Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Ariana + Tony’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 the wedding weekend.
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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Welcome Reception: Avli on the Park
180 N Field Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601
Bridal Prep Location: The Drake Hotel – Princess Diana Suite
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Groom Prep Location: The Drake Hotel – Michigan Suite
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Wedding Ceremony: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1017 N La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Wedding Reception: The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 17
3:00pm | Check in available at The Drake Hotel | |||
4:00pm | Rehearsal at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral | |||
6:00pm | Welcome Event at Avli on the Park |
Saturday, November 18
6:45am | ALL ladies getting hair/makeup done arrive at The Drake Hotel – Princess Diana Suite Makeup artist arrives for setup | |||
7:00am | Breakfast delivered from The Drake Makeup services begin Hair stylist arrives for setup **makeup artist asked that we not create a timeline and have everyone present at 7 AM. Makeup artist 2 is only an assistant and will be prepping clients faces for makeup artist 1 to do makeup on | |||
7:15am | Hair services begin **see schedule at the bottom of this timeline** | |||
10:00am | Groomsmen arrive at The Drake Hotel – Michigan Suite to relax and hang out with Tony Lunch delivered from Drake Deli Buffet for the groomsmen & bridesmaids | |||
11:00am | Personal Floral (bouquets/bouts & loose styling blooms) delivered to The Drake Hotel – Princess Diana Suite Lunch delivered from Drake Deli Buffet for the bridesmaids | |||
11:30am | Ariana and Tony read notes from one another | |||
11:45am | Andy takes Ariana & Tony’s pup (Arya) to visit Ariana then to see Tony | |||
12:15pm | ALL hair and makeup completed Ariana & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits Ariana, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately | |||
1:00pm | Ariana does a personal reveal with sister Alexis first Ariana’s first look with bridesmaids in the suite | |||
1:10pm | Ariana’s first look with dad in in the suite | |||
1:20pm | Ariana & Photographer 1 (Kenny) head to the first look location | |||
1:30pm | First look on the rooftop of The Drake Hotel Party bus arrives at The Drake Hotel (photo/video/planner included on bus) Wedding party & significant others heads to the lobby to boards the shuttle The brothers are in charge of the foam cooler with booze/soft drinks items and ice inside | |||
1:50pm | Ariana & Tony board the party bus with the wedding party | |||
2:00pm | Wedding Party pictures begin at North Ave Beach | |||
3:00pm | Signature 56 pax shuttle arrives at The Drake for guest transportation | |||
3:20pm | Wedding party photos are completed – everyone reboards the party bus and heads to the church | |||
3:35pm | Wedding party arrives at the church | |||
3:45pm | Guests begin arriving at the church Signature shuttle arrives at church for guest drop off Ushers/Program Passers (Valentina & Adrian) go to ceremony site | |||
4:00pm | Ceremony begins! | |||
5:15pm | Guests board the shuttle and head to The Drake Hotel Immediately following end of ceremony, family pictures begin at the altar *guests can stick around for grand exit if they’d like! | |||
5:50pm | Wedding party boards the Party Bus and heads to The Drake | |||
6:00pm | Cocktail hour begins in the French Room | |||
6:05pm | Party bus arrives at The Drake with wedding party Ariana & Tony get photos in front of the hotel | |||
6:20pm | After photos, Ariana & Tony get tucked away in the Marquette Room with drinks & apps | |||
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the Gold Coast Ballroom | |||
7:15pm | Introductions into the room begin! | |||
7:35pm | Welcome and toast by Jose | |||
7:50pm | After first course is served, speech by Ben | |||
8:55pm | After entrees are plated, speech by David | |||
9:45pm | Following dessert, speech by Alexis | |||
10:00pm | Dance party!! | |||
12:00am | Party’s Over!! Ohana Events finishes gathering all personal items | |||
12:00am-2:00am | After party in the Camellia Room! |
HAIR & MAKEUP SCHEDULE
BEAUTY POINTERS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Jenna (Wedding Planner): 224-456-9527
Ariana (Bride): 847-650-8344
Tony (Groom): 305-439-0098
Alexis (MOH): 847-894-7371
David (BM): 312-848-2418
DON’T FORGET TO BRING…
Ladies
Getting Ready Outfit: Feel free to arrive in something comfortable to hang out in!
Wedding day outfit: including dress, shoes and appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
Clutch/purse: with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc. — all items can be stored in the venue’s bridal suite the entire time but it’s nice to keep your items contained in a purse.
Wedding card: if applicable
Wedding speech: Alexis
Gents
Gentlemen’s wedding day outfit: all pieces to your full outfit!
Misc.: Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
Getting Ready Outfit: Arrive in something comfortable
Wedding card: if applicable
Wedding speech: Jose, Ben & David
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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!
-Ohana Events
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