FAQs

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What is the dress code for the wedding?

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Cocktail attire is appreciated! It's Block Island, so please don't feel the need to wear your tuxes or ball gowns. Summer/Fall dresses, jumpsuits for the ladies, and suits for the guys, are all fantastic options. The ceremony will be taking place on grass, so ladies, please be mindful of your shoe options.

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There are multiple ferries to Block Island - which one do I take?

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Point Judith/Narragansett Ferry, RI If you are flying into Boston or TF Green, this is the closest and easiest ferry for you to take. They have a slow ferry (1 hour) or a fast ferry (30min). If you are planning on taking the fast ferry, we recommend you book your tickets in advance. For more information, visit their website https://www.blockislandferry.com/ Montauk, NY Ferry If you are close to Montauk, this option will be the most convenient for you. But Please note: This Ferry only runs on Fri, Sat, Sun, and Mon during this time of the season and only runs ONCE a day at 9am to get to Block Island. You must purchase your tickets in advance for this ferry. For more information, visit their website https://vikingfleet.com/ferry-service/

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Are kids allowed at the wedding?

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While we love your children, this is an adult only celebration with the exception of those in our wedding ceremony/party. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Maggie or Jake.

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Can I fly to Block Island?

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Yes, however, only from Westerly Airport in Rhode Island. Visit their website for more information http://blockislandsairline.com/index.php/block-island-flights/

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Should I book a hotel or rent a house?

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Truly up to you! Block Island has a ton of amazing house rentals and if you are looking to take advantage of your visit and spend more time on the Island, we highly recommend looking into renting a house. It also may be the most cost effective per night. Maggie and Jake and their families plan to be on BI for the week leading up to the wedding! We'd love to get together before the weekend if you decide to make a vacation out of it!

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If I want to rent a house, what site should I book through?

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Airbnb and VRBO have a list of houses on Block Island available for rent. Local rental agencies on the Island OR join the Block Island Facebook group have lots of inventory of houses to explore as well! The Facebook group lists houses for rent very often, you can also post exactly what you are looking for in the group and a lot of the rental agencies or owners will respond directly with options for you! Info on local rental agencies: https://www.blockislandinfo.com/where-to-stay/house-rentals

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Are there more hotels than the ones on your wedding website?

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Absolutely! If you'd like to explore more hotel options, the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website has an entire PDF dedicated to all the hotels on the Island and what their availability is. Please visit the link below for more information! https://www.blockislandchamber.com/_files/ugd/0e1305_11ebeaaf501342ad99d2b0b4cb0db98a.pdf

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Can you name some specific rental agencies?

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Yes! A lot of these agencies have exclusives and have far more options that VRBO and Airbnb. For more rental options we encourage you to visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website, as well as joining the Block Island Facebook Group. https://phillipsonbi.com/rentals/ https://sullivanbi-rentals.com/ https://bibeachrealestate.com/block-island-rentals https://www.birealty.com/

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I want to explore Block Island, is there an easy way to figure out where to go?

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We have included some of our favorite places on our website, but if you'd like to explore even more, please visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website below. https://www.blockislandchamber.com/visitor-info

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What is the best way to get around when on Block Island?

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Block Island is very small! But has lots of hills. Makes it easy to drive, taxi or moped from place to place within minutes. Biking and walking are excellent options, just be wary of the hills! Cars, Taxis, Bikes, Mopeds, Walking

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Can I bring my own car to Block Island?

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The Traditional Ferry out of Point Judith/Narragansett, RI - takes car reservations. Bringing a car over can be very helpful if you plan on staying on Block Island for an extended amount of time. Car reservation booking begins in January 2024. Car reservations can be pretty competitive for Friday-Sunday bookings. We recommend visiting the website below for more information on how to book a car reservation. https://www.blockislandferry.com/vehicle-reservations/

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Can I rent a car on the Island?

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Yes! Visit the website below for more information. https://www.blockislandchamber.com/rentals-bikes-cars-and-mopeds

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What is New Shoreham vs. Block Island?

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New Shoreham is the same thing as Block Island! If you are searching for accommodations, addresses, etc. don't panic, New Shoreham is just the name of the town that technically encompasses Block Island.