FAQs
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What's the difference between the Ferry Boat and a Shuttle Boat?
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The Ferry is a commercial boat owned and operated by the Catalina Express to get you from Long Beach to Avalon. You'll need to book a round trip ticket on your own. The shuttle boat is a 30 person, captain run boat, that will shuttle you from Avalon to the Venue and back. For those staying in Avalon, the shuttle boat will be running at various times so you don't miss out on the fun. Book your round trip Ferry tickets here: https://catalinaexpress.com/ After you book your Ferry and fill out the Guest Travel Form, we will send you your shuttle boat time.
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What is the Guest Travel Form?
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This is a Google Form that will help us collect your arrival and departure times so we can accurately plan festivities and the shuttle boats. Fill this out after you've booked you accomodations and roundtrip ferry: https://forms.gle/NqAPCSGxRfipmhhN9
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Where is the ceremony?
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At Camp Catalina on White's Landing. The ceremony, reception, and dinner all take place at the camp.
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What time is the ceremony?
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Ceremony promptly begins at 4pm. There will be pre-drinks served at 3:30 to encourage punctuality.
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What do I wear?
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Think fun, fllirty, whimsical. Imagine yourself in your favorite fête galante. Garden Party meets Sorbet Sunset. Sun hats and parasols encouraged. Summer Suits absolutely acceptable. The ceremony, reception, and dinner will take place outside. The ground is uneven, and mostly dirt or grass. For our heel wearing friends, we suggest leaving the stilletos at home and opting for flats or something chunky. See Vibe's page for inspo pics.
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What is happening Friday and am I invited?
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You are absolutely invited to Friday's shenanigans. There will be games, good times, and a welcome dinner. You might want to wear something you don't mind getting wet!
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What's the weather like in Catalina?
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Late September on Catalina Island is typically warm and sunny with mild temperatures and the ocean water is still warm enough for swimming.
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Are kids allowed?
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Unless specifically noted on your invitation, we kindly request you leave your munchkins at home.
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Can I bring my dog?
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As much as we adore your fur baby, the venue does not allow dogs on this site.
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STAYING IN AVALON: Is there a specific hotel we should be staying at?
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Since most hotels and inns on the island are boutique, they don't do hotel blocks. This allows for freedom of choice when planning your weekend. We reccommend one that is walking distance to the Green Pier, which is where your shuttle boat will pick and drop you off all weekend.
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STAYING IN AVALON: What does a sample travel iternery look like if I'm staying in Avalon?
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Friday: Take the 9:50am Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon. Arrive in Avalon at 11am. Walk to your hotel (or arrange a golf cart taxi pick up) and drop your bags off. Walk to Green Pier for 12pm shuttle boat to Camp Catalina. Enjoy festivities at Camp and stay for the Welcome Dinner. Take 7:30pm shuttle back to Avalon and properly check into your hotel. Saturday: Enjoy your afternoon at Avalon and take 3pm Shuttle boat to Camp Catalina for ceremony and dinner. Take the return shuttle boat at 9pm back to Avalon. Sunday: Check out of hotel, grab some brunch, and take the 2:15pm Ferry back to Long Beach. ** if you wanted to spend your Saturday afternoon exploring camp (hiking/paddleboard/beach), you can take an earlier shuttle boat to the venue. There are showers on site for you to change and clean up before the ceremony.
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STAYING ON MOORING: Is there a dinghy dock?
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Yes! It's not as mighty as Two Harbors, but there is a small one. There is also a private beach where your dinghy will be safe if you choose to beach it.
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STAYING ON MOORING: Can I reserve a mooring?
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To be decided. We are still trying to bribe harbor patrol into letting us reserve a head of time. Regardless, there are 90 mooring balls close by and it shouldn't be a problem to get a spot.
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STAYING ON MOORING: Is there food?
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Yes! We will be serving lunch and dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. See Schedule Page for what time food is served.
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STAYING ON MOORING: Are there showers and a bathroom?
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Yes! The campsite has running water and plumbing for showers and toilets. The showers are outdoor (4 walls, no ceiling) and very basic. The bathroom does have electricity for hair dryers and curlings tools.
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CAMPING: How do I reserve my tent?
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See Accomodation Card included with your invitation for instructions on how to book. Follow the QR code to view your reserved tent and submit payment.
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CAMPING: Do I need to bring a sleeping bag?
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Unless it's an emotional support sleeping bag, no. The tents come with bedding.
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CAMPING: Is there electricity in the tents?
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There is a small power box to charge your phones. It does not have the capacity to power hairdryers or curling tools. The bathrooms do. Please use those for the beautification process.
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CAMPING: How do I check into my tent?
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Check in on Friday isn't until 3pm. You can store your luggage in the clubhouse and enjoy the shenanigans until then. At 3pm, we will take a break and check everyone into their tents and reconvene at 6pm for dinner.
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CAMPING: Are there showers and a bathroom?
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Yes! The campsite has running water and plumbing for showers and toilets. The showers are outdoor (4 walls, no ceiling) and very basic. The bathroom does have electricity for hair dryers and curlings tools.
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CAMPING: Is there food?
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While there isn't food readily available, we will be serving food at specific times. We will be serving lunch and dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. See Schedule Page for what time food is served Each tent also has a cooler if you wish to keep snacks handy. Unfortunately, there isn't any ice available. You could plan to pick up a bag in Avalon before hopping on the shuttle boat if you had snacks that needed to stay chilled for the weekend.
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CAMPING: Where is the coffee?
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Coffee will be available in the mess hall
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CAMPING: What does a sample travel itinery look like if I'm camping?
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Friday: Take the 9:50am Ferry from Long Beach to Avalon. Arrive in Avalon at 11am. Walk to Green Pier for 12pm shuttle boat to Camp Catalina. Drop your bags off at the clubhouse, partake in the shenanigans and check into tent at 3pm. Enjoy the wecome dinner at 6pm and stumble to bed at some point. Saturday: Enjoy your afternoon at camp with activities (see Things To Do Page). Ceremony at 4pm followed by wedding festivities. Sunday: Grab some breakfast and check out of tent by 11am. Take the 1pm shuttle boat back to Avalon and the 2:15pm Ferry back to Long Beach.
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What's the booze situation?
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Friday Shenanigans and dinner includes self served adult beverages. Contributions encouraged. Host Bar with guest bartenders will serve Saturday evening Each tent also has a cooler.... Mocktails and non alcoholic beverages will be in abundance as well.