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Where is the wedding and how do we get there?
Our wedding will be celebrated on Peaks Island, a small island just off the coast of Portland, Maine.
On the wedding day, everyone will take the Casco Bay Lines ferry from downtown Portland to Peaks Island. The ride is about 20 minutes, and our venue is just a 5-minute walk from the ferry dock.
Guests staying in the Old Port can easily walk to the ferry terminal. If you're staying elsewhere, we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft to the dock.
We'll share the exact ferry time closer to the date—just plan to arrive about 10 minutes before departure.
Where should I stay? Can I stay on Peaks Island?
We recommend staying on the mainland in Portland, ideally in the Old Port, since it’s close to the ferry terminal and where our welcome and farewell events will take place.
While Peaks Island is beautiful, it’s pretty small with limited lodging and dining options. You’d also need to bring a car over on the ferry (which costs about $160 round trip) and spots sell out quickly. Since most events are happening in Portland and everything there is walkable, it’s much easier to stay in the Old Port area. Plus, there’s a lot more going on there than on the island.
How do we get to the wedding on Peaks Island?
On the big day, everyone will take the Casco Bay Lines ferry from Portland to Peaks.
Guests staying in Old Port hotels are a short walk from the ferry terminal.
If you’re staying elsewhere, we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft to the dock.
The ferry ride is about 20 minutes, and we’ll share the specific ferry time closer to the date. Just plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
Is Portland easy to get around without a car?
The Old Port is very walkable, with great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and boutique shops all within a few blocks. For anything further, Ubers and Lyfts aren’t too hard to lock down.
What’s the “Old Port”? Is that different from Portland?
The Old Port is a small, historic strip along the waterfront in downtown Portland. It’s the heart of the city and where all the action is. Think cobblestone streets, restaurants, shops, and beautiful harbor views. It’s also where our welcome + farewell events will take place and where the ferry to Peaks Island departs.
Basically, Old Port = downtown Portland, near the water.
Why Maine?
Maine is where Don grew up and where his parents still live, so it’s always been a special place for us. Over the years, Julia’s grown to love it just as much—we visit every summer and winter, and it’s become a second home. We especially love Peaks Island, where we’ve spent countless days golf-carting, walking, and watching the sunset over the water. It felt like the perfect place to celebrate with all of you and share a bit of Maine’s magic.
Not to mention, Maine is where Don asked Julia to be his girlfriend and (years later) where he asked her to marry him!
How do we get back from the island after the wedding?
We’ve got that covered…We’ll be using a dedicated ferry after the wedding to both drop folks off in Portland and have a little afterparty for those who want to stay on board!
What’s the itinerary?
Friday: Welcome gathering in Portland’s Old Port
Saturday: Wedding on Peaks Island and afterparty cruising around Casco Bay
Sunday: Farewell gathering back in the Old Port
What’s the kid policy?
We can’t wait to celebrate with the whole family! Little ones are invited to the welcome and farewell gatherings. For the wedding itself, we kindly ask that only children ages 6 and up attend so everyone (parents included!) can fully enjoy the evening.
When can I RSVP?
We will open up RSVPing on Zola once we send out invitations, so keep an eye out for our invites coming soon!
Shoutouts
Save-the-dates painted & illustrated by Julia’s mom, Alice. She also created the illustrations you see here on this website!
Photography by Don’s oldest friend, Tom Higgins, from our trip to Italy.