Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Eleni & John’s special 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 ADDRESS
Rehearsal Dinner: Maggiano’s Banquets
11 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Ceremony: Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Wedding Reception: The InterContinental Chicago
505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
3:00pm | Check in available at The InterContinental hotel |
5:00pm | Rehearsal at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church |
6:30-10:30pm | Rehearsal dinner at Maggiano’s Banquets |
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
6:15am | Gabe arrives for H&MU services | |
6:30am | All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at The InterContinental Breakfast items brought by Vali Hair stylist arrives for setup Makeup artist arrives for setup | |
7:00am | Hair & Makeup services begin | |
10:00am | Groomsmen arrive at to John’s suite to relax and hang out all together Lunch will be provided to all bridesmaids & groomsmen | |
11:00am | Photographers & Videographers arrive to the InterContinental | |
11:30am | ALL hair and makeup completed Eleni & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits Jenna arrives at the InterContinental | |
11:50am | Eleni, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately John & all groomsmen are fully dressed and ready | |
12:00pm | Eleni and John read notes from one another *no audio recording | |
12:20pm | Eleni’s first look with bridesmaids in Presidential Suite | |
12:30pm | Eleni’s first look with dad in Presidential Suite John & Photo/Video 2 arrive at Eleni’s suite for the first look | |
12:40pm | Eleni & John’s first look in the Presidential Suite | |
12:45pm | Trolley arrives at the InterContinental Wedding party meets in lobby to set personal belongings on the trolley before photos Ben & Jim are in charge of the foam cooler with alcohol, water bottles and ice inside | |
12:50pm | Eleni & John head up to the rooftop for a few portraits! | |
1:00pm | Family & Wedding party heads to the 2nd floor (Hall of Lions) for photos | |
1:10pm | Eleni & John meet the family + kids on the 2nd floor (Hall of Lions) for photos Photo List: -Full Wedding Party: Eleni, John, Sophia, Teddy, Annie, Jim, Joe, Ben, Max, Charlie, Ann, Caroline, Katie, Lily, Patrick, Nell, Flynn, Rae, Luca & Theo -Full Bertane Side: Eleni, John, Mary Kate, Mark, Jim, Ann, Ben, Clancy, Patrick, Max, Theresa, Taylor, Joe, Lily, Patrick, Michael, Nell, Flynn, Rae, William -Eleni, John, Luca, Theo, Sophia, Trip, Brian, Stephanie -Eleni, Sophia, Stephanie -Eleni, Luca, Theo -Eleni, John, Luca,Theo -Eleni, Theresa, Clancy, Taylor, Ann | |
1:20pm | Wedding Party pictures begin on the 2nd floor (Hall of Lions) | |
1:35pm | Wedding party heads to the lobby and boards the trolley | |
1:45pm | Wedding Party pictures begin at the Wrigley Building | |
2:20pm | Trolley departs Wrigley Building and heads to the Formal Gardens | |
2:30pm | Wedding Party pictures begin at the Formal Gardens | |
2:45pm | (2) 43 Pax Shuttles arrive at the InterContinental for guest pick up (pick up on Illinois Street) | |
3:00pm | All wedding party photos are completed Everyone reboards the trolley and heads to the church for ceremony 13 Pax Sprinter Van arrives at InterContinental for Loupakos Family | |
3:10pm | Guest transportation departs InterContinental & heads to the church | |
3:30pm | Guests begin arriving to church Wedding party arrives at church Program Passers (Gia, Dora, Ellie & Zoe) go to ceremony site Prelude music begins (Spotify Playlist ran by ____ person on Eleni’s Phone) | |
4:00pm | Ceremony begins at St George Greek Orthodox Church | |
5:00pm | Immediately following end of ceremony pictures begin at the altar (including Loupakos, Bertanes, Smith, & Fotos families) | |
5:25pm | Grand exit photo op with white fiber optic light wands outside of the church → Gia, Dora, Ellie & Zoe to hand these out | |
5:35pm | Guest Transportation departs from the Church back to The InterContinental | |
5:40pm | Wedding party boards trolley & heads to the venue | |
6:00pm | Cocktail hour begins in Empire Ballroom (7th floor) | |
6:10pm | Wedding party arrives at the InterContinental → E&J stay outside for photos!! | |
7:15pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the Grand Ballroom Eleni & John + parents are at the doors to greet guests as they enter | |
7:40pm | Introductions into the room begin **wedding party and parents included! | |
7:50pm | DJ invites guests for a dance set First course is served | |
8:00pm | Cake cutting with Eleni & John’s first dance to follow! | |
8:15pm | Speeches begin: 1. Ted & Vali Fotos 2. Jim | |
8:30pm | Entrees are served | |
8:50pm | After all entrées are plated, speeches begin: 3. Sophia 4. Teddy | |
9:15pm | Eleni & John say their Thank You! Father/daughter dance Mother/son dance Open dance floor!!! | |
12:00am | Reception’s Over 🙁 All items go into Vali & Ted’s hotel room + Teddy’s room if needed |
CONTACT INFO
Jenna (Wedding Planner): 224-456-9527
Eleni (Bride): 224-735-5012
John (Groom): 630-632-6361
Sophia (BM): 847-507-5280
Teddy (GM): 224-210-8241
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BEAUTY SCHEDULE
BEAUTY POINTERS
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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…
Bridesmaids!
– Eleni will be providing PJs & slippers to get ready in the morning (given to you the night before), so please wear your PJs when you arrive in the getting ready room
– Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
– Earrings will be provided to you! If you choose to wear any other accessories, please veer towards the color silver
– Silver shoes can be open toed or closed toed
– Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
– Wedding card – if applicable
– Sophia: Speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone)
– Sophia & Annie: Responsible for steaming ladies dresses as the first thing you do when you arrive! It’s best to get this done BEFORE the photographer arrives (and before everyone’s hair and makeup is done!)
Groomsmen!
– Wedding day attire: Bombas dress socks, Black patent leather shoes, Tuxedo pants, Cotton dress shirt, Cufflinks (if you want), Suspenders, Bow tie & Tuxedo jacket
– Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
– Wedding card – if applicable
– Teddy & Jim: Speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone)
– Ben & Jim: Make sure the cooler makes it onto the bus at 12:45pm
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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!
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