The Clocktower
Guest Experience
Welcome to The Collins at the Clocktower! We are so excited to have you as a guest in our space. Before you get here, there are a few things to note in order to ensure you have the best experience with us.
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Guest Parking
Parking is plentiful and free in the quaint city of Chelsea! Our parking recommendations are outlined below. Please utilize the parking map provided above. The Collins at the Clocktower is notated on the map by the purple star. Parking recommendations are outlined by purple lines.
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Back Lot: Located near the crossfit gym, this lot provides an abundance of spots within a short walking distance. We encourage you to try parking in this lot first.
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Railroad Lot: Located a short walk from the Clocktower, this lot provides ample parking on weekends.
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Street Parking: We encourage you to park along E. North St., Railroad St., and East St.
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Please allow 10 minutes to park, walk, and find your seats, prior to ceremony start.
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Ceremony Details
Our chapel is located on the first floor of the historic Chelsea Clocktower building. Here are a few things to note about our chapel below:
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Address: 310 N. Main St. Suite 100, Chelsea, MI 48118
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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 the start of the cocktail hour/reception, located on the third floor of The Collins at the Clocktower.
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Please note that you will exit a different doorway than the one that you came in. in order to help direct you to the reception. Collins staff will there to assist in the transition.
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Ceremony space is ADA accessible.
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Reception
Our reception space is located at on the third floor of the historic Chelsea Clocktower building, 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: 310 N. Main St., Suite 300, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Please enter the reception space via the staircase or the elevator, located in the main lobby. Please note that this is a separate space from the original entrance. If you wish to exit between the ceremony and the reception, this exit will take you out the same side of the building you entered.
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We encourage you to use the stairs, if you are able, when making your way to the reception. The different levels of the Clocktower showcase different photos of the space since its creation in 1907.
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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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Smoking is allowed on the side or front of the building, as approved by couple.
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No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed inside the building.
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Reception space is ADA accessible.
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Hotels & Lodging
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The Comfort Inn (1.7 miles away)
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Chelsea House Victorian Inn (700 ft. away)
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Holiday Inn Express on Zeeb Rd, (15 min. drive)
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Airbnb is available in Chelsea and other surrounding areas.
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If you cannot find lodging in Chelsea or Ann Arbor, we recommend looking into lodging in Jackson. Jackson is located 30 minutes from our venue.
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If the wedding you are attending is taking place during football season, we recommend booking your lodging as early as possible. With being located close to Ann Arbor, lodging can fill up fast in the fall.
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Reminder: shuttles are only provided if pre-arranged by the couple. If your couple has not provided a shuttle, please be sure to coordinate a safe ride. Ubers do not currently service the Chelsea area.
