No! Feel free to stay at any hotel that is most convenient for you. The wedding block at the Iron Horse hotel was chosen as the couple's hotel and option for guests to enjoy a unique stay at a discounted rate. However, there are multiple downtown options within short ride of the wedding venue and the Iron Horse.
The Iron Horse Hotel is approximately 0.7 miles (about 3 min drive) from the Ivy House (venue).
The Iron Horse has valet parking for overnight guests, but there is also some street parking available nearby. There is a parking lot available at the Ivy House for wedding guests to use, as well as street parking around the venue.