Getting There
For those staying at the hotel block, a shuttle will be provided to and from the hotel to the wedding.
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If you are not staying at the hotel or utilizing the shuttle service, parking is plentiful and free in the quaint city of Chelsea! With ample street parking and six lots located within a block radius of the venue, everyone is sure to find a spot. Our parking recommendations are outlined below. Please utilize the parking map provided. The Collins off Main is notated on the map by the purple star. Parking recommendations are outlined by purple lines.
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Firehouse Lot // Located in between The Collins off Main and the Chelsea Fire Station, this 24 hour lot provides an abundance of spots within walking distance.
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Street Parking // We encourage you to park along W. Middle St. and South St.
Ceremony
The chapel is located on the first floor of the historic Chelsea Clocktower building, just around the corner from The Collins off Main. Here are a few things to note about the Clocktower:
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Address // 310 N. Main St. Suite 100, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Please park near our Off Main venue and walk to our chapel. There will be signs along the walking path to direct you. The walking path to our chapel is indicated on the map below in purple. Please be sure to cross at Middle St., as there is not another cross walk before reaching our Clocktower chapel.
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Once you arrive at the Clocktower, please follow the signs directing entrance. There is a bridal party and a guest entrance. Please make sure you enter through the double doors for our guest entrance.
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Please leave large gifts for the couple in your car until cocktail hour at The Collins off Main.
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Ceremony space is ADA accessible.
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Reception
Our reception space is located at The Collins off Main, where cocktail hour and reception will be held. Here are a few things to note about our reception area below:
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Address // 120 W. Middle St. Chelsea, MI 48118
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Please enter the reception space around the side of the building, through the black gate. This will take you directly into our cocktail tent. Cocktail hour will be held in our cocktail tent and our turf lawn.
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Please bring your cards/gifts to cocktail hour and the reception. There will be a designated spot for you to place these upon entrance to cocktail hour.
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Reception space is ADA accessible.
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Where to Stay
Brendan & Nikki have coordinated a hotel block at the Hampton Inn, but for other options check out below.
Chelsea House Victorian Inn
118 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Historic Home in Downtown Chelsea.
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Ann Arbor, MI
If you are wanting to stay somewhere outside of Chelsea, Ann Arbor is not too far away! The groom can provide plenty of AA recs (Go Blue!)
Once You're There
Here are some fun things to do in the area!
"JIFFY" Mix Plant
JIffy is a brand of baking mixes marketed by the Chelsea Milling Company in Chelsea, Michigan, that has been producing mixes since 1930.
Ugly Dog Distillery
Check out where the after-party will be taking place! Just steps away from The Collins, check out Chelsea's handcrafted spirits.
University of Michigan
Head over to the groom's alma mater and take a walk around Ann Arbor to see the beautiful University of Michigan campus. One of the couples favorite places to walk was the Arboretum!