FAQs

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COVID 😷

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The overwhelming majority of our guests and all staff on the island are vaccinated. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please stay home. We also encourage getting a COVID test before attending! The wedding ceremony and reception will take place outside and in a large tent. Breakfasts are grab and go Lunches are available for grab and go Seating for the Friday taco night is a combination of indoor and outdoor; in case of inclement weather we would use the tent outside. The wedding ceremony is outside. The wedding reception is in a tent and seating assignments are generally by family and friend group; a few open tables will be available if guests would prefer to spread out. The Friday night video and karaoke will be shown inside but attendance is optional. Guests are welcome to wear masks but they are not mandatory. If you have questions on this or anything related to the wedding, please email cindy.oshaughnessy55A@gmail.com

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Can I stay on the island if I can only come one night?

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Yes! However, lodging on the island must be booked and paid for both nights whether or not you'll be staying there both nights.

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What room should I book on the island?

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Yay! If you'd like to stay on the island please RSVP! We'll send you room options and have you reserve with the resort.

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What's up with the ferry?

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The ferry to the island is a pontoon boat run by the lodge itself. The hourly ferry runs between the shore and the island on the hour from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and leaves the island 10 minutes to the hour from 7:50 a.m. until 9:50 p.m. Off-schedule round-trip to shore between 8 A.M.-10 P.M. = $25 per trip

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Can I bring my own boat?

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Yes! We have three available boat docking spaces at the lodge.

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The whole weekend? What else am I gonna do?

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In addition to swimming, boating and fishing, there is a clay tennis court, a billiard table, a ping pong table, croquet lawn, bocce ball, golf at nearby locations, lovely walking paths, hiking trails and gardens, bird watching, board games, and roasting s’mores at the nightly bonfire.

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What's the food situation?

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All island guests will get dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and day-after breakfast on Sunday. Menu options will be shared closer to the event!

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I have lodging arrangements away from the island. Can I still participate in Friday fun?

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Yes, please! We have Stout Island to ourselves for the whole weekend, and we'd love to spend that time with you. Just let us know (via your RSVP or a separate message) if you'll be able to make it on Friday evening-- we'll just need to plan for the food. For travel to and from the island, please refer to the FAQ topic about the ferry.

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Can I bring my own food and drinks to the Island?

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Yes, your lodging will have a fridge, a coffee maker, etc. Only alcohol supplied by Stout’s Island can be consumed in common areas on the island, so please only drink your personal alcohol in and around your lodging unit.