Amanda & Brian’s Wedding Weekend!

June 10th, 2023

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:

1. Please arrive with clean, product-free or limited product in hair.
2. Hair should be completely dry, unless your service includes a blowout. Anyone with damp hair will be asked to step away and finish blow-drying their hair.
3. If you have curly hair and you do not wish to wear your natural curl, please wash and blow-dry your hair straight. Do not straighten with a flat iron.
4. Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product.
5. Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to sitting in the makeup chair.
6. It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to show the hairstylist/makeup artist.
7. Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touchup lipstick or gloss for reapplication.

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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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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…

Ladies

1. Amanda will be providing getting ready outfits so come in comfy clothes but know you’ll be changing
2. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
3. Accessories for wedding day
4. Shoes for getting ready, shoes for your wedding day outfit (neutral, block heel is recommended as you’ll be walking in grass!), and party shoes
5. Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
6. Wedding card – if applicable
7. Stephanie – Speech for the reception (ideally not read off your phone)

Men

1. Wedding day outfit
2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
3. Arrive in something comfortable to get ready in
4. Wedding card – if applicable
5. Cody – Speech for the reception (ideally not read off your phone)

We look forward to celebrating together!!

-Ohana Events