A bride and grooms feet are shown facing each other on a beach with the bride up on her toes. Her beautiful lace embroidered wedding dress flows down near her feet while the grooms pants are cuffed.

Weddings on the Beach

Since the ocean first met the shore, the golden sands of Virginia Beach have witnessed blissful, enduring unions. Here’s everything you need to know to plan the perfect beachfront ceremony — including important permit information — to ensure that your Big Day is as easy as a day on the beach.

Find the stretch of sand that suits your wedding vision to a tee.

Oceanfront Beach

The fast-beating heart of Virginia Beach, the Oceanfront has it all: sunny beaches, a bustling Boardwalk, shopping, dining, attractions and beyond.

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Chesapeake Bay

Known to locals as Chic’s Beach, the laid-back shores along the Bay are known for calm waves, al fresco dining and picturesque sunsets.

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Sandbridge Beach

Just a stone’s throw from the bustle of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Sandbridge is 4.5 miles of secluded beaches, gentle breezes and swaying sea oats.

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Croatan Beach

This mellow, secluded beach is popular with local surfers and surf camps in the morning — but you’ll have it all to yourself for a sunset wedding.

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