FAQs
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What should I wear to Carol & Joel’s big day?
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We've heard that you clean up pretty nice. What does that look like for you? Suits, jackets, ties, sweaters, polos, slacks, pants with no holes in them. Dresses, jumpers, pantsuits, chainmail. We plan to look pretty slick to have some good photos taken to remember this by - please join us in whatever of your "Sunday Best" is comfortable for you.
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Where should I park?
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Parking at and around Assumption Greek Orthodox Church is limited to a small 14-stall lot and street parking. Street parking restrictions by block can be viewed at (copy & paste link): cityofmadison.com/parking/street-parking/unmetered-street-areas We encourage you to park at the Goodman Community Center and catch our private shuttle to the church, with return service after the ceremony. Parking is available at the Goodman Community Center at: - Brassworks building @ 214 Waubesa Street --- all stalls available EXCEPT our marked shuttle stop - Ironworks building @ 149 Waubesa Street - Rear of parking lots, St. Bernard Cathedral @ 220 Corry Street (approximate address) --- all WHITE-LINED stalls are available to guests Street parking is also available nearby.
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How does the shuttle work?
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Please arrive at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks between 2-2:30pm and park for our event. Catch the shuttle from our designated stop at the northeast corner of the Brassworks parking lot. Starting at 2:00pm, our shuttle will make several trips to take our guests to Assumption Church for the ceremony. The final trip will depart the Brassworks lot at 2:45pm. The shuttle will return you to the Brassworks after the ceremony concludes.
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Please respond by May 1st, 2026 by using the RSVP link on this website, by phone or text, or by mail.
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Will we be indoors or outdoors?
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Our ceremony will be indoors at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Our reception will be indoors at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building in the Bea & Lau Christensen Rooms.
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When will the bar be open?
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The bar will open for cocktail hour at 4:30pm.
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Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
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We'll do our darndest to accommodate you. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or to share any allergies, etc. Of the dinner selections, the Chicken Piccata is gluten-friendly.
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Can I bring my kids?
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While we adore your little ones, this is a 21+ event. Please treat yourself to a night off to celebrate with us!
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I can only make it to the reception. Is it okay if I miss the ceremony? (or vice versa)
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While we'd love to have you all day, feel free to join us for as much of the celebration as you're able. If you're coming to the reception, you'll need to choose a dinner selection.
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I might have to leave my car overnight. Is that okay?
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You can leave your car parked overnight in the Goodman Community Center parking lots at the Brassworks (214 Waubesa St) or the Ironworks (149 Waubesa St). Please retrieve it no later than 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
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Why does it say "Stop! Hammer time." at the top of the website?
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Our wedding website host, Zola.com, has end-user accessibility on par with diffusing a bomb. At one point, I'd entered as a mere placeholder the phrase "Welcome to Good Burger" - an homage to the 1997 cinematic masterpiece Good Burger. After much kerfuffle, I found where to change it - to another placeholder, this time in tribute to MC Hammer's smash hit from Joel's birth year "U Can't Touch This." Shortly thereafter, Zola.com elected to take this song title *very literally*, and removed the input text box for this headline. Nice. Thanks to not being able to Touch This, I hereby declare us in a state of Hammer Time, permanently.