The Island Getaway for Work or Play

One mile from Boston… A million miles from ordinary

Are you looking for a beautiful and romantic setting for your wedding? A place that is out of the ordinary and extraordinary in its natural beauty?

Are you envisioning saying your vows by windswept beaches and breathtaking views of Boston's skyline?

You are imagining Thompson Island!

THOMPSONISLAND.ORG

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We do… Thompson Island is situated one mile from downtown Boston and hosts many ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners throughout the spring, summer and fall season. The island’s spectacular backdrop of beaches, rolling hills, meadows, salt marches and fields is ideal for photography on your special day.

PARTY WITH A CONSCIENCE

Choosing Thompson Island as your

venue will ensure you have the

wedding day of your dreams while

improving the lives of Boston’s urban

youth. All proceeds support Thompson

Island Outward Bound Education

Center’s youth programming.

CONTACT US

Thompson Island’s event planners will

help you achieve your desired look and

feel to create an exciting experience for

you and your guests. Plan your

wedding with Thompson Island today!

Denise Roaf, Director of Event Sales and Operations Ph: 617.830.5122 Email: droaf@thompsonisland.org

Beth Zappulla, Event Sales Manager

Ph: 617.830.5175 Email: ezappulla@thompsonisland.org

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A Helping Hand—Planning Your Special Day Your special day needs detailed planning and individual attention. Our event

planners will be by your side every step of the way to ensure all pieces are

immaculately organized. The end result will be the wedding atmosphere of your

vision!

Organizing your dream wedding is simple with Thompson Island. All we ask is

that you…

• Pick a date and time

• Choose an island location

• Determine a menu

• Select additional entertainment

• Enjoy the island and leave the details to us!

THE BOAT RIDE

You have two options to select how you will arrive to

Thompson Island:

• Private charter from Long Wharf via Boston Harbor Cruises – Thompson Island will make the arrangements, you just pick the departure time from Long Wharf and Thompson Island. The cost is $20 per person round trip with a minimum of $2,000. Additional trips are subject to prior approval and additional fees.

Directions: bostonharborcruises.com/contactus/ directions

• Private Thompson Island Ferry – A group under 125 may use the Island ferry that departs from the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in South Boston and costs $20 round trip per person with no minimums.

Directions: thompsonisland.org/events/directions/

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Thompson Island Receptions All weddings have a $25,000 minimum inclusive of venue, food, beverage, charter boat, tax, fees and gratuity. All weddings require a $2,500 deposit to reserve a date and full payment in advance.

INCLUDED:

• Ocean Bluff Pavilion, 5-hr rental (seats up to 280 people)

or

• Waterfront Landing, 5-hr rental (seats up to 200 people)

• 8-foot Banquet Tables (seats 8 guests) and/or 72’ Round Tables (seats 10 guests)

• White Folding Garden Chairs

• Head or Sweetheart Table

• White tablecloths and blue skirting for food and beverage tables

• Dining Options – See our Menu Guide for Details All meals are served buffet with white plastic utensils, plates and plastic cups • Changing room for Bride

Leave the details to us!

Once you have selected and booked your specific vendors, have them contact us directly for delivery of goods (cakes, flowers, rental equipment, etc).

OPTIONAL:

• Ceremony Fee: $2.50 per chair

• Cake Cutting Fee: $2.50 per person (includes delivery, handling, storage, setup and serving)

• Champagne Toast: $10.00 per person

• Outside Rental of China, Glass, and Silver: $15 per person (includes ferry transport, set, clear, clean, crate, and load/unload – client responsible to order and pay outside vendor for china rental)

• Special Scheduled Ferries: charged accordingly

* Food and beverage selections are subject to 7% Gratuity Charge, 13% Island Support Fee and 7% Massachusetts State Meal Tax (subject to change without notice).

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OCEAN BLUFF PAVILION

The larger of our sites offers two tents that overlook Boston’s skyline

framed by lush island trees. Arched entrances, vaulted ceiling, interior/

exterior lighting and inlaid floors make the 40’ x 100’ white tent

impressive for any event with up to 280 people. The smaller 40’ x 70’

Olympic white frame tent with French windowed walls, interior lighting,

tables and chairs is an ideal venue for cocktail hour or dancing.

$2,500 venue rental fee

WATERFRONT LANDING

Panoramic views of the harbor and Boston’s skyline will surely impress

your guests at this charming wooden pavilion with exposed beams,

high open eaves and interior lighting. This unrivalled beachfront setting

accommodates up to 200 people.

$2,500 venue rental fee

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Ceremony Sites

GABLE ORCHARD

OCEAN BLUFF GAZEBO

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Ceremony Sites

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WATERFRONT LANDING TREES

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Delectable Cuisine

From the rehearsal dinner, to the main event, to the morning farewell, our catering professionals will tailor the taste of your special day exactly as you have envisioned. With exquisite menu options and flexible choices, feeding your guests will be a breeze. In addition to full menu items, we offer clambakes, and barbeques that make planning easy.

APPETIZERS

Atlantic Seafood Raw Bar

Fresh Shrimp Cocktail on Ice - $160

New England Clams on the Half Shell - $90

Main Oysters on the Half Shell - $150

Priced per 50 pieces

The above are served with cocktail sauce, horse radish, and garnished with fresh lemon wedges

Hot Hors D’oeuvres

Buffalo Chicken Wings with Bleu Cheese Dressing - $70

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon - $110

Italian Meatballs - $60

Pizza Bites - $70

Mushroom Caps filled with Seafood Stuffing - $125

Assorted Mini Quiche - $70

New England Classic Stuffed Clams - $150

Premium Blue Swimmer Crab Cakes - $100

Priced per 50 pieces

Tuscan Antipasto Display

A selection of Italian Meats and cheese to include

Prosciutto, Mortadella, Genoa Salami, Capicola, fresh

Mozzarella and Provolone cheese, garnished with

tomatoes, cucumbers, and black olives accompanied with

a vinaigrette dressing.

Half $170 / Full $320

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Delectable Cuisine

HORS D'OEUVRES

Sausage-stuff d Mushrooms

Stuffed with sweet italian sausage, mozzarella, fennel, and

breadcrumbs

$95 / per 50 pieces

Chicken Satay

With spicy dipping sauce

$125 / per 50 pieces

Beef Satay

With coconut curry dipping sauce

$125 / per 50 pieces

Asparagus Wraps

Asparagus with asiago cheese wrapped with a delicious

pull pastry

$95 / per 50 pieces

Caprese Skewers

Baby mozzarella, grape tomatoes, and basil

$130 / per 50 pieces

Fillo Cups

Stuffed with fig, gorgonzola, and red onion compote

$95 / per 50 pieces

Mini Curried Vegetable Croquettes

With mango chutney

$95 / per 50 pieces

Delectable Cuisine

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Select Cheese Platter

A selection of American and imported cheeses to include

Gouda, Dill Havarti, Swiss, Boursin and cheddar garnished

with fresh strawberries and grapes.

Half $110 / Full $250

Fresh Garden Crudites

An assortment of crisp fresh vegetables served with

chunky blue cheese dip.

Half $80 / Full $150

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

A selection of seasonal fresh fruit to include pineapple,

melon, strawberries, and grapes served with fruit dip.

Half $130 / Full $250

Dry Snacks – Individual bags per dozen

Mini Pretzels - $12

Potato Chips - $12

Popcorn - $12

Chips and Salsa - $12.00

Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres and displays served one hour prior to your main course. Half displays serve approximately 50 guests Full displays serve approximately 100 guests

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ISLAND COMBO

Fresh Garden Salad with Italian and Ranch Dressing*

Thompson Island Homemade New England Clam

Chowder with Oyster Crackers

Lobster Tail served with Drawn Butter

Sizzling Seasoned Sirloin Steak Carving Station*

Grilled Cajun Chicken Breasts*

Freshly Steamed Corn on the Cob*

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted New Potatoes*

Quinoa Salad*

Breadsticks

Fresh Apple and Blueberry Pie

Hot Beverage Service

$110 per person

Freshly Steamed Corn on the Cob*

$100 per person

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TEXAS BARBEQUE

Fresh Garden Salad with Italian and Ranch Dressing* All

Beef Chili with Tortilla Chips

Sizzling Seasoned Sirloin Steak Carving Station*

Grilled Cajun Chicken Breasts*

Barbeque Pork Ribs*

Freshly Steamed Corn on the Cob*

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted New Potatoes* Quinoa

Salad*

Cornbread

Peachberry and Apple Pie

Hot Beverage Service

$90.00 per person

SPECIALTY DIETARY OPTIONS

Vegetarian options included with each menu option. *Signifies Gluten Free

CHILDREN’S MENU

No food or beverage charge for children under four years

old or younger. Kids 5-16 years old are charged at 50% of the adult cost.

All buffets will remain open for up to 1.5 hours

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OPEN FULL SERVICE PACKAGE* Mixed Drinks, Draft Beer, Wine, Assorted Sodas, Juice, and Bottled Water on a per person basis

One Hour .........................$26.00 per person Two Hour ........................ $31.00 per person Three Hour...................... $38.00 per person Four Hour ....................... $45.00 per person Five Hour ..........................$52.00 per person Additional 1/2 hour........$5.50 per person

OPEN BEER & WINE PACKAGE* Draft Beer, Wine, Assorted Sodas, Juice, and Bottled Water on a per person basis

One Hour .........................$23.00 per person Two Hour ......................... $28.00 per person Three Hour......................$33.00 per person Four Hour ........................ $38.00 per person Five Hour ........................ $43.00 per person Additional 1/2 hour........ $4.50 per person

OPEN SODA PACKAGE* Assorted Sodas, Juice, and Bottled Water on a per person basis

Flat Rate ...........................$15.00 per person

*Subject to 7% gratuity charge, 13% island support fee and 7% Massachusetts Meal Tax (subject to change without notice).

The liquor license fee is $100 for any bar with alcohol.

Note: Substitutions may incur additional fees.

HOST FULL SERVICE PACKAGE* Mixed Drinks, Draft Beer, Wine, Assorted Sodas, Juice, and Bottled Water on a per drink basis

Mixed Drinks.....................$9.00 per drink

Harpoon IPA & UFO ...... $7.00 per drink

Bud Light...........................$5.50 per drink

Wine .................................... $7.00 per drink

HOST BEER & WINE PACKAGE* Draft Beer, Wine, Juice, Assorted Sodas, and Bottled Water on a per drink basis

Harpoon IPA & UFO ...... $7.00 per drink

Bud Light...........................$5.50 per drink

Wine .................................... $7.00 per drink

CASH BAR Paid by individual guests at time of purchase. Prices included tax and island support fee. Gratuity is not included.

Mixed Drinks................... $10.00 per drink

Harpoon IPA & UFO ...... $7.25 per drink

Bud Light...........................$6.50 per drink

Wine ....................................$8.50 per drink Frozen Margaritas & Pina Coladas .............. $13.50 per drink

There is a $150 bartender fee for cash bars.

Last Call — All bars close 30 minutes prior to boat departure.

Liquor Liability—Thompson Island abides by all Liquor Laws in Massachusetts. Guests must be of the legal age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. All alcohol must be purchased through Thompson Island and served by Thompson Island employees. Thompson Island reserves the legal right to refuse further service of any guest who we feel has had enough to drink. All alcoholic consumption is restricted to the event sites only.

BeveragesOpen Bars

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Unforgettable Celebrations!

BEACH BONFIRE

Complete your island event with an authentic beach

bonfire! We build it and provide an attendant to monitor it.

$350

Add S’mores (per person) - $3.50

THE ISLAND

Thompson Island is a 204-acre nature preserve and Boston Harbor’s only

private island. You and your guests will have access to the groomed nature

trails for self-guided tours and walks on the beach.

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Overnight Accommodations

Once the celebration concludes, there are overnight accommodations for you

and your guests to enjoy. Historic brick building dormitories located on our

main campus accommodate up to 50 people each. Linens, blankets, towels and

pillows are provided in each room. Comfortably appointed lounges with leather

sofas and televisions offer the perfect location for post reception gatherings.

Lodging is also available in a stunning five bedroom Colonial that sleeps 11

people and is ideal for pre and post wedding festivities.

SHERBROOKE HOUSE

A stunning five-bedroom Colonial with 1.5 baths, living

room, dining room, kitchen, library, sunroom, and deck is

ideal for a luxury summer escape. Sherbrooke House is

equipped with two beds per room and sleeps 11 guests.

$800 per night/$400 for day use

EXECUTIVE SUITE

A quaint two-bedroom apartment with kitchenette, living

room, private bath, and back porch with scenic ocean

views is an impeccable spot for a relaxing island getaway.

The Executive Suite provides lodging for up to six guests.

$400 per night/$200 for day use

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SAKOWICH HALL

Guests are sure to enjoy beautiful views of the

Massachusetts Bay while staying in this contemporary

designed dorm. Sakowich Hall offers a total of 50 beds,

two per room, with a shared bathroom on each floor.

Single: $140 per room, per night

Double: $150 per room, per night

MAGEE HALL

A historic two story brick building located in our main

campus offers guests a nicely appointed lounge with

leather sofas that is the perfect spot for pre and posts

group gatherings. Magee Hall accommodates up to 50

guests and has a shared and private bathroom on each

floor.

Single: $140 per room, per night

Double: $150 per room, per night

Triple: $160 per room, per night

Quad: $170 per room, per night

SALTONSTALL HALL

Saltonstall Hall is a charming brick building located in our

historic campus that accommodates up to 47 guests and

has a shared and private bathroom on each floor.

Single: $140 per room, per night

Double: $150 per room, per night

Triple: $160 per room, per night

Quad: $170 per room, per night