Carolyn and Danny’s Wedding Weekend!
May 2, 2026

Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Carolyn & Danny’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 day.

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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Rehearsal Dinner: Francesca’s On Chestnut
200 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Bride & Groom Getting Ready Location: The Langham
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611

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

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST

3:00pm	Check in available at the Westin Michigan Ave  hotel & Hilton Chicago Suites Mag Mile hotel
4:30pm	Church Ceremony at St. Michael’s Church (1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)
6:00pm	Rehearsal dinner at Francesca’s On Chestnut
8:00pm	Welcome party opens at Francesca’s On Chestnut

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SATURDAY, MAY 2ND

7:00am	All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at The Langham Hair & makeup artists arrive for setup
7:20am	Hair & makeup services begin **see full schedule at the bottom of this page**
10:00am	Groomsmen arrive at The Langham to relax and hang out with Danny
11:00am	ALL hair and makeup completed
11:30am	Carolyn, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately Bridal dress/jewelry getting ready photos begin
12:00pm	Danny & groomsmen are fully dressed (besides jackets) at this point for photos
12:10pm	Carolyn’s first look with bridesmaids in the getting ready suite  Father of the bride heads to Carolyn’s suite to get ready for first look
12:20pm	Carolyn’s first look with dad in the getting ready suite
12:30pm	Danny heads to first look location with photo/video 2 via Uber Limo Bus arrives on-site for Carolyn and wedding party to board Wedding party heads to Langham Lobby and boards the shuttle Peter & Jack are in charge of the foam cooler with alcohol, water bottles and ice inside
12:45pm	Limo Bus departs with Carolyn + Wedding party to South Gardens Art Institute
1:00pm	First look in the South Gardens Art Institute wedding party stays on limo bus
1:15pm	Portraits within South Garden begin
1:40pm	Wedding Party pictures begin in South Gardens of Art Institute
2:00pm	Photos completed, wedding party heads back to the Limo Bus
2:05pm	Limo Bus departs with wedding party to Tiffany Gardens
2:15pm	Wedding Party pictures begin in Tiffany Gardens
2:40pm	Wedding party photos are completed, WP re-boards the Limo Bus Carolyn & Danny stay to continue portraits
2:55pm	All photos completed – C&D board Limo Bus and head to CIC
3:15pm	Wedding party arrives to Chicago Illuminating Company Items can be dropped in bridal suite area – everyone in family photos to refresh
3:30pm	Family begins arriving at CIC
3:35pm	Mini rehearsal ran by Ohana Events
3:45pm	Family pictures begin on-site
4:00pm	(55 pax) Transportation arrives on Delaware Street (between Westin & Hilton) for pick up of guests
4:15pm	ALL family photos completed Transportation departs the Westin for guest drop off at Chicago Illuminating Company
4:30pm	Guests begin arriving  Wedding party is tucked in bridal suite for guest arrival Ushers (Peter & Max) go to ceremony site
5:00pm	Ceremony begins in Chicago Illuminating Tent
5:30pm	Cocktail hour begins inside Chicago Illuminating Company
7:00pm	Cocktail hour ends and guests invited back into the CIC tent
7:20pm	Carolyn & Danny are introduced into the room!!
7:30pm	Welcome & toast by Paul
7:35pm	Dinner service begins
7:50pm	After first course is served, Carolyn & Danny have their first dance
8:35pm	After second course is served, speeches begin: 1. Lauren 2. Jack
8:55pm	Father daughter dance & mother son dance within the tent
9:05pm	Dance party!!!
9:30pm	Continuous shuttle begins to both hotels (Westin & Hilton Suites) as requested
9:35pm	Ohio State Crew Photo on the dance floor!!
10:30pm	Shuttle to both hotels (Westin & Hilton Suites)
11:30pm	Party’s Over!! Ohana Events finishes gathering all personal items (55) Final shuttle from CIC to Shenanigans for after party, followed by hotel drop off as needed

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HAIR & MAKEUP SCHEDULE

BEAUTY POINTERS

• Hair is best styled with clean (washed day/night before; shampoo 2x and apply condition to your ends only), product-free or limited product in hair.
• IF applying serum/oils, avoid applying to the scalp area
• For anyone with extremely wavy or curly hair and is wanting a smooth style, please arrive with blow dried or straightened hair.   
• Hair should be completely dry (BLOW DRY, not air dry, and avoid sleeping with damp hair), unless you plan on a blowout. Anyone with damp hair runs risk of being behind.
• Part your hair where you think you’d most likely want to style it for the wedding day
• Leave hair down to avoid creases or flatness from a hair band
• Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product. SPF causes makeup to fall off quicker.
• Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to beginning your beauty.
• It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to guide them.
• Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touch up lipstick or gloss for reapplication.
• Pluck / maintain eyebrows before the wedding day

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Jenna (Wedding Planner): 224-456-9527
Carolyn (Bride): 920-912-1941
Danny (Groom): 773-899-0543
Lauren (MOH): 920-287-2995
Jack (BM): 773-499-9629

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING:

Carolyn’s Crew

– Getting ready outfits: Carolyn will be providing getting-ready pajamas!
– Wedding day outfit: Ensure your dress on a hanger to be hung up in the suite & that your dress is steamed before the day of! Make sure to include appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
– Shoes: Nude heels
– Bags: Clutch/purse/ bag with personal items/IDs, mini deodorant to re-apply, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Lauren (Maid of Honor): Don’t forget your speech (ideally not read off of your phone) | Also responsible for making sure Carolyn’s party dress & slippers are packed for a change at the venue 

Danny’s Crew

– Wedding Day Outfit: black shoes, socks, black pants, white button down, suspenders, jacket, pocket square
– Cell phones, IDs, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
– Wedding card: if applicable
– Jack (Best Man): Don’t forget your speech (ideally not read off of your phone) | Also in charge of wedding rings, and Danny’s extra white shirt to bring to venue
– Peter & Jack are both in charge of the foam cooler with alcohol, water bottles and ice inside

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