Rehoboth Beach

Step 1: Contact City Hall 302-227-6181 (option 8) or email beachweddings@cityofrehoboth.com to determine if proposed wedding date is available.

Step 2: Once the city has checked availability, complete and submit a Rehoboth Beach wedding Permit Application - available for download at https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/visitors/weddings. For weddings in 2021 the fee is $200, which includes a $50 non-refundable permit fee and a $150 reservation fee.

Step 3: Obtain Sussex County marriage license https://sussexcountyde.gov/applying-marriage-license*

*Note: The marriage license is valid for 30 days, based on time of application. It must be used in that time period. It is only valid in the State of Delaware. The waiting period is 24 hours (based on time of application) for all applicants.

Rules:

  • Any decorations, props, flowers and/or chairs must be hand-carried and removed directly following the ceremony.
  • Driving on the beach is prohibited.
  • Amplification of sound is prohibited.
  • Outdoor smoking in public places is prohibited.
  • No open fires on the beach.
  • Balloons, candles, or any object may not be released into the open air or ocean.
  • No drinking or open containers of alcoholic beverages on beach, boardwalk or public streets within the city limits.
  • All city beach rules apply.
  • The applicant agrees to assume all liability for any damages to City property.

Parking:

Parking meter requirements are in effect from the Friday immediately preceding Memorial Day until and including the second Sunday following Labor Day, between the hours of 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day and apply to all parking meter zones established within the City.