Vows By Dawn

Packages

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The Perfect Beach Elopement Package!

It's you, the love of your life, the Myrtle Beach shore, and of course, your officiant. But who will capture these beautiful memories for prosperity? Hey, I’ve got you! See below for the details!

About Vows By Dawn

Vows By Dawn

Business Owner | Wedding Officiant

Since 2007, I've ensured my couples' wedding ceremonies are an extraordinary celebration of love and pure happiness. I'm here for you, making this process stress-free, so you can relax and savor every precious moment. From crafting the perfect vows to executing the ceremony and handling the license paperwork, I've got you covered! It's an honor to play a part in creating memories that will be cherished forever. Being there with my couples during their happiest and most fulfilling moment brings me such joy. Let's connect and make your wedding ceremony unforgettable!

Vows By Dawn is your go-to wedding officiant for Myrtle Beach and throughout Coastal NC and SC! With 18+ years of experience, Dawn Costello is an award-winning officiant who is here to make your vow exchange unforgettable. Dawn's passion lies in creating a stress-free ceremony planning process, ensuring you can relax and enjoy your special day. It's an honor for her to be part of making your wedding a true success.

In three words: Fun, Organized, Supportive

Services

Ceremony types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Legal License Signing
Multicultural Weddings
Non-religious Ceremony

Religious affiliations

Interfaith
Other
Secular
Spiritual

Vows By Dawn packages

Ceremony and license-handling

Description

I specialize in creating simple & touching non-religious ceremonies, tailored to my couple's preferences. I'll partner with you to select and curate the perfect vows for your ceremony. I'll be there to officiate with warmth and joy on your big day. I'll be your resource for the information you need to easily obtain your South Carolina marriage license prior to your wedding (whether you live here or not). I will file it with the appropriate county probate court after your ceremony.

What’s included

Responsive officiant to answer all your questions
Guidance on obtaining license
Complete follow-up on license process
Stress-free ceremony planning
Harmonious & stress-free wedding day!
Name-change guidance offered

Renewals | Ceremony only

Description

Ideal for vow renewals, or other unique circumstances where there will be no license to handle. I specialize in creating simple & touching non-religious ceremonies, tailored to my couple's preferences. You and I will partner to select and curate the perfect vows for your ceremony. I'll be there to officiate with warmth and joy on your big day. We will celebrate with a touching and unforgettable ceremony filled with love!

What’s included

Responsive officiant to answer all your questions
Stress-free ceremony planning
Harmonious & stress-free celebration day!

Veteran & 1st Responder Discounted Rates

Description

We love and appreciate our Veterans & 1st Responders, so we offer them an Appreciation Discount every day. Contact me for more details!

What’s included

10% Discount to Veterans & 1st Responders.

Perfect Beach Elopement

Description

The Perfect Beach Elopement: Featuring you, the love of your life, the awe-inspiring Myrtle Beach shore, and of course, your officiant. But WAIT! Who is going to capture these beautiful memories for prosperity? No worries....I’ve got you! Call me for details about my Perfect Beach Elopement Package, with full officiant services plus professional photography. It’s everything you’ll both need to start off your simply perfect life together.

What’s included

Officiant Services
Photography Services: ceremony & license-signing
Photography Services: 30 minute photo shoot
You’ll get a minimum of 35-50 digital images
Images delivered via link within 10 business days

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

14 reviews

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Susan G.
Rating: 5
•May 17
Wedding
We had a very private ceremony on the beach and Dawn made our day so very special. Her energy is bright & uplifting, she is present and positively lovely. We can't imagine having anyone else perform our wedding ceremony.
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Paige H.
Rating: 5
•May 5, 2026
Amazing Experience
We had an amazing experience with Vows by Dawn! From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative and responsive, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. She was not only friendly and warm, but also very accommodating. Dawn was very helpful with the marriage license application. She walked us through every step, which was especially helpful since we are from out-of-town. After that, she handled all the details, allowing us to focus on enjoying our special day. We also appreciate her offer in helping with name change processes! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and personable officiant who truly makes your wedding feel personal and meaningful!
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Marie & D.
Rating: 5
•May 2, 2026
Dawn - The perfect officiant for our perfect day.
We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant for our special day. Dawn was absolutely wonderful; professional, organised, and genuinely caring from start to finish. She guided us through every step of the process, making everything feel smooth and stress-free. Dawn also walked us through handling the marriage license paperwork, which made a potentially confusing process incredibly easy, especially as we're from the UK. Her presence on the day itself was calm, warm, and reassuring. She truly helped make our ceremony feel special and memorable. We are so grateful for everything she did and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for an officiant who is both professional and heartfelt.
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Sarah M.
Rating: 5
•Jan 4, 2026
Choose Dawn with confidence!
We had an incredible experience working with Dawn from Vows By Dawn for our wedding ceremony. From the moment we first reached out, she was responsive, polite, and incredibly knowledgeable, walking us through every step of the process - from the wedding application to the vows to the name changes afterwards. Dawn was so honest, professional, and caring throughout, making it easy for us to rely on her even though we didn't live in the area. The ceremony itself was smooth sailing and so lovely, with Dawn guiding us through seamlessly. All of our guests were so impressed and we would highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a wonderful officiant for their special day!
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Elizabeth
Rating: 5
•Nov 18, 2025
The best wedding officiant choice
Choosing Dawn to officiate our wedding was truly one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire planning process. She is incredibly kind, genuine, and so easy to work with. From the very beginning, she made everything feel simple and stress-free. One of the things we loved most was how she allowed us to personalize the entire ceremony—every word she spoke felt intentional and perfectly aligned with the tone we wanted for our day. What meant the most to us was that Dawn never felt like “just a vendor.” Standing up there with her felt like having a close friend by our side, speaking the most heartfelt and beautiful words on one of the most important moments of our lives. She radiates such warm, loving, and positive energy, and everyone in attendance felt it throughout the ceremony. Another thing that sets Dawn apart is that her support doesn’t end once the ceremony is over. She stayed available afterward for anything we needed, whether it was guidance on name-change steps, paperwork, or post-wedding questions. She truly goes above and beyond, even after the big day. We can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. My husband and I already joke that the wedding day went by way too fast, and we’ve agreed that for every future vow renewal or celebration of our marriage, Dawn will always be the one we choose. We’re so grateful for her and everything she did to make our day unforgettable.

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I started officiating in 2007 in the New York City area. I made my home in Myrtle Beach 5 years ago & was fortunate enough to be able to continue doing what I love: marrying people!

I bring a passion for love and commitment to my role as a wedding officiant. I uniquely tailor each wedding ceremony to reflect the couple’s values and relationship, ensuring a true celebration of their bond. My goal is to create a stress-free planning process, allowing my couples to relax and savor every moment of their special day. My couples tell me my style is warm, easy and breezy, and people who I’ve just met say they feel like they’ve known me forever. For me, it’s an honor and privilege to be part of such a significant occasion in their lives.

Yes, if a couple requests this. It is not required in order for me to be booked as their officiant.

I specialize in creating simple & touching ceremonies, tailored to my couple’s preferences. During our initial conversation, I love getting to know my couples. I get their feedback on what they want their ceremony to look like and I share my recommendations. Then we partner up to select and curate the perfect vows for the ceremony. It’s all about creating a ceremony that reflects the couples’ love for one another.

I provide all the information my couples need to easily obtain their South Carolina or North Carolina marriage license before their wedding (whether they live in-state or not). I am also available to them 24/7 to answer any questions/concerns. We sign together at a mutually agreed-upon time and location (usually the day of their ceremony). Once signed, I will file it with the appropriate county probate court after their ceremony

Yes! I am available for rehearsals! I also perform vow renewals and elopements, and I have a “Sign & Wed” service as well (appropriate for couples who are not currently planning a ceremony but would like to be legally married as soon as possible). I am also very excited to offer "The Perfect Beach Elopement" package, with full officiant services plus professional photography. It’s everything you'll both need to start off your simply perfect life together.

There are so many that are near and dear to my heart! It is the unique and timeless love stories that truly capture my heart. I loved officiating the marriage of Dorothy (75 years old) and Jerry (88 years old). Their ceremony reminded everyone there (including me!) that true love is eternal. In a similar vein, I also officiated a very poignant vow renewal on Debbie and Tim’s 50th wedding anniversary. Their entire family flew in from up north. We had their ceremony on the beach, and everyone agreed we would all meet back at the same spot in 50 years for their next vow renewal! I always find something special in every wedding celebration.

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Vows By Dawn

Packages

About Vows By Dawn

Vows By Dawn

Services

Ceremony types

Religious affiliations

Vows By Dawn packages

Ceremony and license-handling

Renewals | Ceremony only

Veteran & 1st Responder Discounted Rates

Perfect Beach Elopement

Reviews

Wedding

Amazing Experience

Dawn - The perfect officiant for our perfect day.

Choose Dawn with confidence!

The best wedding officiant choice

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Frequently asked questions

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