The wedding will take place on Sunday August 30th. We have decided not to have a formal gathering of all guests on the 29th and focus our efforts on the wedding day itself!

Q: How will guests get to the island?

A: Fogg’s Water Taxi will pick up guests at the dock at 72 Commercial St in downtown Portland, near a restaurant called Scales. Guests will walk towards the end of the dock and wait for the taxi there. We will be providing ferries back. As we get closer to the wedding we will have an official list of all the boats we have scheduled to and from the island.

Q: I’m driving to the wedding or renting a car. Can I park my car near the ferry pick-up? What if I’m camping?

A: Yes! Unfortunately, as Portland has a busy downtown, there are no free parking options. We recommend carpooling or taking a ride share to the docks from where you’re staying.

If you would like to park, Simba Parking Lot (216 Fore St) is a 7 minute walk from the ferry pickup and offers a $20 flat rate to park all day, but not overnight. There are several parking garages nearby as well, and the parking app Spot Hero can be helpful in finding predictable short term parking.

Casco Bay Parking Garage

54 Commercial Street

Rates: $5 per hour | $50 daily maximum (Rates may vary)

Thames Street Lot

67 Thames Street

$15 per 24-hour period (up to 15 days, rates may vary)

Pay at the kiosk or via the Passport Parking App using Zone 7116

Q: What is the dress code?

A: Summer cocktail attire. However, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or bringing a spare pair, as you will be walking on dirt/grass between different places on the island.

Q: I have dietary restrictions, how can I get those met?

A: The wedding meal will be served buffet style but dietary restrictions are of the utmost priority for the catering staff. They are very comfortable working with restrictions and the RSVP has a section to mention them.

Q: What is the bathroom situation?

A: There are two handmade cedar portable bathrooms, each a little bigger than a port-a-potty. They are very nice and very clean!

Q: Is there electricity? Wifi?

A: The central event tent has solar-powered battery packs for charging phones and devices. There is no wifi, but the cell signal is strong to use as a hotspot in most areas.

Q: I hear the party will continue when the band ends-can I stick around?

A: Absolutely! If you're not camping and would like to be at the afterparty, let us know in the RSVP - Fogg's runs ferries late into the night and we will be providing them.

Q: What will happen in the event of an emergency?

A: There is an AED and first aid kit on the island. We can call 911 and the Portland Fire boat would be able to reach us within minutes, just like on land. Two of the Fortland staff have ER experience. Not to mention Zandy and her three friends on the wedding crew are all healthcare professionals!

Q: What will happen if there is bad weather?

A: We will have a plan in place in case of rain - we may move some things around so that everyone is under cover, but the party will go on, rain or shine! If there’s rain in the forecast as we approach the date of the wedding, we’ll keep everyone updated.