Woohoo! We are so excited to celebrate with you on our wedding weekend. Be sure to lock in your accommodations. Also if you are planning to drive on the ferry you will need a reservation. Let us know if we can help!
While guests are free to choose their own weekend accommodations on San Juan Island, we suggest considering Earthbox Inn. With a central location in town, it is walkable to the plethora of actives, from good eats to fun activities. Please be responsible for your own reservations.
If 10+ rooms are booked by wedding guests, your room rate will have a 10% discount. To access the discount, mention Scott Mills when you are making the reservation. Hotels and VRBOs are filling up quickly for the Island's summer season - time is of the essence. We look forward to your stay!
Most people get to Friday Harbor by ferry, from Anacortes, WA. Our wedding is during peak summer season, which requires planning ahead by making advanced reservations, if you plan to take your car to the island. We cannot stress enough the importance of securing your travel plan.
One option is to walk on the ferry and parking your vehicle in a protected lot at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. No ferry reservation is required for walk on passengers. Don't forget to pay for parking. Walk to the ferry terminal and get your walk-on ferry ticket. This is a super easy and low cost way to travel to Friday Harbor. No car is needed for wedding festivities, if you stay in the town of Friday Harbor.
An alternative option is to drive on the ferry. If you choose to take your car, a ferry reservation is required. Wedding guests are responsible for booking their ferry reservations for their own car. See pro-tip below for ferry reservation details.
The provided link below will take you to the ferry reservation website. Additional spots on the ferries open up at 7AM PST exactly two months, two weeks, and two days, in advance of your travel date.
https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations/vehicle/Mobile/MobileVRSDashboard.aspx
Pro tip if you are taking your car to Friday Harbor:
When you make a reservation on the WA State Ferry site, you will pay $19 for a reservation hold, you will not be charged at that time for the cost of the ferry. Make sure you get to the ferry terminal for check-in, at least 45 minutes in advance of sailing time, at which point you pay for the ferry. You are only charged for the Anacortes to Friday Harbor leg, your return is free. Don't be late, WA State Ferry people give away your reserved spot, 45 mins or less before sailing time.
Scott is the ferry wizard 🧙If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out at (406) 552-3119
Some people choose to travel to Friday Harbor by small plane! This option could involve either a classic airstrip plane or a float plane for the full Puget Sound experience. Booking flights is highly competitive because space is limited. We urge you to book flights as soon as possible to ensure smooth travel to the weekend of festivities!
Attached below is a link to Island flight reservations.
If you have any further questions regarding flights, feel free to reach out to Scott at (406) 552-3119 ✈️