Beach weddings
Say your vows with waves breaking in the background and a warm ocean breeze. Ocean City has the venues, vendors, and breathtaking scenery to make your wedding day unforgettable.
Why Ocean City?
With its rich family tradition and breathtaking coastal beauty, it comes as no surprise that hundreds of couples choose Ocean City, Maryland as their wedding destination every year. What better way to tie the knot than surrounded by the people you love, under a warm sun, with waves breaking in the background and a cool Atlantic breeze?
Beach weddings in Ocean City offer an elegant experience in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. From oceanfront hotels and country clubs to florists, photographers, and houses of worship — you will find every vendor and amenity you need within a few miles of each other. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony or a large celebration, Ocean City has you covered.
Everything you need
Ocean City has a full ecosystem of wedding professionals. Whatever your vision, the vendors are here to bring it to life.
Capture the Atlantic light and your most important moments.
Fresh seafood, farm-to-table, and waterfront dining for your reception.
Keep the dance floor full from ceremony through last call.
Floral arrangements and custom cakes that match your vision.
Find an officiant
Ocean City does not have a Justice of the Peace, so you will need to arrange your own officiant. Here are local officiants who perform ceremonies in Ocean City and on Assateague Island. Contact them directly for availability and rates.
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Pastor Harry R. Weir
410-548-3733Reverend Jeffrey Gisriel
rev.giz@gmail.comRox Weddings
sean@roxbeach.comRev. Eileen Dudley
e.dudley7180@gmail.comDaphne Hurley — Seaside Wedding
seasidewedding@comcast.netAlison to the Altar
alisontothealtar@gmail.comBarefoot Beach Bride
barefootbeachbridejodie@gmail.comEncore Events by Angie Gillis
angie@encoreeventsbyag.comYour first legal step is a Worcester County marriage license. Call the Clerk of Court Office at 410-632-5500 to find out what documents are required. Maryland law requires a 48-hour waiting period, so apply well ahead of your ceremony date.
Once you have your license and an officiant, submit your beach ceremony permit application through oceancitymd.gov. Both the Ocean City beach and Assateague Island require permits.
Common questions
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