Vows By Dawn

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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

Best of Zola 2026

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Vows By Dawn packages

Ceremony and license-handling

Price$325

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

Price$225

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

78 reviews

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    Casey B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 13

    Wedding officiant

    Dawn was so amazing to work with! She was very personable and handled just about everything for us. She guided us step by step so we never felt confused, happily answered all of my questions, and helped us create the ceremony script that we wanted! Highly recommend!

  • GH

    George H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 10

    George and Tracy Wedding

    It was a wonderful ceremony and pictures. We are very happy

  • S

    Shauntel

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 7

    10/10 recommend!

    I cannot say enough nice things about Dawn! She made our wedding day so special and has been so helpful, warm and caring through the entire wedding planning process. She has guided us from the very beginning and still works with her couples even after the wedding, if any questions come up. Look no further that working with Dawn, you will not regret it! :)

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    Shonelle

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 3, 2026

    Roberson

    On behalf of my husband and I, we would just like to thank Dawn and Patrick for their amazing service. I am a Canadian, and my husband lives in Georgia, but I approached Dawn two weeks prior to our elopement in Myrtle Beach, SC, and the turnout was incredible. She was extremely compassionate about our situation as we have three kids and only decided to elope on such short notice. We received clear communication, excellent direction and empathetic support through the entire process. There are not enough ways to say thank you for the entire experience. Her recommendation for the photographer Patrick also was appreciated as well as her flexibility in location change.The photos came out beautiful, the weather was perfect, and it was an amazing way to celebrate 7 years of love, officially. Thank you Dawn and Patrick. You have ushered in the next chapter of our lives in an unforgettable way. Highly recommended. Dr & Dr Roberson.

  • AW

    Abigail W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 29, 2026

    100% Recommend

    We had the pleasure of working with Vows By Dawn for our wedding ceremony this past weekend, and she truly made the whole experience stress-free from start to finish. Dawn was thoughtful about making sure our wedding party and family felt comfortable in their roles and knew what to expect on the day. She took care of all the marriage license paperwork for us, which was one less thing we had to worry about during the chaos of planning. On ceremony day, she kept us calm and prepared, making sure everything ran smoothly. We can't recommend her enough for couples looking for an officiant who actually cares about making your day special.

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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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