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