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Camp Emerald Bay's COVID -19 Protocol. All wedding guests are required to show proof of their vaccination card or a negative test from 72 hours upon arrival before boarding the ferry and/or before entering camp. Unfortunately, you'll be turned away if no proof is shown.
Camp Emerald Bay's COVID -19 Protocol. All wedding guests are required to show proof of their vaccination card or a negative test from 72 hours upon arrival before boarding the ferry and/or before entering camp. Unfortunately, you'll be turned away if no proof is shown.
October 9, 2021
Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, California

Emily & Ryan

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WEDDING WEEKEND: October 8th to October 10th, 2021 Thursday, October 7th, 2021 For those arriving early, please join us for a cocktail party aboard the Mauretania at 4:00PM in Doctor's Cove. (All boating guests who are already at the island are welcome to come!) Friday, October 8th, 2021 Boat ride from Long Beach to Emerald Bay, Welcome Orientation, Weekend Check-In & lunch, Camp Activities, TIKI Party, and evening campfire. Saturday, October 9th, 2021 Breakfast, Camp Activities, Greased-Up Watermelon Game, Lunch, Ceremony, Cocktail Party, and to Dinner Reception & Dancing!! Sunday, October 10th, 2021 Continental Farewell Breakfast and Boat ride home to Long Beach. Please see below for more information regarding each activity.

Welcome Cocktail Party

Thursday, October 7th, Aboard the Mauretania, Anchored in Doctor's Cove, 4:00 PM,

If you will be in Emerald Bay, we are hosting a cocktail party aboard the Mauretania anchored off Doctor’s Cove. Come by your own soft sided dinghy or call on channel 69 for an “Uber Dinghy” ride (which will be available all weekend long).

Boat Ride from Long Beach to Emerald Bay

Friday, October 8th, 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 2, Long Beach, CA 90802
, 9:00 AM (Boat leaves)

Harbor Breeze Corp. and its boats are located at Dock 2 in Rainbow Harbor adjacent to the Long Beach Aquarium at 100 Aquarium Way. Over night parking is available for $16 a day at the Pikes Outlet parking structure, located across Shoreline Dr from the Harbor Breeze boat dock. Boarding begins at 0830 & the boat will depart promptly at 0900 for Emerald Bay. Please remember to wear your mask aboard the boat while indoors.

Weekend Welcome & Check - In

Friday, October 8th, Harbour Breeze Guests - 10:30 AM, Boating Guests - 11:00 AM,

As everyone deboards the ferry, there will be a time for guests to check-in and get settled, and a welcome lunch and orientation to follow!

Capture The Greased Up Watermelon

Friday October 8th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm,

After all, what is a marriage without competition? We will be holding a formal round of Bride vs. Groom Capture the Greased Up Watermelon. WHERE-Waterfront. WHEN-2:00 - FRIDAY. WHAT-Slather a watermelon in an entire can of Crisco, don't let the other Team get it across your goal line. WHO-Anyone willing to join in our shenanigans. NEEDS-A swimsuit & a hunger for victory.

Punch Bowl & Tiki Time

Corsair Cove, Friday, October 8th, 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm

We invite you to join us in Corsair Cove for a Punch Bowl, prepared & served by yours Truly for a little face to face time. During Cocktail Hour we will be accompanied by Kale Stiles & The Hilo Hi-Flyers Tiki Swing Band to serenade us through our evening on an Island Paradise. Dinner will be served to all Guests in the Cove and the Immediate Family/Wedding Party will break off for the rehearsal dinner to join again for a swinging good time after dinner service.

Campfire

Emerald Bay Fire Ring, Friday, October 8th, 7:30 pm,

Campfire will be held at the Boy Scout Campfire Circle between the Waterfront & Doctor's Cove. We ask that Guests come prepared with a Skit, a Joke, a Song, a Talent, or a Sing-A-Long. We also encourage guests to tell their favorite stories of the Lovely Couple, heart warming or embarrassing.

Camp Activities

Saturday, October 9th, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm,

The name of the game is Adult Summer Camp, & what is Summer Camp without activities! The Waterfront will be open for Kayaking, Snorkeling, Paddle-boarding, & Swimming. Field Sports will be open, including the Archery & Shotgun Ranges. Mountain Bikes will be available, and as always hiking trails will be open for adventure.

Ceremony

Doctor's Cove, Saturday, October 9th, 4:00 pm,

We will all join on the beach & overlooking bluffs of Doctor's Cove to witness the joining of Emily & Ryan.

Cocktail Hour

Saturday, October 9th, 4:30 pm,

We invite you to sip with the fish after the ceremony while the Bride & Groom have there photos taken. Drinks & Hour-devours will be served in the Pennington Marine Science Center where you can explore the local waters of Catalina with the comfort of a cocktail in your hand.

Dinner & Dancing

Saturday, October 9th, 5:30 pm,

Dinner will be served on the Dinning Hall porch in true Camp fashion where we will celebrate the Newly-Wed Couple & exchange stories and well wishes. Libations and merriment will carry onto the dance floor for the remainder of the evening.

Boat Ride From Emerald Bay to Long Beach

Sunday, October 10th, 9:30 am,

The Harbor Breeze ferry will be departing the Emerald Bay pier bound for Long Beach at 0930. Please remember to wear your mask aboard the boat while indoors.

Visit Avalon after the event on your own.

If you are staying on the Island longer on your own, we have arranged for a shoreboat to ferry guests, to the Isthmus from Emerald Bay on Sunday at 10 AM to catch the 11:45 Cyclone to Avalon. Guests not taking the Harbor Breeze back to Long Beach on Sunday 10/10/2021 are responsible for their transportation from Two Harbors and back to the mainland from Avalon. Please contact FOB Randy (714-227-4671, randy@quickline.us) directly to get a spot on the shoreboat.

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