Annie & James’s Wedding Weekend!
June 24, 2023

Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Annie & James’s big day?!
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 their wedding weekend.

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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Rehearsal Dinner Location: Cindy’s Rooftop
12 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603

Bride & Groom Getting Ready Location: The Peninsula
108 E Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611

Ceremony & Reception Location: Chicago Illuminating Company
2110 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60616

After Party Location: Reggie’s
2105 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 23rd

4:30pm	Rehearsal Begins at Chicago Illuminating Company All personal items and decor to be dropped off
5:30pm	Rehearsal Ends
6:30pm	The Hype Girls head to Cindy’s to set up decor
7:00pm	Rehearsal Dinner Begins at Cindy’s Rooftop —> The Library & South Terrace
10:00pm	Rehearsal Dinner Ends

Saturday, June 24th

8:10am	Gina to pick up Starbucks on her way to the hotel
8:30am	Bridesmaids arrive at Annie’s suite in The Peninsula Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists Arrive Breakfast (pre-ordered room service) is delivered to Annie’s room
8:45am	Hair and makeup services begin *Schedule Below *Please note that the schedule is flex ~ please be available before and after your “scheduled” start time
10:00am	Groomsmen arrive at the Peninsula, to relax & hang out with James (Room 1702)
10:30am	James & the groomsmen to walk to a restaurant nearby the hotel to grab lunch
10:45am	Tina/Lauren order Jimmy John’s for delivery to hotel room for bridesmaids
11:30am	Photographers arrive to Annie’s suite
11:45am	James & the groomsmen arrive back at the hotel to get ready
12:15pm	ALL hair and makeup completed Annie & bridesmaids take a photo in their pajamas & slippers Assistant Photographer arrives to James’s Suite
12:25pm	Annie & bridesmaids put on their dresses separately
12:45pm	Annie’s first look with bridesmaids and The Hype Girls in the suite
12:50pm	Groomsmen bring anything from room 1702 (James’ room) to Annie’s suite
1:00pm	Annie & James’s first look at The Z Bar All wedding party members begin cleaning & collecting their bags (if they’re not packed up already) **All items must be moved to A & J’s wedding night suite, the other rooms are being checked out of at 3pm**
1:20pm	Annie, James, the wedding party & The Hype Girls board the trolley and head to Olive Park Groomsmen are in charge of the cooler with alcohol, snacks and ice
1:35pm	Trolley arrives at Olive Park
2:30pm	Trolley departs Olive Park and heads to Ping Tom Park
2:50pm	Trolley arrives at Ping Tom Park
3:30pm	Jamie to bring Stanley (dog of honor!) to the CIC for photos
3:35pm	Trolley departs Ping Tom Park and heads to Chicago Illuminating Company Family (in photos) begin arriving to CIC
3:45pm	Family Photos Begin
4:00pm	Trolley arrives at Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile and guests begin boarding
4:15pm	Trolley departs the hotel and heads to Chicago Illuminating Company
4:30pm	Family Photos Completed Felipe begins playing the violin Ushers go to ceremony site to greet guests & pass programs
5:00pm	Ceremony Begins! Ali to get a video of the processional (especially flower girls!) Reading by Katherine
5:30pm	Cocktail Hour Begins Immediately following end of ceremony, extended family pictures begin near the iron gates
5:45pm	Jamie to pick Stanley up from the CIC
6:30pm	Cocktail Hour Ends, Guests take their seats in the tent Wedding Party & the Hype Girls gather inside for introductions
6:45pm	Introductions & Cake Cutting
6:55pm	Speeches Begin: 1. Lucy, MOH (2-4 min) 2. Jeff, BM (2-4 min)
7:05	Salads are Served
7:20pm	Once salads are plated, parent speeches:  1. Jim (2-4 min) 2. Burke (2-4 min)
7:35	Entrees are Served
8:15pm	Cake & Coffee Service Annie and James “Thank You” & First Dance
8:30pm	Special Dances & then dance floor opens!
9:15pm	Rath Crew gathers for quick family photo!
11:00pm	Party’s Over 🙁 All items to go into Jamie’s Car Annie’s aunts / family to take home some of the florals
11:30pm	After party at Reggie’s (Late night food will be available!)

HAIR + MAKEUP

Beauty Pointers!

1. HAIR MUST BE DRY. Day-old hair is great for thick to medium hair. If you have thin hair please wash the day of or night before. Please have your hair dry to be styled.
2. PLEASE HAVE INSPIRATIONAL PICTURES FOR HAIR/MAKEUP. INCLUDE PICTURES OF YOURSELF. The overall look Annie would like is “day-time glam”
3. MAKEUP-FACE SHOULD BE CLEAN AND MOISTURIZED. Great skincare really does help create the perfect canvas. Avoid using SPF moisturizers.
4. PLEASE BRING YOUR TOUCH-UP LIP COLORS. You will need a lip color to reapply throughout the day. If you have a favorite color you would like to touch-up with please have that ready.

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CONTACT INFO

Emily (Wedding Planner): 630-673-2512
Annie (Bride): 847-710-6703
James (Groom): 224-558-5937
Lucy (MOH): 847-710-6702
Jeff (BM): 843-478-2894

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…

Ladies

1. Morning outfits: Annie will be providing getting ready outfits so come in comfy clothes, but know you’re changing 🙂
2. Shoes: Nude open-toed heels. Feel free to bring a change of shoes for later in the night!
3. Jewelry: Silver/diamond/cubic zirconia jewelry – Earrings are a must! Bracelets & necklaces are your preference.
4. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
5. Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
6. Small tote bag to bring from the hotel to the wedding & brought to the after party. You will have a space to store your things at the venue.
7. Wedding card (if applicable)
8. Lucy: make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally not read off your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to Emily@ohanaevents.com to have it printed)

Gents

1. Wedding day outfit: Shoes (light brown), belt (light brown), pants & suit jacket
2. James will be providing socks, ties, pocket squares, and a white button down for everyone.
3. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
4. Arrive in something comfortable to hang out in / go to lunch in
5. Wedding card (if applicable)
6. Jeff: make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally not read off your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to Emily@ohanaevents.com to have it printed)

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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!