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What's the schedule for the wedding day?What's the schedule for the wedding day?

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On August 29th, the WEDDING CEREMONY begins promptly at 3:00 pm (so please arrive by 2:30 pm so we can begin on time), and takes place from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Immediately following the ceremony, there is a cocktail/mocktail hour from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Dinner, dancing and the reception follow from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Then, the afterparty begins at 9:30 pm.

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Where does the wedding take place?Where does the wedding take place?

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Inside the sprawling white tent on Diamond Cove, Great Diamond Island, is where the official wedding ceremony and reception take place.

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How do we board the boat on the 28th?How do we board the boat on the 28th?

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There are 2 options: (1) Board the boat in the Old Port at Casco Bay Lines (on the Casco Bay ferry dock) at 5:45 p.m. sharp; OR (2) Board the boat from Great Diamond Island at 6:10 p.m. Don't miss the boat! On beautiful Casco Bay, this sunset celebration kicks off our wedding weekend! Cocktails and light bites will be served. Cocktail attire.

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Can we bring the kids?Can we bring the kids?

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It's a great vacation to bring the family. While the Aug 28-29th ceremony/reception/festivities are adult-only, kids will be welcome on the 30th at brunch! Meanwhile, there are plenty of fun activities on Great Diamond Island and in the Portland area.

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What is the attire?What is the attire?

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August 28th, the Welcome Cruise for sunset on Casco Bay is cocktail attire. August 29th, our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception are formal BLACK TIE. Dress to impress. August 30th, the "Just Married" send-off brunch is casual.

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What airport should I fly into?What airport should I fly into?

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Fly into PWM (Portland, Maine). PWM is very close to the wedding, downtown Portland, the Old Port and the ferry to Great Diamond Island. Alternatively, Boston Logan is about a 2 hour drive if you want to rent a car or uber up to Portland.

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Where do I catch the ferry to Great Diamond Island?Where do I catch the ferry to Great Diamond Island?

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The Ferry Terminal for Casco Bay Lines operates from the Maine State Pier, 56 Commercial Street, Portland. https://maps.app.goo.gl/6aVDjnYCideKYKwe7

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When does the ferry depart and arrive?When does the ferry depart and arrive?

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Often! Here is the August/"summer" schedule of the Casco Bay Lines ferry between Portland (Old Port) and Diamond Cove on Great Diamond Island. https://www.cascobaylines.com/schedules/diamond-cove-schedule/summe/