FAQs

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Where can I find ferry information?

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The travel page has ferry information!

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What ferry should we take if we are coming from Fauntleroy on the morning of the wedding?

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If you are coming to the island from Fauntleroy on the morning of the wedding, we recommend taking the 8:30AM ferry, 9:15AM ferry, or 10:05AM ferry from Fauntleroy. Please do keep in mind, though, that if the 10:05AM ferry is late, you may be cutting is rather close, or miss the beginning of the Mass. Of course ferries cannot be controlled, but we would greatly appreciate that all guests are seated in the chapel when the Mass begins! Having a lot of people enter the chapel late can be distracting for everyone, and it can prevent people from fully entering into the holy celebration of the Mass. If you are worried about taking the 8:30AM ferry or the 9:25AM ferry and being too early, consider doing some fun Vashon things before you arrive at the church! Thank you for understanding!

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Is there anything I should know about a Catholic wedding?

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The ceremony of a Catholic wedding is a Mass (Catholic Church service). It includes religious music, readings from the Bible, a sermon by a priest related to the readings, the Eucharistic prayer (which culminates in Catholics receiving the Eucharist), and the reciting of various Catholic prayers. In the case of a wedding Mass, there is a section dedicated to the uniting of the bride and groom as one in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. If you aren't familiar with the service, you can just stand, sit, and kneel following the people around you, and remain in your seat when the congregation lines up for the reception of Communion. If you are not comfortable attending the Mass portion of the wedding, you are more than welcome to just attend the reception. Just RSVP accordingly!

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What is the dress code?

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As the ceremony will be held in a Catholic Church, we ask that you dress in modest clothing, covering your midriff and knees, and with some covering for your shoulders (e.g. thick straps or sleeves). The reception will be held inside, but there is the option to go outside, too, and the weather may not be particularly warm, so it will be wise to dress for the weather in that regard. We also recommend that you wear sturdy (not stiletto heel) shoes.

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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Please email Ellie at elizabethtlande@gmail.com (note the t between elizabeth and lande) with any dietary restrictions you may have. You can also write any dietary restrictions on the RSVP card and send it back to us!

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Will there be a wedding dinner?

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Because the reception is ending at 5, we will just be serving heavy hors d'oeuvres at the reception. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will also be provided.

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When is the RSVP due?

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Please RSVP by March 16th to be included in our guest count! If we have not heard from you by then, we will have to assume you are not coming.