August 8th 2023

Yes!! Babies and children are welcome! Just let us know who and how old in the comment section of the RSVP or contact the groom or bride.

We have addressed the invitations to the people we would love to come. If you received a plus one, they will appear beside your name on the invitation envelope. Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitations.

A regular Catholic Mass typically lasts about one hour. The first half, called the Liturgy of the Word, includes introductory prayers, readings from Scripture, and a reflection from the priest. The second half, called the Liturgy of the Eucharist, includes the celebration and sharing of the Body of Christ with the addition of prayers and songs. When a Catholic wedding seems to last a long time it is because the exchange of vows and rings occurs within the regular liturgy. Therefore, you can expect the regular hour-long Mass plus the wedding ceremony.

In general, the priest is the leader of the Mass. The congregation follows his words and actions for cues on what to say, when to say it, and how to move. However, other people support the Mass by reading and serving in different ways. You can expect that Mass will start with sitting or standing and listening to readings from the Bible. In the middle, the bride and groom will share their vows and rings with each other. Then the Mass continues with communion, or the Eucharist; this part involves more standing and kneeling and responding in prayer.

There are a few ways you can follow along with the Mass. First, you can observe the people around you and follow their lead. (Truly, no one will notice if you are a second behind the crowd.) As a non-Catholic, you are invited (and encouraged!) to participate in the sitting, standing, kneeling, singing, and praying portions of the Mass—as much as you are comfortable. After all, you have been invited to this wedding to be a part of the community of witnesses to pray for and celebrate the bride and groom. Regardless of your spirituality or religious beliefs, there is a joy to be shared as the two become one, through love, in marriage.

Our wedding will include a full Mass, which means we will be receiving the Eucharist! The short answer is that only Catholics should receive the Eucharist. Another name for the Eucharist is "communion," because the act of receiving it both reflects and effects the spiritual union of the believer with Christ and all the other faithful. In other words, it's a statement of Catholic faith, one that you probably do not want to make if you do not share that faith. We would love to invite you to still line up, cross your arms and receive a blessing!

Yes! You are welcome to go out front. The venue just asks that no alcohol is brought outside of the venue.

No. Unfortunately, we are not permitted to use the grass area as it is property of the Yacht club. As for the Pier, it is a public space and you are welcome to take a walk down there.

If issues booking through the website arise, please call the hotel directly at 905-667-1200 to book a reservation.