Islandwood is set up for all guests to stay on site, which we strongly encourage! This means you don't need to book accommodations on the island in advance. When we send out formal invitations, there will be instructions for booking your on-site accommodations. The guest rooms each have a rustic style, sleep 2-6 people, and have a private bathroom.

If you prefer to book a traditional hotel off-site you may choose that route as well but will be responsible for your own transportation to wedding events.

Islandwood is a magically forested campus on Bainbridge Island. During the school year, it is an outdoor education facility for children and teens, so it has a bit of a summer camp vibe, with beautiful trail and ample outdoor space. We are so excited to share this kind of place with you. We feel it is very representative of our life in the PNW, while still providing enough amenities for everyone to be comfortable.

We are doing our best to accommodate plus ones. Formal invitations will clarify all invited guests.

Little ones are welcome! Islandwood is a great spot for kids. We will clarify more about special accommodations for children as the day approaches, but rest assured that Islandwood will be great for children.

Prepare for comfortable days and cool evenings. The venue is heavily forested, so even on a warm day it might be cooler in the shade. Ladies should consider bringing a cardigan or a shawl for the wedding day. In your luggage, pack a raincoat and a light jacket just in case.

Weather permitting, our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, and our reception will be indoors. Over the course of the weekend, there will be a fair amount of outdoor time so plan accordingly.

Wedding events will be semi-formal. Ladies, consider a midi dress and comfortable flats or wedges, and bring a shawl, cardigan, or a light jacket if the weather is cool. Guys, consider a relaxed suit with or without a tie. Remember that the ceremony is outdoors on grass, so be careful with your footwear choices. Overall everyone should feel dressy yet comfortable!

Whether or not to rent a car is really up to you. A car is not necessary, but it would certainly be convenient. A rental car will allow you the flexibility to explore the island on Saturday morning, and will make life easy getting to and from Islandwood (Lyfts / Ubers / taxis will be available, but not abundant, on Bainbridge Island.)

If you decide to rent a car, you get the option to take the "scenic route" to Bainbridge by driving south around Puget Sound. This would be a ~2 hour trip from SEA-TAC, and would allow you to avoid the ferry if that's what you prefer. If you rent a car and DO take the ferry, it will cost more, and there is a (slight) risk that the ferry will be full and you'll have to take the next one.

If you don't rent a car, you can cab/uber/lyft/light rail to downtown, and simply walk on to the ferry. It will be a little more tricky to get around on Bainbridge Island, but this isn't necessarily a big deal since all wedding events, meals, and lodging are all on site.