www.BeauRivageGolf.com
Wilmington
Carolina Shag Club
You bring the caterer, seating for up to 100,
large dance floor, DJ equipment, full bar,
casual, affordable
910-620-4025
103 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach
910-458-2030
www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com
Carolina Beach
HENRIETTA III/Cape Fear Riverboats Inc.
910-343-1611 or  1-800-676-0162
cfrboats@aol.com
www.cfrboats.com
Wilmington
High Tide Lounge@ Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
910-458-0807
dunlapchuck@hotmail.com
Carolina Beach
Royal Winner Princess II
(Cruise Boat)
910-458-5356
Carolina Beach

Bridal Party Services

Best Little Hair House
910-458-1929
Carolina Beach
Plaza Hair Design
910-458-6117
Carolina Beach

     Cakes
Cakes….for all Occasions
Judy Kunf
458-7546
910-409-0221
Carolina Beach
jcakes@bellsouth.net

Catering
Atlantic Quest Catering Company
910-313-6700
pdaniel@atlanticquest.net
Wilmington
Michael’s Seafood Restaurant & Catering
910-458-7761
mikescfood@aol.com
Carolina Beach

DJ Services
Scaryoake (Karoake & DJ)
910-489-2930
JSCHAFF1@nc.rr.com
Fayetteville

Dress for the Occasion
Linda’s Fashions
910-458-7116
201 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach

Florists
Island Florals by Roxanne
910-458-5276
Carolina Beach

Real Estate
Sherri J. Pridgen – SeaCoast Realty
910-520-6448
sherripridgen@seacoastrealty.com
Carolina Beach
 

Unique Wedding Gifts
Shoppes at Squigleys
910-458-4429
askcojc@aol.com
Carolina Beach
The Checkered Church Gift Shop
910-458-0211
checkeredchurch@charter.net
Carolina Beach
The Sand Box
910-458-5907
sandbox@sandibeachinn.com

 

Wedding Favors
The Fudgeboat (at the Boardwalk)
910-458-5823
Carolina Beach

 

Wedding Invitations
Hoffer Ink Design
910-458-0120
hofferink@charter.net
Carolina Beach

Wedding Locations
Atlantic Towers Oceanfront Condominiums
1-800-232-2440
www.atlantic-towers.com
Carolina Beach
HENRIETTA III/Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc.
910-343-1611 or 1-800-676-0162
cfrboats@aol.com
www.cfrboats.com
Wilmington

Wedding Party Activities
MusicMan Charters
1-800-294-5482
musicmancharters@charter.net
www.musicman-charters.com
Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Rentals
910-458-4747
PleasureIslandRentals@msn.com
Carolina Beach