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14 new treats for food lovers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Myrtle Beach area received several new accolades in 2018 including being ranked by Google as the “Third Most Searched Travel Destination in the World”, one of the Travel Channel’s “Best East Coast Beaches” and a “Top 10 Beach Town with the Highest Quality of Life” by Coastal Living, but did you know that the resort has an ever-evolving food scene? Here are 14 places to look out for on your next visit.

Barefoot Landing new restaurant district

A new restaurant district has opened in the Barefoot Landing shopping and entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach. The district is called Dockside Village and features waterfront dining along the Intracoastal Waterway as well as new outdoor attractions and live music. It is anchored by Lulu’s restaurant, owned by musician Jimmy Buffet’s sister, Lucy. The restaurant offers live nightly music, a large sandy beach area, and a ropes climbing course, arcade and other activities in the 20,000 square-foot-space. Additional new restaurants include Taco Mundo Kitchen Y Cantina (Mexican) and Blueberry’s Grill (creative breakfast and lunch fare).

Broadway at the Beach new food spots

A few new epicurean spots have opened or are planning to open at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. Recent openings include the Doughnuttery, an innovative, family-owned doughnut shop and Tipsy Scoop, an alcohol infused ice cream and sorbet shop. New restaurants coming this summer include Bar Louie and MELT. Bar Louie, the nation’s hottest Gastrobar, is dedicated to revolutionizing the guest dining experience and serves shareable, chef-inspired grub, craft cocktails and local beers. MELT will be a lunch, dinner and late-night spot to eat featuring an industrial style feel and a brick oven focal point to welcome people in. The menu consists of handcrafted grilled sandwiches and wood-fired pizza with every recipe used, unique to their own.

Carolina Food Tours

A new food tour option is available in the Myrtle Beach area. Corina Whitehead, owner of Carolina Food Tours has opened new food tour locations in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Conway. The guided food tours last between two and a half to three hours and include three to four restaurant stops along with historical background of the area. Tours are currently offered in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown and Pawley’s Island. Prices range from $70 to $100 a person.

Crepe Creation Café expansion

Crepe Creation Café, located in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach recently expanded adding a full bar and new menu items. A new daily happy hour has been added as well as new breakfast items including eggs, omelets and French entrées.

Lucy Buffet’s Lulu’s to open a Sky Trail ropes course

Lucy Buffet’s Lulu’s restaurant located inside Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach opened a new Sky Trail Ropes Course to the complex in February 2019. The tropical-themed 48-feet tall Sky Trail is named LuLu’s Mountain of Youth. With its splashy color scheme of hot pink, turquoise and yellow, it’s sure to catch the eye of diners. It includes 26 elements to challenge children and adults. Among them are lily pad stepping stones and a tippy version of ‘walk the plank’.

Ms. Margaret’s Soul Food

Located in historic Conway, Ms. Margaret’s Soul Food Restaurant and catering recently opened, serving up traditional southern and Gullah dishes native to the African-American history of the region. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials serving regional favourites like chicken bog and staples like fried chicken and flounder. All of the ingredients are fresh and sweet tea is included in the meal price.

Reynolds by the Ocean

A new music-themed restaurant has opened at the former location of The Library restaurant in downtown Myrtle Beach. P. Reynolds by the Ocean features live jazz music and Cajun French style cuisine. Owner Patrice Reynolds, who is also a musician and playwright, hosts an open jazz night where local musicians can sign up to play. Other nights are filled with local and out-of-state recording artists. The venue has 61 seats and can be changed to theater-style seating or restaurant seating.

Sea Captain’s House new outside bar

The iconic Sea Captain’s House restaurant in Myrtle Beach is expanding with a brand new outdoor bar. The area is currently being constructed in the shape of a ship deck with the bar in the middle. The sails and masts are part of the bar. It will overlook the ocean. It is expected to be completed by Summer 2019.

Sweet & Sour Asian Kitchen

In early 2019, local restaurateur Greg Pranzo opened Sweet & Sour Asian Kitchen in the Grande Dunes Marketplace in Myrtle Beach. The restaurant will feature an eclectic blend of Asian cuisines with many options served on shareable plates. It will also include unique cocktails, rice and noodle combinations plus classic signature sushi rolls.

Tidal Creek Brewhouse

A new brewery is planned to open in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach in the fall of 2019 named Tidal Creek Brewhouse. It will be owned by Myrtle Beach entrepreneur, Michael Grossman who has been in the beer brewing industry for over 23 years. Myrtle Beach currently has three brew pubs and one production brewery.

Twelve 33 Distillery

The Myrtle Beach area’s first craft distillery opened in Little River in May 2019. Named Twelve 33 after the end of prohibition in the U.S. in December 1933, the distillery opened in a former beachwear store location and is now full with an infusion room for spirits and a hidden speakeasy. The owners are a husband and wife couple originally from California that decided the Myrtle Beach area would be the best location to open. They are currently making vodka, rye whiskey, bourbon whiskey and rum.

La Vinotinto Venezuela Restaurant

A new South American restaurant has opened in downtown Myrtle Beach named La Vinotinto. The restaurant offers dishes from Venezuela and Columbia and plans to also offer dishes from Peru. Classic dishes include Pabellon Criolla; a shredded beef, rice and beans dish, and Reina Pepiada; bread filled with chicken and avocado.

Uncommon Chocolatier

A new local chocolate shop has opened in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach. Uncommon Chocolatier specializes in made-from-scratch, gourmet fudge and other specialty chocolates. Using only fresh ingredients, they have over 100 flavors of fudge available from gluten-free to sugar-free to vegan.

Wicked Tuna second location

Wicked Tuna, which is a restaurant in Murrells Inlet, the seafood capital of South Carolina, is opening a second location in the heart of Myrtle Beach. The restaurant is going to take over the top two floors of the three-story 2nd Avenue Pier. The owners have signed a 20-year lease on the building and is projected to open by June 2019. This location will be open from morning through the night with a breakfast menu, live music and creative cocktail selection. The owners own two fishing boats and contract with seven others to provide fresh seafood for diners.

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Top things to do in Jacksonville, Florida

There are many sites to see and things to do in Jacksonville, FL. This is a place where the weather is always nice, for the most part. And, because of this, you can do many things outdoors as well as inside.

Let’s take a look at some of the various options to the amazing Jacksonville, Florida city.

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Our List of Favorite Activities in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has a huge variety of amazing animals, 2000, and 100 exotic plant species. There are award-winning exhibits such as the Giraffe Overlook, Range of Jaguar and the Savanna Blooms garden. Other great exhibits are the “Plains of East Africa” which highlight the African savanna animals and the “Australian Outback” is yet another great site to see.

This unique walking safari adventure is surely something that is on the list of top things to do in Jacksonville, Florida.

Little Talbot Island State Park

Looking for fun things to do outdoors? The Little Talbot Island State Park is a pristine and relaxing area of Jacksonville. The beaches and marshes are home to many species of wildlife as well. It’s a great place to visit if you are into hiking, outdoor activities, beachcombing, fishing, and surfing. And, there is a campground that is located on the easter salt marches of Myrtle Creek. There you can rent kayaks and they offer a guided paddle tour.

Theatre Jacksonville

Theatre Jacksonville is one of the oldest running community theatres in the US today. It is volunteer-based and located in the neighborhood of San Marco. It offers a variety of productions throughout the year and has workshops for children. They also have summer camps that kids can attend to learn more about the Theatre world.

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

This amazing place is actually a rescue for big cats such as lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, and leopards. They have a few coatimundis and foxes as well which are called their “Honorary cats”. This amazing place offers guided tours both in the morning and at night. The one at night is when they feed these cats. They are dedicated to teaching about these great animals and what their natural habits are.

Fort George Island and Cultural State Park

This is an ornate resort from the 1920s that has been beautifully restored and there are no fees to visit. There was a fort built there in 1736 that was used to defend Georgia when it was a colony. Today, you can visit the island for free and enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and off-road bicycling. They have guided tours via Segway that takes about 1.5-2 hours. This is a great place to visit and see the historic buildings as well as amazing wildlife.

And, there are just so many more places to visit and see in Jacksonville Florida. From the amazing parks, museums, historic sites and more. And, don’t forget this is a great cultural hub with amazing shows and concerts as well. And, if you just can’t come up with anything, there is always an amazing ocean Jacksonville beach.

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15 Best Golf Destinations In America: Where To Play & Stay For A Great Trip To The Links

Did you know the United States accounts for around 45 percent of the golf courses in the world? Whether you’re looking for championship golf courses or small-but-mighty nine-hole courses, don’t pack your clubs before you’ve checked out our list of the best golf vacations in America.

Planning A Great Golf Getaway

When you’ve decided which town to tee off in, consider a vacation rental as your home base. You’ll enjoy amenities like a full kitchen, laundry, extra space to store your golf gear, and maybe even a patio or pool! Choose to stay in the heart of town for post-round entertainment or steps from the first hole to maximize time on the course. A spacious rental is ideal for your group golf getaway—and you can find the perfect one right on FlipKey.

If you’re looking for activities off the course, our friends at TripAdvisor can help with that! Below, you’ll also find great excursions, tours, and experiences in each destination—which you can book on TripAdvisor.

Scottsdale, AZ

Home of TPC Scottsdale and the PGA Tour’s annual Phoenix Open, this desert city tops our list as one of the best golf destinations in the American Southwest. Try out a day in the life of a tour pro on the 36-hole Stadium Course, with its upscale amenities and panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains. For a classic desert golf experience, Troon North Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills overlooked by Pinnacle Peak. Book a Sun State Helicopter Tour over the Sonoran desert hills and finish your trip on a (literal) high.

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Boasting around one hundred golf courses, Myrtle Beach has more than earned its title of “Golf Capital of the World.” The Arnold Palmer-designed championship course at the Arrowhead Country Club spreads across 360 acres of verdant terrain, with 63 bunkers, 12 scenic lakes and an abundance of natural flora and fauna. Want to brush up your backswing before hitting the first tee? Look no further than the Classic Swing Golf School. One of the best golf trips for anyone who enjoys the ocean, you can explore Myrtle Beach’s coastal waters on a Guided Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour, where you’ll spot brown pelicans, dolphins, and even loggerhead sea turtles if you’re lucky.

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Monterey, CA

Nestled into the Big Sur coastline, Monterey is home to 20 world-class golf courses. The 18-hole Del Monte Golf Course is one of the oldest in America and has been challenging golfers with its small, sloping, old-school greens since 1897. Nearby Pebble Beach hosts the annual Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, which rotates between the Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Poppy Hills Golf Course. If you can drag yourself away from the greens, a Half-Day Whale Watching Tour is an amazing chance to spot some of Monterey’s humpback and blue whales as they migrate along the Pacific coast.

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Coeur D’Alene, ID

Swing into the world’s only floating, movable golf greens at Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. The gorgeous Lake Coeur d’Alene views on nearly every hole make CDA one of the best golf destinations for anyone who enjoys life on the water. Away from the greens, ROW Adventure Center offers daily kayaking and rafting tours. For something a little more serene, book a Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise at dusk and enjoy a gourmet dinner with views of enviable lakeside homes set against a stunning Pacific Northwest sunset.

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Orlando, FL

The Waldorf Astoria Golf Course at Walt Disney World follows the contours of Bonnet Creek nature preserve, offering an 18-hole masterpiece that seems to fold into the natural terrain. With more than 150 golf courses, Orlando is probably the best golf vacation for year-round play, but there’s plenty more to enjoy in “The City Beautiful” too. Cool off snorkeling alongside manatees on a Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling Tour, which includes an airboat ride on the Homosassa River.

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Pinehurst, NC

You’ll find nine courses to challenge your skill at the Pinehurst Resort, but Course Number 2 remains one of the world’s most celebrated. Designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1907, it has served as the site of more single golf championships than any course in America. All that golfing is bound to work up an appetite so indulge yourself on a Culinary Tour of the Pines, where you’ll visit some of the top eateries in Pinehurst Village, along with a craft beer tasting to complement each dish.

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Traverse City, MI

One of the best golf destinations in the Midwest, Traverse City is home to the Arnold Palmer-designed Manitou Passage and Jack Nicklaus’s groundbreaking Bear course at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. After dark, explore some of the city’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries on a Traverse City Wine And Beer Tour, where your chariot for the night could be anything from a sleek, black Mercedes Benz van to a tie-dye Funky Bus.

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Hilton Head Island, SC

With over 33 world-class championship courses, Hilton Head Island often makes the list of best golf vacations—and for good reason. Harbour Town Golf Links, the brainchild of Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, is one of Golf Digest’s top 20 courses in the country. If you can drag yourself away from the greens, a Soo Locks Boat Tour is a wonderful way to explore the island’s historic Soo Locks, where freighters, barges, and tugboats traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron every day and night.

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St. George, UT

Tee off against a backdrop of red rock vistas at the Johnny Miller signature Entrada at Snow Canyon Golf Course. The 18-hole course will excite even the most seasoned golfer, and boasts an award-winning clubhouse as well. Dixie Red Hills is a short nine-hole par-34 course built on a natural spring, but don’t let looks deceive you—it’s more challenging than it seems. Make the most of Utah’s annual 300 days of sunshine and explore Zion National Park while you’re at it with a Half Day ATV Tour of the Major Sand Dunes.

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San Antonio, TX

One of the best golf destinations in Texas, TPC San Antonio at the Marriott Hill Country Resort hosts both the Valero Texas Open and San Antonio Championship. Two golf courses, designed by Pete Dye and Greg Norman, offer two very different playing experiences to accommodate golfers of all levels. The Palmer Course at La Cantera, set over 250 acres, is another favorite thanks to its breathtaking views. A Birdie Wine Tour in Fredericksburg is the ideal way to relax after a day on the greens.

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Bend, OR

Dubbed “the Palm Springs of the North,” Bend’s sunny, dry climate means it’s one of the best golf vacations you can take. Pronghorn Golf Club and Tetherow Golf Club were each ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses, according to Golf Digest magazine. For a change of scenery, book a Beginner’s Fly-Fishing Tour on Bend’s pristine lakes and rivers, where you’ll get all the guidance you need to catch beautiful alpine trout and finish the day with an authentic fish fry.

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Gulf Shores, AL

There’s nothing like golfing on Gulf Shores, under a blue Alabama sky with the warm ocean breeze on your face. Kiva Dunes Golf Course, meandering 7,092 yards through natural sand dunes and lake, is rated the top public golf course in Alabama by Golf Digest. The Gulf Shores Golf Club is also popular with visitors who come to enjoy the challenging course and traditional plantation-style clubhouse. Explore the surrounding waterways by kayak on a WildNative Tour for a chance to see alligators, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, cormorants, and pelicans up close.

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Branson, MO

Thousand Hills Golf Course puts Branson on the map as one of the best golf destinations in America. Voted “Best Of The Ozarks” nine years in a row, the 18-hole course meanders through beautiful hardwood forests and across Ozark streams. Branson Hills Golf Club has also been voted the number one course in Missouri by Golf Week for six years running. Don’t leave Branson without seeing Table Rock Dam, the College of the Ozarks and other city highlights on a Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Branson via Luxury Vehicle.

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Columbus, OH

Okay, so the Jack Kidwell-designed Wilson Road Golf Course is Columbus’s only executive nine-hole golf course (and well-worth a round or two), but this great city makes our list of best golf destinations for a different reason. Jack Nicklaus, the man with 18 career major championship victories, was born and raised in Columbus. You can all about his achievements at the Jack Nicklaus Museum, what reviewers call an “interesting museum, even for non-golfer [people] who are ambivalent about sports.” Discover more of Columbus’ charm and history on a thrilling Segway tour which takes in the Scioto River, the thriving Short North arts district, the vibrant Arena District and historic downtown.

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Albuquerque, NM

For panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, strategically placed bunkers and challenging green complexes, look no further than the Sandia Golf Club. This 7,750-yard championship course cuts through the rugged high desert landscape and will challenge and delight golfers of all levels. See the Sandias from a different angle on an Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise, the perfect way to finish an unforgettable golf vacation.

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15 Best Golf Destinations In America: Where To Play & Stay For A Great Trip To The Links

Planning A Great Golf Getaway

Scottsdale, AZ

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Monterey, CA

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Coeur D’Alene, ID

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Orlando, FL

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Pinehurst, NC

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Traverse City, MI

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Hilton Head Island, SC

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St. George, UT

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San Antonio, TX

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Bend, OR

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Gulf Shores, AL

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Branson, MO

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Columbus, OH

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Hurricane Florence canceled their dream weddings, so what's next for these brides?

Hunter Banister and Nashley Mattocks moved their wedding from Pittsboro, N.C., to Knoxville, Tenn., due to the hurricane. (Photo: Courtesy Nashley Mattocks)

As the people of North and South Carolina are just beginning to feel the effects of Hurricane Florence, the storm has already changed the course of some people’s lives — including that of couples who had planned to get married there this weekend, many of whom will be postponing their big day.

Murrell’s Inlet, S.C., was the location that Tori Wiltrout had chosen for her small beachfront wedding — in tribute to her father, who died in January 2017, and who had loved the place for their family vacations.

“When it came to the wedding, we wanted to go down there so we would have a piece of him with us,” Wiltrout tells Yahoo Lifestyle. She and fiancé Andy Butler, who lives in Avon Lake, Ohio, planned the wedding for 35 people in a house they’d rented on the beach. “We’ve always gone in September,” she says, “and we’ve never experienced a hurricane there before.” But now her dream wedding locale is under evacuation orders.

Same for lifestyle blogger Ra’Nesha Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, who was set to get married at Ocean Creek Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She’d been planning the event for nearly a year. “I’m not going to say it was perfect, because nothing’s going to be perfect, but it was the ideal I had,” Wilson tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “We’re lovers of nature and water and so for us to have something on the beach was important.” The venue even had options for an indoor ceremony, in case of rain, which was all anyone expected until late last week.

Ra’Nesha Wilson and Jeffery Springer were set to get married in Myrtle Beach, S.C., this weekend. (Photo: Courtesy Ra’Nesha Wilson)

Even places not being evacuated — such as the town of Pittsboro, N.C., where Nashley Mattocks was scheduled to get married — suddenly posed problems. Mattocks loved the rustic barn and arbor of trees on the private estate called Het Landuis, and she was looking forward to staying in a pool house on the grounds with her bridesmaids the night before the wedding. But by Tuesday, with the forecast calling for heavy rain in the area outside of Raleigh, N.C., Mattocks and fiancé Hunter Banister could tell that flights were going to be canceled for all the guests coming in from Chicago, Knoxville, Tenn., and Houston, where the couple currently lives.

Postponements and relocations Wiltrout and Butler left South Carolina on Tuesday night, and will regroup and plan something new once they’re back home. “[My father] always said, ‘It is what it is. It happened for a reason,’” Wiltrout says. She and Butler had insurance for their beach rental, so they’ll get their money back for the two days they won’t be staying there. But they won’t be getting back the $600 their caterer had already spent on food.

That wasn’t a complete loss for everyone, however.

“Since he already had the food going, [the chef] cooked it all, and he was going to go ahead and feed local families getting ready for the hurricane,” Wiltrout explains. “I figured that’s one less thing the locals have to worry about is a meal for the night when they have to get ready for this major hurricane coming at them.”

Tori Wiltrout and Andy Butler drove home this week instead of getting married in South Carolina, but they donated their food to those in need. (Photo: Courtesy of Tori Wiltrout)

Banister’s parents and sister back in Knoxville, meanwhile, helped Mattocks quickly find a chapel at the Presbyterian church, as well as a local venue for the reception. She tried to get some of her vendors to come with her to Tennessee, but in the end, only the DJ was able to do so, while the rest are staying behind to weather the storm. The couple was able to hire a new baker and caterer who could meet Banister’s gluten-free needs, and some of their guests have volunteered to help get their flowers together.

“It’s been kind of a whirlwind,” Mattocks says. “Everything’s kind of drastically changed. But it will be the day that it’s going to be, and all the people that can be there will be there and we’ll just pray and hope for safety for the people that can’t be there.”

Unfortunately, Mattocks still doesn’t know how much of her deposits she’ll get back. “We’re hoping that we didn’t lose everything on most of our bookings,” she says. “Obviously, all the decorations that we bought and everything like that we’re going to lose because we can’t return that stuff.”

Wilson and her fiancé, Jeffery Springer, had also been hit with multiple family losses in the past year, so this latest bump in the road was tough on them, but also something they felt they could tackle together.

“It just confirms that we were meant to be together because we’ve been through things that not even people that are married have been through. So I don’t ask God to treat me differently in my life,” Wilson says. “I didn’t do this by myself — I couldn’t have done it without him.”

While she has received notice that all but one of her vendors want to give their deposits back, she isn’t sure the banks will receive those funds right away. “What it pushed us to do is basically deplete our account to cover everything that we need to still bring 85 people here,” she says, explaining how she’s relocated her wedding to Columbus.

The porch of the house Wiltrout and Butler had rented for their wedding. (Photo: Courtesy of Tori Wiltrout)

Even upon hearing of her circumstances, Wilson said some vendors didn’t want to accommodate her last-minute request. But others were happy to help. The Boathouse at Confluence Park, which has sweeping waterfront views, had an opening this weekend. A Marriott nearby has given out-of-town family members good rates, and the airlines made it easy for everyone to fly back to Ohio.

“There was some support from the Costco corporate team in Seattle where they donated a monetary fund towards the cost of our cake on after hearing about our story, so we received some support from folks in different avenues and in various different ways,” she says. While she feels like the plan is coming together in the end, she tells Yahoo, “I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody.”

A lesson in caution The possibility of a storm like this was not on any of these couples’ minds when they planned their weddings, but with increasingly bad hurricane seasons attributed to climate change, it might be a good thing for all couples to consider in the future.

“Last year, when we had Harvey and a few other hurricanes, 23 percent of our claims for wedding insurance last year had something to do with the weather,” Ed Charlebois, vice president of personal insurance at Travelers Insurance, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. That’s the highest percentage of weather-related claims the company has received in the 10 years it’s been offering plans for weddings.

With a wedding insurance policy — which can cost as little as $160 for a $7,500 wedding, or as much as $355 for $50,000 worth of coverage from Travelers — couples can recoup the money from lost deposits in situations such as this. Plus, they can get coverage for something called “additional expense.”

“To go out and get somebody else to do [your wedding], chances are you might have to pay more on short notice, [and] ‘additional expense’ can help you pay for that,” Charlebois explains.

Mattocks and Banister were set to be married in this wooded estate in North Carolina. (Photo: Courtesy of Nashley Mattocks)

This doesn’t do much to help couples in the Carolinas this week, since you have to have the policy at least two weeks before any weather event. But it might serve as a good warning for others planning their idyllic beachside nuptials.

In the meantime, Mattocks is looking on the bright side of things. Though she’s understandably disappointed that some friends and family won’t be able to make it to her Knoxville wedding, she’s got a new perspective on the event.

“The pressure to put on like a perfect party and host the best reception and have the prettiest ceremony [is gone],” she says. “We’ll enjoy the celebration of getting married — I can say that with confidence — so we’re still very excited.”