Come say "hi" to the couple and their family and friends at the Splash at the Boathouse the evening before the big day. Generously hosted by Bill and Kelly Doherty, come enjoy some light appetizers and beverages and wish Matt and Meg your best. This is an optional event, but know we would love to see you! For those attending the Welcome Party, there are public parking lots located next the Echo Leahy Center, where you can pay for parking. Guests who may benefit from an accessible drop off have the option to unload by the Echo entrance. All parking options are within 500 ft of the Boathouse. The venue is also accessible by foot for those staying in Burlington and would like to walk or to utilize a ride share.

Please refer to the shuttle schedule if you would like to use the provided bus transportation. We encourage guests to utilize the shuttle busses- as ride share options are limited in Grand Isle. Provided transportation is available to the venue (Grand Isle) and return (Burlington.) Busses will be equipped with water and a speaker system. Be sure to take all your belongings with you as you get off the bus. Busses are instructed to leave on schedule so please be sure to arrive promptly as this will help us stay on schedule for the day. Thank you in advance!

Join us for our ceremony and reception to follow. Delicious dinner and drinks will be provided and we hope you join us to "cut a rug" on the dance floor. Note: All wedding day events will occur at the Ferry Watch Inn. So once you arrive, relax and enjoy the event!

If you still have some dance moves to show off post-wedding reception, come celebrate with us at a local Burlington bar- Three Needs!! There will be drinks and pizza available for purchase. Shuttle busses will drop interested passengers at the bar on the way to the hotel shuttle stops. Please note: transportation to guests accommodations after the bar will not be provided, however the bar is located in downtown Burlington and ride-share services are likely available. Bar location: 185 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401

Join us for an optional send off! We will provide bagels and coffee from our favorite bagelry. This is a 'stop by' event- feel free to come and go as you please. The event is being held at the Doherty family camp in Colchester, Vermont. Transportation is not provided by the couple and we suggest guests consider driving themselves, utilizing ride-share services, or carpooling with other guests. BAGEL BY THE BEACH GUESTS PLEASE READ: - The Doherty's camp is located on a very quaint private island with 30+ other camps who all abide by a 10 mph speed limit. Please do not drive over 10 mph as to respect the humans and animals that reside on the island. - Guest parking will be located at located at 296 Coates Island Road, where guests will be picked up via golf cart and chauffeured (by friends/family) to the Doherty's camp. For guests interested in stretching your legs, it is a very walkable 3/4 of a mile. -Please note the weekend's weather and be prepared to bring an extra layer, if needed! Otherwise, no need to bring anything because bagels and refreshments will be provided.