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What is the Dress code?

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Black Tie Optional! What does this mean? We’re dreaming of a formal, elegant evening — but we want you to feel comfortable and confident. For Women: We encourage floor-length gowns or formal cocktail dresses. For Men: A suit and tie is perfect — no tuxedo required (unless you want to!).

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How do I book my stay?

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If you are planning on staying on the island, please select this on your RSVP. We will assign your rooms by March 1st, 2026! Once that date has passed, you will contact Stouts Island directly to book under our room block. If you are planning to stay elsewhere, including The Gathering Place Resort and Lodge, Tagalong, the Birchwood Motel, Airbnb, etc, you will be responsible for booking this on your own! We will do our best to fit everyone on the island that would like to stay there, but please be aware that there are limited spots, so we will fill those slots on a first come first serve basis.

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Can I attend the wedding if I only plan to stay 1 of the nights?

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Yes, absolutely! Although we would love for all of our guests to join us Wednesday through Friday, we understand that your schedule may not allow for this. Please come celebrate with us for as much time as you are able!

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I don't want to stay on the island, can I still hang out on the Island outside of the wedding festivities?

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Absolutely! The island will be for all of our wedding guests, whether they are choosing to stay there or elsewhere.

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We have a request for who we want to room with, who do we tell?

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Please feel free to reach out to Brittany and Cole with any questions, or special requests! This will be a smaller group, so we have a really good idea of who will all be comfortable rooming together for on island assignments! But of course, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or requests! This only applies to those staying on Stouts Island with us, if you choose to stay at Tagalong or elsewhere, you will be able to book with as few or as many people as you would like!

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How many people stay in each cabin?

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Anywhere from 4-8 people!

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Can we bring our children to the wedding?

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While we love your little ones, this will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you enjoy a fun and relaxing getaway with us on the island!

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What about meals?

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Stout’s Island is a unique and charming venue — part rustic retreat, part lakefront adventure. While we’ll be providing happy hour and dinner on the wedding day (Thursday), guests will be responsible for their own meals at other times during the week. Here’s what to know: Stout’s Island Lodge has a full-service restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner available for purchase. For those staying on the island, all rooms have a mini fridge and coffee maker. Room rates also include continental breakfast! For off-island adventures, there are great restaurants in nearby Birchwood.

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Can we bring our own drinks?

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You’re more than welcome to bring any non-alcoholic beverages you’d like — think caffeine, sparkling water, juices, sodas, or anything to keep you refreshed during your stay. However, Stout’s Island has a strict no outside alcohol policy (per their licensing). Here’s how it works: We’ll be providing a limited selection of alcoholic beverages during the wedding festivities. If you’d like additional beer, wine, or cocktails during your stay, those can be purchased from the island’s bar (CASH ONLY, so please plan accordingly!). If you choose to bring outside Alcohol, it will need to remain covered and concealed the entirety of your stay. The venue may ask you to leave the island if you are caught with any Alcohol not purchased on the island. Thanks for understanding!

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How does the ferry work?

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The Stout’s Island ferry leaves the island for the shore 10 minutes to the hour. The ferry arrives at the Shore House Dock on the hour and then returns to the Island. Ferry Hours: 7:50 AM – 10 PM daily. On the Wedding day, the ferry will be operating later to accommodate guests who are staying off the island. The ferries can hold a maximum of 10 passengers. We have both a covered pontoon and an uncovered pontoon which we use alternately or in conjunction as appropriate with conditions. Our ferry is for passengers only; no vehicles are allowed on the ferry or on the island.

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Where do I park my car?

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The address for the lot you will leave your vehicle in is, 2799 27th Street, Birchwood, WI 54817. This address will bring you to the parking lot which adjoins a gravel path that will lead you to our Shore House waiting area and dock. The ferry will pick you up at this dock. We suggest entering "Stout’s Island Lodge" into your GPS device as a location instead of the address. Thank you!