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Pat & Melanie

October 3, 2026 • Edgartown, Massachusetts
122 Days To Go!

Pat & Melanie

October 3, 2026 • Edgartown, Massachusetts
122 Days To Go!

Can I bring my car over?

YES! Steamship Authority books travel for car and passengers. Visit www.steamshipauthority.com If booking to bring a car over - reservations open up on February 3, 2026. Be sure to book early!

If not bringing a car over on ferry, how do I get over to the island?

You will enter 1 Cowdry Road Woods Hole Falmouth MA into your GPS. Along the route will be parking lots for the ferry. The Palmer Lot is the one closest to the ferry. The address to the lot is 222 Palmer Avenue Falmouth MA. Park your car, hop on the bus to the Woods Hole Ferry. Get your ticket over to the island. Does not matter which port you come into - Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven.

Do I have to make passenger reservation ahead of time?

No. But you should check the ferry schedule at www.steampshipauthority.com and coordinate your timing and drive down. It is 25 minutes on the ferry to the island.

Where can we stay once on the island?

The reception will be held at Atria in Edgartown. Many of the B&B, Inns and hotels are conveniently located near the reception venue. Ashley Inn, Edgar Hotel MV and Hob Knob are the closest. See below for house VRBO/Air BNB options.

Do I need a car or can I use public transportation?

A car is convenient to have on the island but not necessary for a weekend trip. The Vineyard has a transit bus system which is very easy to use. Uber and Lyft are also available on island. Taxis are still a great way to get around the island. Many offer island tours if you are interested in seeing the island! Here are a few companies: Atlantic Cab (508) 693-7110 M.V. Taxi (508) 693-8660 All Island Taxi (508) 645-6066

What time is the ceremony?

The ceremony is at the East Chop Lighthouse. The ceremony begins at 3 pm. If you have your car on the island please drive to and park at the East Chop Beach Club! GPS address to beach club is 75 E Chop Drive Oak Bluffs. It is a 0.9 mile walk to lighthouse where ceremony will take place BUT we have arranged a shuttle from parking lot to lighthouse so no worries for those who aren't up for the walk ;-). Please arrive to parking lot no later than 2:30 pm so that you can jump on shuttle to lighthouse and find a seat and we can start ceremony on time! Thank you! If you don't have a car please arrange a taxi/uber/lyft on your own. The address for the lighthouse is 229 E Chop Drive Vineyard Haven. Please plan to arrive no later than 2:40 pm.

What does Melanie recommend for staying on the island?

Glad you asked! After 35 years coming to the island what I will suggest if you have a group is get a house. VRBO and Airbnb is popular options. Sandcastle Realty has fabulous options too. There are options in-town (Edgartown) that will make it is easy to walk to shops, restaurants and the reception venue OR I suggest Katama which will require a car to / from town but a great option as well. If you want to ask me about a location or have questions please do not hesitate to reach me. Ideal areas include Edgartown and Katama closest to weekend activities. sandcastlemv.com vrbo.com airbnb.com

What should we see and do while visitng Martha's Vineyard?

Please see the tab THINGS TO DO!

Where is the reception?

The reception will be held back in Edgartown at Atria. Their website is atriamv.com and their address for GPS is 137 Main Street Edgartown. Parking is limited on site so please park at the Edgartown Public Library at GPS 26 Edgartown - West Tisbury Road Edgartown. In the event of inclement weather shuttle service will be available.