Kia ora!
We are so thrilled to have you join us for our wedding weekend in the United States. In the week prior to the wedding, we welcome you to visit Myrtle Beach to experience our beautiful coastline and favorite family activities.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the East Coast of the United States in South Carolina, where Kendall was born and raised. It is located in the center of a long and continuous 60-mile (97 km) stretch of beach known as "The Grand Strand" in northeastern South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is one of the major centers of tourism in South Carolina and the United States, with miles of family-friendly beaches and over 90 golf courses.
Late October is the end of our hurricane season, with less humidity and temperatures cooling down to around 70ºF/21ºC. October is a favorite month amongst the locals because the tourist season has come to an end, with quiet beaches and excellent weather!
Whether you’re only traveling to Myrtle Beach or if you’re adding other USA destinations to your itinerary, we hope we can help you make the most of your trip to the USA!
Fly To
Myrtle Beach International (MYR)
We recommend flying out of Auckland or Christchurch using Air New Zealand, and booking your USA domestic travel separately.
Los Angeles (LAX) > Dallas (DFW) > Myrtle Beach (MYR)
New York (JFK) > Charlotte (CLT) > Myrtle Beach (MYR)
New York (JFK) *layover or taxi to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) > Myrtle Beach (MYR)
San Francisco (SFO) > Charlotte (CLT) > Myrtle Beach (MYR)
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Alternatively, you can fly to Charleston and drive ~2 hours to Myrtle Beach. The drive is a straight-shot up the coast through Lowcountry landscapes and beach towns. Charleston is a favorite and very frequented destination for Kendall and Shaun, so it may be worth staying a few nights if your itinerary allows.
Our recommended flight path from New Zealand is:
Air New Zealand/United: Auckland to Houston (HOU) > Houston to Charleston (CHS)
Accomodation
Island Vista Resort
6000 North Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
We have set up a hotel block at Island Vista Resort from Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23. Island Vista is an oceanfront hotel right down the street from Kendall & Shaun’s home in Myrtle Beach. Standard guest rooms, one bedroom suites, two bedroom suites, three bedroom suites, and four bedroom suites are available, first-come-first-serve. Please call the hotel directly, speak with Reservations, use the Group Code Seagroves-Allison Wedding #245291 in order to book at the discounted rate. Also, if you would like to extend your stay by a couple days before or after the wedding, email Kendall (kendisea@gmail.com) and she can adjust the Group Rate for your party.
We will have a complimentary shuttle service from Island Vista to Brookgreen Gardens (45-minute commute) and back for the wedding night. More details will be provided upon your check-in to the hotel.
Children
Although we love your little ones, the wedding is an adults-only affair. If you are planning on bringing your kids on holiday in the States, please let us know and we can help connect you with one of Kendall’s family friends as a babysitter for the night. Kids are welcome to join the following day at the Sunday barbecue.
Schedule
Welcome Cocktails
Friday
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
9000 North Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach
8pm–10pm
Join us at The Dunes Club in Brandon Courtyard for welcome cocktails. Attire is dressy casual. Tell the guardhouse “Seagroves-Allison wedding”.
Wedding + Reception
Saturday
Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet
Ceremony 5pm–5:30pm
Cocktail Hour 5:30pm–6:30pm
Dinner + Reception 6:30pm–11:00pm
Wedding attire is garden formal, black-tie optional.
Sunday BBq
Sunday
Rick + Susan Seagroves’ Home
101 Woodwinds Court
Myrtle Beach
1pm–5pm
Join us for a casual poolside barbecue after the wedding night. Bring your togs!
Things To Do In Myrtle Beach
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Golf
Our area has over 90 golf courses! Book a tee time well in advance, as October is prime golf season. Some of Shaun and Kendall’s favorites:
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Local Dinner
Hook & Barrel is a sustainable seafood restaurant in Myrtle Beach and is great spot for brunch or dinner! Try the shrimp + grits or “Oysters Ala Heidi”
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SkyWheel
Towering nearly 200 feet above the oceanfront boardwalk in the heart of Myrtle Beach, the SkyWheel is the only one of its kind on the Grand Strand.
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Putt Putt
Not only are we known as the Golf Capital of the world, but our area is also a mecca for mini-golf with more than 50 putt putt courses in Myrtle Beach.
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Topgolf
A high-tech driving range! Fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels, upscale bar food and drinks, music and more!
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Surfing
Rent a surfboard and shop all things beach gear at our favorite local surf shop, Surf City! Right around the corner from our home.
