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A map of Squirrel island with cottage names and points of interest may be found here.
Arrive in Boothbay Harbor
When: Wednesday - Friday
Arrive in Boothbay Harbor
When: Wednesday - Friday
Your parking spot will be assigned to you 1 week prior to the wedding (if applicable). See the 'parking' page for your assigned spot.
If needed, you may stop by Pier 8 (Balmy Days Cruises) for a few minutes to unload your luggage just prior to your ferry time. Let the parking booth attendant know that you are there to unload luggage, then park in the Piet 8 'loading zone' spots (closest to the water).
Ferry to Squirrel Island (Guests arriving Wednesday or Thursday)
Times: 7:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM
Location: Pier 8 (Balmy Days Cruises), Boothbay Harbor, ME
Ferry to Squirrel Island (Guests arriving Wednesday or Thursday)
Times: 7:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM
Location: Pier 8 (Balmy Days Cruises), Boothbay Harbor, ME
Luggage is usually loaded onto the ferry by staff, but please ask if they need a hand. Your luggage should be securely packed in suitcases, boxes, crates, or duffels. Consider lining your luggage with a plastic bag if it is calling for heavy rain on the day of your arrival.
Please provide the group name Donaldson/Snook once on the ferry (family - we may give you a punch pass to use instead, other islanders - if possible, please use your own passes).
The ferry leaves from Pier 8 at the times above. We highly recommend leaving some 'buffer' time for any shopping, traffic, construction, border crossings. If you are running late and think you'll miss the last ferry, call us as soon as possible!
We're assuming most people will be on the 3:00PM ferry. Give us a heads up if you are coming in earlier so we can greet you when you arrive!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Welcome BBQ
Time: 5:00PM - late
Location: Thompson Cottage
Who: All our island guests are invited (family, wedding party & significant others & our islander guests)!
Welcome BBQ
Time: 5:00PM - late
Location: Thompson Cottage
Who: All our island guests are invited (family, wedding party & significant others & our islander guests)!
The Snook family will be hosting a welcome BBQ for everyone on Thursday night. There will be burgers, hot dogs, fruit/veg, soft drinks and snacks. We will have a limited number of alcoholic drinks available, so please BYOB as well!
Friday, September 27, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
Ceremony & Reception Setup
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Town Hall
Who: Anyone who would like to help!
Ceremony & Reception Setup
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Town Hall
Who: Anyone who would like to help!
We would love your help setting up our ceremony & reception venues! Feel free to join whenever you would like to. We'd also suggest taking some time to roam around and enjoy the island!
Casual Harbor Dinner & Drinks
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: McSeagull’s Restaurant
Casual Harbor Dinner & Drinks
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: McSeagull’s Restaurant
We have reserved the indoor restaurant space at McSeagull's Restaurant (one of our favourite local spots) for a casual dinner and some drinks on Friday evening. No dress code!
Since our group is quite large, we have worked with the owner to put together a special menu for our group. Meal choices and payment for dinner will be collected ahead of time. Alcoholic beverages will be paid for individually at the restaurant.
We will be taking the 5:40PM ferry into the harbor, and the 9:30PM ferry back to the island.
Island guests arriving Friday: You can take the 9:30PM ferry to the island with us!
(or earlier if discussed with us beforehand)
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
The Bride's Breakfast
Time: 7:00AM
Location: Donaldson Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Ladies
The Bride's Breakfast
Time: 7:00AM
Location: Donaldson Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Ladies
The Groom's Breakfast
Time: 8:00AM-ish
Location: Flynn Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Lads
The Groom's Breakfast
Time: 8:00AM-ish
Location: Flynn Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Lads
The Ladies Get Ready
Time: 8:00AM - 10:45AM
Location: Thompson Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Ladies
The Ladies Get Ready
Time: 8:00AM - 10:45AM
Location: Thompson Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Ladies
The Lads Get Ready
Time: 9:00AM - 10:45AM
Location: Big Burke Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Lads
The Lads Get Ready
Time: 9:00AM - 10:45AM
Location: Big Burke Cottage
Who: Wedding Party Lads
First Look
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Secret!
Who: Bride & Groom
First Look
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Secret!
Who: Bride & Groom
Bride & Groom Photos
Time: 11:00AM - 11:45AM
Location: Misc.
Who: Bride & Groom
Bride & Groom Photos
Time: 11:00AM - 11:45AM
Location: Misc.
Who: Bride & Groom
Wedding Party Photos
Time: 11:45AM - 12:30PM
Location: TBD
Who: Bride & Groom + Wedding Party
Wedding Party Photos
Time: 11:45AM - 12:30PM
Location: TBD
Who: Bride & Groom + Wedding Party
Family Photos
Time: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: TBD
Who: Bride & Groom + Immediate Family
Family Photos
Time: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: TBD
Who: Bride & Groom + Immediate Family
Pre-Ceremony Mingling
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Location: Historical Hall
Who: Family & Friends
Pre-Ceremony Mingling
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Location: Historical Hall
Who: Family & Friends
Meet up with our harbor guests and mingle at the Historical Hall while we finish taking photos! We will provide some drinks and light snacks.
The Ceremony
Time: 3:00PM
Location: Hotel Beach (Backup: Chapel)
The Ceremony
Time: 3:00PM
Location: Hotel Beach (Backup: Chapel)
At around 2:30PM, you will make your way from the Historical Hall to the ceremony location. Depending on the weather, you may wish to bring a jacket or umbrella!
Please be seated wherever you would like!
The Cocktail Hour
Time: around 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Location: Town Hall Patio
The Cocktail Hour
Time: around 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Location: Town Hall Patio
We'll head over to the Town Hall patio (or inside, depending on weather) to enjoy some drinks & munchies before dinner.
For drinks during the evening, the 'bar' will be completely open and stocked by us. There will be an assortment of soft drinks, a mixing station, buckets full of beer, bottles of red & white wine and several signature cocktails. As it is entirely self-serve, we just ask that you clean up after yourself. Bonus points if you help us replenish ice, cups and drinks as needed!
The Reception
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Town Hall
The Reception
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Town Hall
We'll eat some delicious food, have some more drinks, and listen to a few speeches!
Dinner will be a buffet-style taco/burrito bar (vegetarian & gluten-free options available).
The Party
Time: 8:00PM - midnight
Location: Town Hall
The Party
Time: 8:00PM - midnight
Location: Town Hall
Bring your best dance moves and get ready to party!
We'll wind the party down around 12:00AM to give everyone a chance to say goodbye before the last ferry leaves the island at 12:30AM.
Sunday, September 28, 2024
Sunday, September 28, 2024
Ferry back to the Harbor
Times: 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM
Location: Novelty Dock
Ferry back to the Harbor
Times: 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM
Location: Novelty Dock
Please bring your luggage down to the bottom dock at least 15 minutes prior to the ferry time. If you think you might need an earlier trip, please let us know as soon as possible!
Wedding Clean-Up
Times: All day
Location: Town Hall, Cottages, misc.
Wedding Clean-Up
Times: All day
Location: Town Hall, Cottages, misc.
If you want to stick around to help for any part of the day, we'd be forever in your debt! We'll be sticking around until Monday to do all of the wedding takedown and cleanup. This includes the cleaning of the Town Hall, the Historical Hall, as well as all of the cottages used during the weekend - there are no cleaners coming in after us!
Before you head out, it would make our job a million times easier if you could:
Do a surface clean of your cottage.
Collect garbage and consolidate into large bags.
Wash dishes and start dishwasher (if applicable)
Strip beds & consolidate your dirty towels.
Start a wash of either of the above (note - please don't start/use the dryer if no one will be in the cottage!)
Bonus points if you clean the floors or the bathrooms!
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