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Beachfront Weddings at Tides Folly Beach

Experience the very best of Folly Beach wedding venues at Tides Folly Beach. Tides is the premier oceanfront property for Folly Beach weddings. We have everything you need to make your big day everything you’ve ever imagined… and as original as you are.

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Ceremony Packages

With its coastal charm and miles of golden beaches, it’s no surprise Folly Beach is a popular spot for beach weddings. Our event professionals can make sure your wedding goes exactly as you dreamed.

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At A Glance

A wedding at Tides Folly Beach means a unique destination, an uncommon experience, and an unforgettable event that people will be talking about for years to come.

Venues
Indoor & Outdoor
Banquet Space
5,490ft2
Largest Capacity
200
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Pavilion Ballroom
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Pavilion Ballroom

Our pre-function area offers sweeping waterfront views, while the adjacent Pavilion Ballroom has 2,883ft² of a banquet space. Don’t forget to snap a few photos with your closest pals on the adjacent Juliet balcony.

Space: 2,883ft2
Capacity: Up to 200 Guests

Beach Front
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Beach Front

Folly Beach is a breathtaking spot to exchange vows, with its acres of white sand and sparkling ocean views. Our hotel staff will help facilitate an intimate and unforgettable beachfront wedding for up to 200 guests. Say “I do” at the water’s edge.

Shipwatch
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Shipwatch Ballroom

This breezy private event space has beach views as far as the eye can see. The ideal space for meetings, birthdays and formal receptions. Clinking champagne glasses with friends on the adjacent Juliet balcony is sure to make for an Instagram-worthy moment.

Space: 960ft2
Capacity: Up to 60 Guests

Blu Pergola
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BLU Beach Bar & Grill

Rent our gorgeous outside pergola for special affairs during the fall and winter months. The beautiful retreat features a floral archway, draping ivy, plant dividers and, of course, stunning oceanfront views.

Space: 1,647ft2
Capacity: Up to 100 Guests

Capacities

Second Floor Venues

Second Floor Capacities
Space Dimensions Square Feet Seated Cocktail Classroom U-Shape Boardroom Theatre
Pavilion 33’ x 93’ 2,883 180 200 140 200
Shipwatch 22’ x 40’ 960 50 55 40 30 26 60
Pierview 80

BLU Beach Bar & Grill

BLU Floor Capacities
Space Dimensions Square Feet Seated Cocktail
Inside Dining Room 26’10” x 40’ 10” 995.5 60
Inside Bar & Lounge 18’ x 60’ 1383.8 40 75
Outside Pergola 54’6” x 31’4” 1647.7 78 100
Beach Bar & Deck 38’7” x 45’2” 1803.7 70 90

Have a question? Discover common questions answered by our wedding specialist team at Tides.

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Catered Celebration

The Tides Hotel on Folly Beach can accommodate catering for everything from a casual buffet to a formal dinner during your reception.