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Colin McDonald

and

Chloe Pionek

Colin McDonald

and

Chloe Pionek

October 11, 2026

Madison, WI
96 days96 d13 hours13 h55 minutes55 min47 seconds47 s

Schedule

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Ceremony

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

This event will be outside.

Seating will start 30 minutes before. Cocktail hour will follow the ceremony.

Travel

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Deforest (Madison Area) by IHG

7184 Morrisonville Road, DeForest, WI 53532
 6088468686

This hotel is located in DeForest, WI. It's less than 20 minutes to the wedding venue and just over 25 minutes to downtown Madison. Please click below to save 15% on the hotel room.

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison by IHG

5150 High Crossing Boulevard, Madison, WI 53718
 6084673555

This hotel is located in Madison, WI. It's just over 35 minutes to the wedding venue and under 20 minutes to downtown Madison. Please click below to save on the hotel room.

Registry

We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!

Things To Do

Henry Vilas Zoo

702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI 53715

The zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon. Plus, it's free!

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

227 State Street, Madison, WI 53703

This museum has a lot to offer!

UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve

2000 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705

A very nice place to walk near the lake!

Madison Farmer's Market

20 East Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

If you arrive before Saturday afternoon, the Madison Farmer's Market is located around the capitol. Lots of fun, and you can walk inside the capitol after!

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704

A beautiful place to see tons of flowers and greenery!

FAQs

Question

What airport should I fly into?

Answer

Madison (MSN) is the closest airport to the wedding festivities. However, flights to Madison can sometimes be more expensive.

Question

Are there alternative airports nearby?

Answer

Yes! We recommend checking flights into: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) – approximately 1.5 hours from Madison Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – approximately 2.5–3 hours from Madison Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – approximately 3 hours from Madison Depending on your departure city, flying into Milwaukee or Chicago and renting a car may offer significant savings.

Question

Will I need a rental car?

Answer

If you're flying into Milwaukee or Chicago, we recommend renting a car for the drive to Madison. If you're staying near the wedding venue in Poynette, rideshare services may be limited so we recommend carpooling if possible.

Question

Where should I stay?

Answer

We recommend booking accommodations as early as possible. Please see our hotel block information for preferred hotels and booking links.

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What is the weather like in Madison in the Fall?

Answer

Wisconsin weather can be unpredictable. We recommend checking the forecast before your trip and bringing layers, especially for evening events.

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What should I do while visiting Madison?

Answer

Madison is known for its lakes, vibrant downtown, farmers market, State Street, the University of Wisconsin campus, and excellent local restaurants and breweries. See our "Things to Do" section for more details.

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What type of meal will be served?

Answer

Dinner will be served buffet-style, allowing guests to choose from a variety of options and portions that suit their preferences.

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Will there be vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options?

Answer

Yes! We are working with our caterer to offer options for guests with a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions. Please indicate any dietary needs when you RSVP.

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)