Friday, August 16 WELCOME PARTY 7:45PM & on!
Join the family for causal drinks on the lake the night before! We will all be gathered at Pike's Place bar inside Lord Fletchers (cash bar).
Saturday, August 17 AFTER PARTY
The island shuts down around 10:30PM - for those who would like to continue the celebration we will be going to Maynards on the lake. The shuttles will be stopping at Maynards as well.
Address: 685 Excelsior Boulevard Excelsior, MN 55331
Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?
The ceremony and reception will be taking place on Lighthouse Island, Lake Minnetonka. The celebrations will be outdoors (though there will be shade), so please plan accordingly for an August lake day in Minnesota.
How do I get over to the island?
We are excited to have you join us at Lighthouse Island at the Minnetonka Yacht Club. We will have pontoon boats that will ferry you to the island (5 minute ride).
Below is the boat pick-up address for guests to get over to the island:
19800 Park Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391.
At the Park Ave/Deephaven Beach a walkie-talkie will be available to let the pontoon drivers know you need a ride to the island. There will be multiple boats running continuously all day and evening.
Will there be transportation from the Courtyard Minneapolis West to the wedding venue?
Yes! We will be providing shuttles each way between the Courtyard Minneapolis West and our wedding venue drop off point at Park Ave (address below) where the boat transportation will be to get over to the island.
The drop-off location for our wedding venue will be the following:
19800 Park Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391.
Once you arrive at the Park Ave beach, there will be pontoon boats that will ferry you to the island (5 minute ride).
If taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi/etc. to the wedding venue, please see the best drop off point below:
19800 Park Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391.
Once you arrive at the Park Ave, there will be pontoon boats that will ferry you to the island (5 minute ride).
If not taking the Courtyard Minneapolis West shuttle service, please see parking instructions below:
Please park at St. Therese Catholic School & Parish.
Parking Lot Address for Church:
18325 Minnetonka Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391.
Note: Please park in the spaces nearest to the soccer/athletic fields; the “back corner” in relation to the main church.
Shuttle service to & from the church will be available.
Signs will then direct you to the
boats that will bring you over to Light House Island on Lake Minnetonka.
What time will the reception end?
Lighthouse Island closes at 10:45 PM, expect to grab a boat back to the mainland before then!
What is the dress code?
We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Dress code is cocktail attire: ladies, keep in mind you'll mostly be on grass, so please plan your footwear accordingly!
Can I bring a guest/date?
Due to limited capacity, we are only ably to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding!
What will the weather be like?
Welcome to Minnesota in the summer time :) expect lake weather from 70-88 degrees, with a breeze! Please take this into consideration when planning your attire for the day.
Are my kids welcome?
Although we love your kids, in order to give our guests (and parents) a day of relaxation, this will be an adult-only event.
Will there be an open bar?
Yes!