FAQs

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When should I arrive on the day of the wedding?

Answer

Our ceremony will start at 4:30 pm, so please plan to arrive about 15 minutes early at 4:15 pm.

Question

What is the dress code?

Answer

Please plan to wear cocktail attire.

Question

I am driving. Where should I park?

Answer

There is street parking available surrounding the Tinsmith as well as a City of Madison Parking Garage on the corner of Main Street and S Livingston Street. The average rate is $1.20 per hour with a max of $8.00, and overnight parking is available. There is also a public parking garage on the corner of Main Street and Paterson. Event parking rates may apply. If you are staying at The Moxy, immediately next door to the Tinsmith, valet parking is available. If you are staying at Hotel Indigo, just one block away from the Tinsmith, both valet and self park options are available. Hotel Indigo also offers a will call shuttle for guests! Please contact your hotel directly for more information.

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Where should I be dropped off if I am not driving?

Answer

Shuttles and ride shares can be dropped off at the front entrance of The Tinsmith in the loading zone. Guests with mobility issues or those that would prefer not to walk from the parking garage / hotel can also be dropped off in the loading zone.

Question

I am from out of town, which airport should I fly into?

Answer

There are a few options! Madison Airport (MSN) is the closest, but due to its small size, they do not offer direct flights to all cities. Other options include the Milwaukee Airport (MKE), about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Madison, and O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago, about a 2 hour drive to Madison.

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

Answer

Both will be indoors at The Tinsmith.