Vows By Dawn

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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

Services

Ceremony types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Legal License Signing
Multicultural Weddings
Non-religious Ceremony

Religious affiliations

Interfaith
Other
Secular
Spiritual

Vows By Dawn packages

Ceremony and license-handling

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

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!

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

Sign & Wed

Description

Marriage license-signing service. Appropriate for couples who are not currently planning a ceremony, but want to be legally married as soon as possible. I will meet you at your home, your office or another mutually arranged location, to execute the signing of your marriage license.

What’s included

Couple will be pronounced married.
Signed license returned to county probate.
Guidance on obtaining certified license copy.
Support with name change process.

Reviews

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Amazing Dawn!
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•Nicole G.•Jun 4
We cannot say enough amazing things about Dawn! From the very beginning, Dawn made us feel completely at ease. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and truly reflected who we are. Her calming presence and warm personality made our wedding day feel even more special. Patrick, our photographer, was equally wonderful. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured the moment with such care and attention. While we haven’t received the photos just yet, we’re already confident they’ll be incredible based on the sneak peeks and how intentional he was throughout the ceremony. Together, Dawn and Patrick make an amazing team. They’re professional, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. We feel so lucky to have had them both play such important roles in our wedding. If you’re looking for an officiant and a photographer who will go above and beyond, look no further. Thank you, Dawn and Patrick, for helping make our day unforgettable. — Nicole & Chantz
Beach Elopement
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•Megan C.•May 20, 2025
Dawn from Vows By Dawn was an absolute joy to work with for our elopement ceremony. She was attentive, flexible, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Dawn tailored the vows to meet our needs when we learned we would not have rings to exchange, and she was very accommodating when my sister made a last-minute trip to be part of the ceremony. Her individualized approach, invaluable guidance, and the way she exceeded our expectations made her services truly priceless. Dawn was amazing from our first call to the ceremony and beyond, answering all of our questions and ensuring our special day was perfect. We are thrilled to have had her be a part of our elopement and highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an officiant.
Beach Ceremony
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•Amanda H.•May 13, 2025
Dawn is an absolutely exceptional officiant! Her warm personality and friendly nature immediately calmed any nerves. She's a fantastic communicator and was such a joy to work with throughout the entire process. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Dawn truly is a blessing! She offered wonderful options for our vows and performed a beautiful ceremony. We couldn't be any happier!!
Bride
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•Angela T.•Apr 10, 2025
Vows By Dawn was an absolute lifesaver for us. We were able to book them within just 3 hours of our initial contact, which was incredibly convenient as we were planning our wedding on short notice. Dawn came to our home and made sure the ceremony was very intimate and personal. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and crafted a beautiful, heartfelt service that perfectly captured our relationship. Dawn's warm and calming presence put us at ease throughout the entire process, and she handled all the details seamlessly so we could just focus on enjoying our special day. We are so grateful to Vows By Dawn for helping make our wedding ceremony so special and memorable.

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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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Vows By Dawn

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About Vows By Dawn

Vows By Dawn

Services

Ceremony types

Religious affiliations

Vows By Dawn packages

Ceremony and license-handling

Renewals | Ceremony only

Perfect Beach Elopement

Sign & Wed

Reviews

Amazing Dawn!

Beach Elopement

Beach Ceremony

Bride

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