Metered parking is free in Salem after 6 PM. There is metered parking along Congress, Essex, Derby and Wharf streets.
One option is to Uber from the airport. This is the fastest way to get to Salem. The other option is to take the train. First you have to take the subway from the airport to North Station. Next, get on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line to Salem. The commuter rail is $7 one-way. You can view the train schedule here: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport/timetable
You do not need a car. All of our events are within walking distance to our hotel block, except for our wedding venue, which we will provide bus transportation for.