Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Amanda & Brian’s big weekend?!
We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible so please take a look through this page to learn all you need to know going into the wedding day.
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IMPORTANT ADDRESS
Rehearsal: The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL 60532
Rehearsal Dinner: Emmett’s Brewing Company
5200 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Amanda’s Prep Location: DoubleTree Downers Grove #__
2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Brian’s Prep Location: DoubleTree Downers Grove #__
2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Wedding Ceremony: The Morton Arboretum – Grand Garden
98 IL-62, Barrington, IL 600102
Wedding Reception: The Morton Arboretum – Gingko Room
98 IL-62, Barrington, IL 600102
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 9th
6:15pm | Rehearsal begins at Morton Arboretum *meet in the breezeway of the Visitor Center* | |
7:30pm | Rehearsal dinner at Emmett’s Brewing Company |
Saturday, June 10th
7:20am | Makeup (Alex) arrives for set up Bridesmaids & moms arrive to Amanda’s suite | |
7:40am | Makeup services, with Alex, begin *see schedule below* | |
8:00am | Hair (Tiffany) arrives for set up Breakfast delivered or everyone gets breakfast from DoubleTree | |
8:30am | Hair services, with Tiffany, begin *see schedule below* | |
8:45am | Hair (Kelly) arrives for set up | |
9:00am | Hair services, with Kelly, begin *see schedule below* | |
9:15am | Makeup (Anna) arrives for set up | |
9:30am | Makeup services, with Anna, begin *see schedule below* | |
12:00pm | Groomsmen arrive at the DoubleTree DG to relax and hang out with Brian Lunch is available for Brian & the guys + Amanda & the girls | |
1:30pm | ALL hair and makeup completed Amanda & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits | |
1:40pm | Amanda, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately | |
1:45pm | Brian and groomsmen have their “getting ready” shots taken Marcy pins boutonnières on Brian & the guys Trolley arrives to DoubleTree | |
1:50pm | Brian & guys begin heading downstairs Cody is in charge of the foam cooler with snacks + water bottles, Whiteclaws, Bud Light, and ice inside | |
2:00pm | All guys are on board the trolley Amanda’s first look with bridesmaids in her suite | |
2:10pm | Amanda’s first look with dad in her suite | |
2:15pm | Brian & guys are dropped off at Morton and begin wedding party photos Trolley loops around to pick up Amanda & ladies | |
2:20pm | Ladies begin heading downstairs, Amanda is the last to head downstairs Rachel in charge of grabbing Amanda’s personal items and remaining personal florals | |
2:30pm | Trolley arrives at DoubleTree; ladies boards the trolley | |
2:45pm | Trolley drops off ladies at the Visitor Center and stands by until it needs to go pick up guests | |
2:50pm | Couple portraits & wedding party pictures begin on Morton Grounds → Meadow Lake, Spruce Plot. Asian Collection | |
4:00pm | Immediate family begins head to Morton Arboretum with their own transportation | |
4:15pm | Immediate family begins arriving to Morton and meets at the Visitor Center for photos | |
4:30pm | Family pictures begin on Morton grounds at the Visitor Center Trolley arrives to DoubleTree and sits while guests are boarding | |
4:45pm | Trolley departs for Morton for first service DoubleTree’s shuttle is available for guests to load in | |
5:00pm | ALL photos completed, wedding party gets tucked away in the bridal suite 2 Ushers/Program Passers (Amanda’s cousins) arrive to the ceremony site Trolley arrives, drops off guests, & loops around to pick up more guests from DoubleTree DoubleTree’s shuttle departs for Morton | |
5:10pm | Trolley arrives at DoubleTree for guests to load in | |
5:15pm | DoubleTree’s shuttle arrives to Morton Trolley departs for Morton | |
5:25pm | Trolley arrives at Morton with guests Ushers hand biodegradable confetti & give instructions to those sitting in the inner aisle seats | |
5:30pm | Ceremony begins! | |
6:00pm | Amanda and Brian are married! Cocktail hour begins at the Visitor Center Family stays back for group photos Remaining guests are invited to start heading to the Visitor Center for cocktail hour | |
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the Gingko Room | |
7:20pm | Introductions begin: 1) parents 2) wedding party 3) Amanda & Brian! | |
7:30pm | Welcome toast by Frank Zubricki | |
7:35pm | Toast and blessing by Steve Bergquist | |
7:40pm | Blessing of the Challah by Zach Swimmer | |
8:30pm | After all entrees are served, speeches begin: 1) Cody 2) Stephanie | |
8:50pm | After speeches, dances begin: 1) Amanda & her dad 2) Brian & his mom Amanda & Brian give a toast and Horah/guest dancing begins! | |
11:30pm | DoubleTree’s shuttle departs for the hotel | |
12:00am | Party’s over 🙁 Personal items, especially cards, gifts, & family pictures, go with Brian’s parents DoubleTree’s shuttle departs for the hotel | |
12:15am | Final DoubleTree shuttle service departs Morton | |
12:30am | After party begins at DoubleTree’s bar | |
1:30am | Last call at DoubleTree’s bar |
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HAIR / MAKEUP SCHEDULE
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HAIR/MAKEUP TIPS:
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CONTACT INFO
Sonya (Wedding Planner): 216-632-2304
Amanda (Bride): 708-277-4857
Brian (Groom): 847-399-0707
Stephanie (Maid of Honor): 708-417-3411
Cody (Best Man): 847-975-7918
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Men
We look forward to celebrating together!!
-Ohana Events
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