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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

7:00pmWelcome Event at the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor of the Union League Club 

Saturday, September 30

10:00amFamily who are getting hair + makeup done arrive at Claire and Steeg’s apartment
Breakfast is provided
Hair stylist & makeup artist arrive for setup
10:30amHair and Makeup services begin *see detailed schedule at bottom of this page*
12:30pmLunch is provided
1:30pmFinal hair & makeup touchups
1:45pmClaire, sisters and moms put on dresses
1:50pmEveryone packs up their bags and heads outside to board transportation
2:00pmClaire & Steeg (+ family) depart in car 
2:40pmClaire & Steeg (+ family) arrive at Aquatorium
2:45pmClaire & Steeg portraits at Aquatorium
3:25pmMini Rehearsal
3:30pmFamily pictures begin
3:50pmGuests begin arriving at Aquatorium
4:00pm1st Cocktail Hour begins
Claire touches up her hair + makeup
Ohana Events checks that the officiant has the wedding rings
4:45pmCeremony begins
Officiant walks to center of the courtyard
5:00pmCeremony ends
Bubble send-off (Kaiden & Brantley to blow bubbles as Claire & Steeg walk back down the aisle)
5:00pm2nd Cocktail Hour begins
5:15pm1st set of speeches begin (3-5 minutes each)
1. Denise
2. Eric
5:45pm2nd set of speeches begin (3-5 minutes each)
1. Jack + translation by Lilia
2. Gea
6:00pmCocktail hour ends (no introductions, don’t worry!)
Dinner begins!
6:10pmWelcome & toast by Steeg
7:05pm3rd set of speeches begin once everyone has been served their second course
1. Roman
2. Kristine
7:50pmFinal set of speeches begin once everyone has been served their third course
1. Ray
2. Maia
8:00pmClaire says a “thank you”
8:10pmDance time!
10:00pmThe best wedding EVER is officially over šŸ™
10:20pmOne bus takes guests back to Chicago (Union League Club) and then drops guests off atĀ Adalina
11:00pmAfter 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

  1. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
  2. There are no rules on what to wear in the morning, just wear something comfortable!
  3. Shoes for getting ready
  4. Shoes for your wedding day outfit
  5. Jewelry: rings, bracelets, earrings (if applicable)
  6. Clutch/purse for personal items/IDs, phone, tissues, etc.
  7. Wedding Card (if applicable)
  8. 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

  1. Wedding day outfit including: STEEG TO CONFIRM what should be included here:shoes, socks, pants, button down, cufflinks, button studs, bowtie, jacket & pocket square
  2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
  3. Arrive in something comfortable to hang out in so you don’t have to be in your wedding outfit all day
  4. 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).
  5. 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!

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