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.

Explore Beach Wedding Locations
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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Beach Wedding Permit
Your unforgettable Virginia Beach shoreline wedding starts here.
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