FAQs

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HELP! I MISSED MY BOAT!

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Call or text our wedding planner, Anthony Feola! (401) 741-9188

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Where do I park and get on the boat?

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The RUM RUNNER II will be picking up passengers at the North Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. This pier is one dock south of the Visitor's Center. Parking is FREE in this lot! For a visual, please see the photo attached on our "Boat Schedule" page. (If you can see the Fort Adams Visitor's Center and the tall ship OLIVER HAZARD PERRY, that means you are in the right lot.) There will be someone from the wedding party waiting for you at the North Alofsin Pier to check you in! Fort Adams State Park 80 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

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What is the dress code?

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Think summer picnic! Light fabrics and summer dresses. Stay comfortable! Keep in mind you will be taking a quick boat ride, getting off on a dock, briefly walking through sand, and spending most of the wedding day dancing on the grass. Leave the stilettos at home and embrace sandals or flip flops. And feel free to bring a towel & bathing suit if you feel like taking a swim with us!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Due to the limited seating available aboard the boat shuttles, plus ones are by invitation only.

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Are kids allowed?

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No. Aside from the select kiddos who are part of our wedding, this is a party for the adults!

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Is it an open bar?

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Yes! We will be providing plenty of beverages both alcoholic & non-alcoholic. Feel free to bring cash to tip your bartenders as well as your captain & crew! (Venmo QR codes will also be available to tip digitally)

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Tell me more about Rose Island!

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Rose Island is about 18 acres in size and situated in the Narragansett Bay just south of the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge. It consists of a historic lighthouse, the Fort Hamilton Barracks, and a wildlife refuge. It is managed by the Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust, a 501c3 non-profit in Newport, Rhode Island since 1984. Their mission is to preserve the historic and environmental integrity of Rose Island and maintain its historic properties as open for public access and education. www.RoseIsland.org

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Tell me more about Rum Runner II!

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Yacht RUM RUNNER II was built during the height of Prohibition for use in the rumrunner trade. Today she now offers the luxury of a classic motor yacht and the intrigue you would imagine of a high-speed bandit with a history all her own. The vessel is 58 feet and can take up to 49 passengers. (Fun fact: Nora is the yacht's first female captain!) www.sail-newport.com/our-boats/yacht-rum-runner-ii/

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What if there are high winds or harsh weather?

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In the event of high winds or a storm that renders the boats unable to operate, we have a back up location! Location details will be released 24 hours before the wedding so plans can be adjusted accordingly. (So check back in on this website!) If slight rain is forecasted for the day, please consider bringing an umbrella, rain boots, and a light jacket. There will be numerous tents around the island to keep us all dry!