Overview

Wedding ceremony permits can be issued for unguarded beaches in Martin County, as well as select areas of Indian RiverSide Park. Availability of hours for beach weddings may depend on the sea turtle season. No permits will be issued for any time frame after sundown between March 1 and October 31.

Available beach / park areas:

  • Bathtub Beach
  • Beachwalk Pasley
  • Bob Graham Beach
  • Bryn Mawr Beach
  • Chastain Beach
  • Fletcher Beach — Unguarded area only
  • Glasscock Beach
  • House of Refuge
  • Hobe Sound Beach — Unguarded area only
  • Indian RiverSide Park: Beach area
  • Indian RiverSide Park: Oak Trees area
  • Indian RiverSide Park: Brick area in front of the pier
  • Indian RiverSide Park: Lookout point
  • Jensen Beach — Unguarded area only
  • Santa Lucea Beach
  • Stuart Beach — Unguarded area only
  • Tiger Shores Beach — Unguarded area only
  • Virginia Forrest Beach — Unguarded area only

Reservation and Payment

To reserve a date for a ceremony, complete the Wedding Ceremony Permit Application. Full payment of the rental fee will be required within 48 hours of reservation. 

Payments can be made online with the payment link sent once the application is approved. Cash payments are accepted in person at the County Administration Building, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road in Stuart. Personal checks are not accepted. 

Cancellations must be made at least 30 days before your scheduled date. A $25 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations.

Rules and Restrictions

  • Permits are available for up to 5 hours between sunup and sundown.
  • No balloons. Martin County has a strict No Balloons policy at all parks and beaches due to the harmful effects on sea turtles and other wildlife.
  • No personal grills.
  • No glass containers.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol liability is not included with your rental. A permit option for alcohol is only available if you are also reserving a pavilion at your ceremony location.

Clean-Up Requirements

Before your permit end time, you must:

  • Remove all rented items, decorations, and equipment from the area.
  • Collect all trash and place it in designated receptacles.

Contracted Vendors and Services

All vendors working on county property or beaches must be approved in advance. This includes photographers, wedding planners, rental companies, and beach setup services.

To become an approved vendor, you can review the vendor application and submission requirements on our Parks and Recreation Vendors page. New vendors should allow at least four weeks for approval. Once approved, vendors are listed on the Martin County Approved Vendor List.

Contact Us

For questions or more information, please contact Martin County Parks and Recreation using the Contact Us button, by phone at (772) 463-3201.

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