Claire & Steeg’s Wedding!
September 30th, 2023
Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Claire & Steeg’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
Welcome Party Location: Union League Club – Heritage Room, 2nd Floor
65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Getting Ready Location: Claire & Steeg’s Apartment
1850 N Clark St, Unit 803, Chicago, IL 60614
Ceremony & Reception Location: Gary Aquatorium
6918 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Friday, September 29
| 7:00pm | Welcome Event at the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of the Union League Club |
Saturday, September 30
| 10:00am | Family who are getting hair + makeup done arrive at Claire and Steegās apartment Breakfast is provided Hair stylist & makeup artist arrive for setup | |
| 10:30am | Hair and Makeup services begin *see detailed schedule at bottom of this page* | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch is provided | |
| 1:30pm | Final hair & makeup touchups | |
| 1:45pm | Claire, sisters and moms put on dresses | |
| 1:50pm | Everyone packs up their bags and heads outside to board transportation | |
| 2:00pm | Claire & Steeg (+ family) depart in car | |
| 2:40pm | Claire & Steeg (+ family) arrive at Aquatorium | |
| 2:45pm | Claire & Steeg portraits at Aquatorium | |
| 3:25pm | Mini Rehearsal | |
| 3:30pm | Family pictures begin | |
| 3:50pm | Guests begin arriving at Aquatorium | |
| 4:00pm | 1st Cocktail Hour begins Claire touches up her hair + makeup Ohana Events checks that the officiant has the wedding rings | |
| 4:45pm | Ceremony begins Officiant walks to center of the courtyard | |
| 5:00pm | Ceremony ends Bubble send-off (Kaiden & Brantley to blow bubbles as Claire & Steeg walk back down the aisle) | |
| 5:00pm | 2nd Cocktail Hour begins | |
| 5:15pm | 1st set of speeches begin (3-5 minutes each) 1. Denise 2. Eric | |
| 5:45pm | 2nd set of speeches begin (3-5 minutes each) 1. Jack + translation by Lilia 2. Gea | |
| 6:00pm | Cocktail hour ends (no introductions, don’t worry!) Dinner begins! | |
| 6:10pm | Welcome & toast by Steeg | |
| 7:05pm | 3rd set of speeches begin once everyone has been served their second course 1. Roman 2. Kristine | |
| 7:50pm | Final set of speeches begin once everyone has been served their third course 1. Ray 2. Maia | |
| 8:00pm | Claire says a “thank you” | |
| 8:10pm | Dance time! | |
| 10:00pm | The best wedding EVER is officially over š | |
| 10:20pm | One bus takes guests back to Chicago (Union League Club) and then drops guests off atĀ Adalina | |
| 11:00pm | After Party in Chicago |
HAIR/MAKEUP SCHEDULE
Beauty Pointers!
- Please arrive with clean, product-free or limited product in hair.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not apply SFP moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product.
- Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to sitting in the makeup chair.
- It is helpful if each lady has an inspirational image prepared to show the hairstylist/makeup artist.
- Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touchup lipstick or gloss for reapplication.
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CONTACT INFO
Anna (Wedding Planner): 630-995-0123
Claire Zhou (Bride): 949-355-3695
Steeg Pierce (Groom): 618-830-1756
Denise Zhou (Claire’s Sister): 714-722-0788
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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…
Ladies
- Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
- There are no rules on what to wear in the morning, just wear something comfortable!
- Shoes for getting ready
- Shoes for your wedding day outfit
- Jewelry: rings, bracelets, earrings (if applicable)
- Clutch/purse for personal items/IDs, phone, tissues, etc.
- Wedding Card (if applicable)
- Denise, Gea, Kristine & Maia – Make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally your speech is printed rather than read off of your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to asmandarino@gmail.com if you need it printed).
Men
- Wedding day outfit including: STEEG TO CONFIRM what should be included here:shoes, socks, pants, button down, cufflinks, button studs, bowtie, jacket & pocket square
- Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
- Arrive in something comfortable to hang out in so you don’t have to be in your wedding outfit all day
- Eric, Jack, Roman & Ray – Make sure you have your speech accessible! Ideally your speech is printed rather than read off of your iPhone (feel free to send your speech to asmandarino@gmail.com if you need it printed).
- Steven – please remember to hold the wedding bands before the ceremony begins!
We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!
