Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Jess & Ben’s big weekend?
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 Location: Cindy’s Rooftop
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Bride Getting Ready Location: Jess & Ben’s Home
2728 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Groom Getting Ready Location: Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: Chicago Yacht Club
400 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Friday, September 15th
3:00pm | Check in available at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel Check in available at the Palmer House | |
4:00pm | Rehearsal at Chicago Yacht Club |
Saturday, September 16th
7:15am | All ladies getting hair & makeup done arrive at Jess & Ben’s Breakfast will be provided | |
7:30am | Hair services begin | |
8:10am | Makeup services begin *schedule below* | |
10:00am | Groomsmen join Ben for brunch at the Chicago Athletic Association | |
11:00am | Lunch delivered for the ladies | |
11:30am | ALL hair and makeup completed, any final touch ups take place Photographer 1 (Mari) arrives at Jess & Ben’s house with the ladies Jess & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits | |
11:45am | Jess, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately Groomsmen arrive at Chicago Athletic Association location to relax and hang out with Ben | |
12:15pm | Jess’s first look with bridesmaids on the deck at their house Groomsmen & Ben ensure they’re getting dressed | |
12:30pm | Jill, Ann & Jess drive from Jess & Ben’s house to the Art Institute | |
12:45pm | Ben reads note from Jess | |
1:10pm | Ben walks or hops in car with Photographer to the Art Institute South Gardens | |
1:15pm | Trolley picks up bridesmaids from Jess & Ben’s house, then heads to get groomsmen Summer is in charge of the foam cooler with alcohol, water bottles and ice inside Bridesmaids to ensure they have their bouquets!!! | |
1:30pm | First look in the Art Institute Immediately after, bride and groom portraits | |
1:45pm | Groomsmen meet in the lobby to board trolley | |
2:00pm | Groomsmen board trolley Trolley leaves Chicago Athletic Associate to head to Art Institute South Gardens | |
2:15pm | Wedding party photos around the Art Institute South Gardens | |
3:15pm | Wedding party boards trolley to head to Chicago Yacht Club | |
3:25pm | Wedding party arrives at CYC for more around the property Can put all personal items in the board room upstairs | |
3:40pm | Jess’s dad (Kevin) arrives at the CYC to get in position for first look | |
3:45pm | Jess’s first look with her dad before family arrives Trolley picks up additional family from the Chicago Athletic Association | |
4:10pm | Family photos around CYC | |
4:30pm | Guests begin arriving | |
5:15pm | Ceremony begins on the terrace / lawn | |
5:45pm | Ceremony ends, cocktail hour begins | |
6:15pm | Extended family photos | |
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends, guests invited inside | |
7:15pm | Bride and groom only introductions | |
7:20pm | Welcome toast by Kevin | |
7:23pm | Welcome toast by Ann | |
7:25pm | Salads | |
7:40pm | Cake cutting | |
7:55pm | Entrees | |
8:10pm | Speeches 1. Summer 2. Sam 3. Wil | |
8:30pm | Jess & Ben say thank you then share their first dance Mother / son Father / daughter | |
8:45pm | Guests join the dance floor | |
11:30pm | First shuttle to after party | |
12:00am | Party’s over!!! After party at Butch McGuires | |
12:30am | Final shuttle to after party |
Sunday, September 17th
11:00am | Check out at the Palmer House | |
12:00pm | Check out at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel |
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HAIR / MAKEUP POINTERS
HAIR & MAKEUP SCHEDULE
CONTACT INFO
Rachel (Wedding Planner): 630-881-4857
Jess (Bride): 847-772-5166
Ben (Groom): 847-714-5480
Summer (MOH): 925-818-0482
Wil (BM): 847-708-5836
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We look forward to celebrating together!!
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