Jordan & John’s Wedding Weekend!

November 1, 2025

Hi family and friends! We hope you are excited for Jordan & John’s big day!
We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible, so please take a look through this page for everything you’ll need to know going into the celebration.

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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES 

Rehearsal Dinner: The Duck Inn
2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608

Bride and Groom Prep Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Ceremony & Reception: Sculpture Garden – Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Friday, October 31

3:00pm	Check in available at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
3:40pm	Trolley arrives for guest pick up at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
3:45pm	Trolley departs the hotel and heads to the Bridgeport Art Center
4:00pm	Rehearsal at Bridgeport Art Center
5:15pm	Trolley picks everyone up at BAC and drops off at The Duck Inn
5:30pm	Rehearsal dinner at The Duck Inn
8:00pm	Welcome drinks at The Duck Inn
10:00pm	Trolley picks up from The Duck Inn and drops off at hotel (departure 1)
10:45pm	Trolley picks up from The Duck Inn and drops off at hotel (departure 2)

Saturday, November 1

6:45am		Bridesmaids & moms arrive at bridal suite  Breakfast provided Hair and makeup arrives for setup
7:00am		Hair & Makeup services begin **see schedule below**
9:30am		Photographer 1 (Rachel) arrives at the Hyatt Regency, bridal suite Photographer 2 (Erin) arrives at the Hyatt Regency, with John
10:00am		Groomsmen arrive at Hyatt Regency to relax and hang out with John Lunch provided for the bridesmaids and groomsmen
11:15am		ALL hair and makeup completed
11:30am		Jordan & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits  Jordan & moms take a photo in their getting ready outfits Barbara gets dressed and heads over to John’s room for getting ready photos
11:45am		Lynnette and Heather gets dressed first and then helps Jordan with her dress Bridesmaids put on their dresses separately Jordan and moms take photos in their dresses
12:00pm		Jordan’s first look with bridesmaids
12:10pm		Jordan’s first look with dad in bridal suite
12:15pm		Jordan heads to the first look location
12:30pm		Jordan & John’s first look All groomsmen and bridesmaids are ready and head downstairs for first look and to help load the trolley →Jake and groomsmen are in charge of bringing ice, flowers, and alcohol onto the trolley
1:00pm		First look with groomsmen
1:15pm		Bridesmaids & Groomsmen photos
1:45pm		Wedding party, parents, officiant & readers (+2 photographers) head downstairs and board the trolley William + caregiver drive separately and head to Bridgeport Art Center Megan, Lily and Samuel (flower girl and ringbearer) drive separately and head over later for family photos
2:00pm		Ohana Events arrives at the venue
2:10pm		Trolley drops everyone off at the venue
2:15pm		Wedding party pictures begin
2:45pm		Megan, Lily and Samuel (flower girl and ringbearer) arrive at Bridgeport Art Center for family photos
3:15pm		Family pictures begin
3:45pm		ALL photos are completed
4:00pm		Prelude music begins All grandparents pre-sat
4:30pm		Ceremony begins
4:59pm		Recessional They’re married!
5:00pm		Immediately following end of ceremony, pictures begin Cocktail hours begins inside and outside of the Sculpture Garden
6:00pm		Cocktail hour ends and guests invited to take their seats
6:15pm		Wedding party introduced Jordan & John introduced Once introduced, Jordan & John head straight to cake cutting
6:25pm		Welcome & toast by father of the bride, Brian
6:30pm		Blessing/prayer by both moms, Lynnette and Barbara
6:40pm		Once salads are plated, speeches begin:  1. William BM slideshow 2. Brooklynn MOH
7:10pm		Once entrees are plated, speeches begin:  1. Jake BM 2. Holly
7:45pm		Jordan & John say their “thank you” First dance Father/daughter dance Mother/son dance Dance party begins!
11:00pm		Party’s over 🙁
12:00am		After party at Mitchell’s Tap

Sunday, November 2

10:30am-12:00pm

Brunch at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago – Superior Room (3rd Floor)

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Caelee (Wedding Coordinator): 224-392-3922
Jordan (Bride): 317-443-1705
John (Groom): 847-707-3908

Brooklynn (MOH): 317-697-8069
Jake (BM): 616-610-2283

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HAIR / MAKEUP SCHEDULE

Beauty Pointers!

– Hair is best styled with clean, product-free or limited product in hair.
– Hair should be completely dry. Anyone with damp hair runs risk of being behind.
– Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin if possible. Preferred if you can use a non SPF moisturizer for better make up application and prevent flashback in photos.
– It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to guide the hair and makeup team.
– Bring touch up make up and lipstick or gloss for reapplication.

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING..

Ladies:

Getting Ready Attire: Arrive in getting ready outfits provided by Jordan

Wedding Day Attire: including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments, dress, comfy shoes to change into for dancing (optional)

Shoes: Nude shoes with short heels, prefer open toed (we recommend you wear these for rehearsal, so you can get comfortable in them)

Jewelry: Prefer gold, dainty jewelry if possible(nothing too large or dangling earrings)

Nail Polish: Nude or french tip

Clutch/purse: with personal items/IDs, phone, phone chargers, lipstick, tissues, deodorant, etc.

Wedding card: if applicable

Speech: It’s strongly recommended (by our planner) to print your speech vs reading it from your phone. Feel free to email it to Caelee@ohanaevents.com if you’d like a printed copy provided.

Gentlemen:

Wedding Day Attire: The Black Tux rental for shoes, pants, button down, jacket: shoes (tux shoes), socks (black), pants, button down, vest, jacket, pocket square (provided by John)

Misc.: Cell phones, phone chargers, wallets and anything else you may keep in your suit coat pocket (do not put these items in your pants pockets during photos – it will ruin pictures!)

Wedding Card: if applicable

Speech: It’s strongly recommended (by our planner) to print your speech vs reading it from your phone. Feel free to email it to Caelee@ohanaevents.com if you’d like a printed copy provided.

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