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