FAQs
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Where is the wedding?
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Both the ceremony & reception will be hosted at The Cellar @ The Hotel Salem - 209 Essex St, Salem MA, 01970. Once you arrive at the hotel you will take the elevator down to the basement. We promise it's not too spooky!
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What time should I arrive?
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Please arrive by 5pm (sharp) as we need everyone seated before the ceremony starts. Cocktail hour will follow at 6pm and reception at 7pm.
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Can I bring a date?
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Your invitation and online RSVP will detail who you may bring with you to the wedding. We have carefully planned & budgeted to host a small intimate wedding, so please help us bring our vision to life!
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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?
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NO, please plan to turn off your phones during the ceremony (estimated 5-6PM). You can take pictures during cocktail hour & reception.
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Where should I stay?
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You can book a room at The Hotel Salem (I know, super convenient!). If you prefer to stay elsewhere there are a number of hotels in downtown Salem, including a Hampton Inn (2 stars), Hawthorne Hotel (3 stars), and The Merchant (4 stars).
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How do I get to salem?
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The easiest way to get to Salem is by car, but it's also accessible by train from North Station in Boston. If you're flying in, Boston Logan Airport (BOS) is the closest airport to Salem. From there you can take the Silver Line SL3 to Chelsea and then transfer to the commuter rail to get to Salem.
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Where do I park?
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The Hotel Salem does not have reserved or validated parking, but there is street parking and a number of parking lots in the area. For staying overnight we recommend the MBTA garage which is $5/day and only a 5 minute walk from the venue. The MBTA garage uses the PaybyPhone app while other parking in the area typically uses the Passport app. You can find an interactive map as well on the city of Salem's website: https://www.salemma.gov/parking/pages/parking-rates-locations-hours
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What do I wear?
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Please dress semi-formal, which means: For Men - Shirt, tie, dress shoes For Women - Midi/cocktail dress, pantsuit, romper Our main color scheme is green, yellow, pink and peach hues. Please avoid any shade of white/off-white/eggshell & why wear black when there are so many fun colors!
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Where can I find your registry?
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We're registered right here with Zola! You can find everything we've asked for on the registry page.