Made For Romance
Majestic moss-draped oak trees, breezy sandy paths, beautiful vistas of the May River.
A waterside chapel, a grove of ancient oak trees, a bluff overlooking the beloved May River at sunset. A gorgeous resort, quaint village square, or unique historical venues. A charming, historic, coastal town, centrally located between Savannah and Charleston, Bluffton is the perfect romantic backdrop. Everything you want and everything your destination wedding needs.
Featured Bluffton Wedding Partners
![wedding](/sites/default/files/styles/dfp_card_290x470_/public/2023-06/hewitt.jpeg?h=975ac85b&itok=IuIpakDN)
Hewitt Oaks
Weddings at Hewitt Oaks are full of Southern charm and effortless grace.
![church](/sites/default/files/styles/card_528x434_/public/2023-06/Untitled%20%281920%20%C3%97%201080%20px%29%20%285%29.png?itok=3p86EutM)
Wedding Applications
Both applicants must apply in person at the Office of the Judge of Probate at the county courthouse or the Probate Court Satellite office on Hilton Head Island:
- Beaufort Office: The Beaufort County Courthouse is located at 102 Ribaut Road, at the Government Center at the corner of Ribaut Road and US Hwy. 21 in Beaufort, SC - (843) 255-5850, and is open Monday–Friday, 9:00am –4:00pm.
- Hilton Head Island Office: The Probate Court Satellite Office is located at 539 Wm. Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC - (843) 255-5866, and the Judge is available only Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 9am–4pm, by appointment only.
Important Information
Planning a Bluffton wedding? Here are a few things you should know:
- Valid identification is required, including Social Security number and another form of ID, such as a state driver's license with picture, birth certificate (only if bride or groom is under 18), passport, military ID, military department's ID or state ID.
- A marriage license may be used statewide. The cost of the license ranges from $50–95. Cash and correct change is required.
- A blood test is not required.
- There is a 24-hour waiting period.
- The ceremony may be performed by a minister or Notary Public.
- South Carolina does not have Justices of the Peace.
- To hear a recording about this information, please call (843) 255-5875
![bluffton](/sites/default/files/styles/card_528x434_/public/2023-06/Untitled%20%281920%20%C3%97%201080%20px%29%20%284%29.png?itok=TP8u04gJ)