Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Julianna & Vince’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 weekend.
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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Ceremony Rehearsal: The Penthouse at Hyde Park
5107 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Rehearsal Dinner: Ascione Bistro
1500 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Julianna’s Prep Location: Sophy Hotel Chicago #702
1411 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Vince’s Prep Location: Sophy Hotel Chicago #514
1411 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: The Penthouse at Hyde Park
5107 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7
3:00pm | Check in available at Sophy Hotel Chicago | |
5:00pm | Rehearsal at Penthouse at Hyde Park | |
6:30pm | Rehearsal dinner at Ascione Bistro |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
9:30am | Everyone receiving beauty services arrive at Julianna’s suite Light breakfast and beverages are available Beauty team arrives for setup | |||
9:45am | Beauty services begin ** schedule below ** | |||
12:30pm | Lunch delivered from Jimmy John’s for the ladies & guys | |||
1:00pm | Personal Floral (bouquets, bouts, loose styling blooms) are delivered to Sophy Hotel Chicago Vince’s party (+ Frank and Robert) arrive to Sophy Hotel → arriving in “game day” attire, NOT wedding day attire | |||
1:45pm | Photo team arrives at Sophy Hotel Chicago | |||
2:15pm | Vince and party begin gathering items needed for wedding day Photo 2 heads over to Vince’s suite | |||
2:25pm | Vince and party (+ Frank and Robert) leave the hotel and walk over to Penthouse Hyde Park Photographer 2 walks with Vince and party to Penthouse Hyde Park | |||
2:30pm | Angelina drops off seating chart Julianna’s uncle drops off wedding favors | |||
2:35pm | Vince and party’s “game day” photo shoot begins outside Penthouse Hyde Park | |||
2:45pm | ALL hair and makeup completed Julianna & bridesmaids take photos in their matching robes Both moms and Julianna’s grandma (Terry) puts on their wedding day outfits Vince and party arrive to the top floor and photos continue into the VIP suite | |||
2:55pm | Julianna and party put on their wedding day outfits in separate rooms Both moms and Julianna’s grandma (Terry) help Julianna get dressed Vince and party’s “game day” photos wrap up Vince and party and get 95% dressed for the day (photo to take finishing/final details) | |||
3:10pm | Julianna and her party do a first look in the bridal suit | |||
3:15pm | Vince and party have their “getting ready” shots taken OE to pin boutonnières on Vince & the guys | |||
3:20pm | Julianna and party begin cleaning up and gather items needed for wedding day | |||
3:30pm | Julianna and party head downstairs Emma and Kylie in charge of grabbing Julianna’s personal items and personal florals Once downstairs, candid photos begin of Julianna and party leaving/outside the hotel | |||
3:40pm | Julianna and party drive their personal cars or order Ubers to Penthouse | |||
3:45pm | Julianna and party depart for Penthouse via personal cars or rideshare Julianna’s mom brings espresso beans + cold brew to Penthouse Julianna’s grandma delivers ECBG cake + Costco cake (ECBG cake set out 5-6 hours) Vince and party’s photos wrap up Vince and party stay in VIP Suite until given okay from photo/OE | |||
3:55pm | Julianna and party arrive to Penthouse and go to the ceremony site OE helps drop off items in the VIP suite OE makes sure family has their personal floral (boutonnières/corsages) | |||
4:00pm | Julianna takes solo portraits with immediate family at the ceremony altar | |||
4:20pm | Julianna’s immediate family pictures wrap up Vince is staged for the private first touch by the staircase | |||
4:25pm | Julianna meets Vince by the staircase for the private first touch and reads notes to each other | |||
4:35pm | Julianna gets hidden while Vince heads to the ceremony space for pictures | |||
4:40pm | Julianna and party touches up in the VIP suite (upstairs) until ceremony starts Vince takes solo portraits with immediate family at the ceremony altar Vince’s mom (Kelly) “pins” boutonnières on Vince | |||
5:00pm | ALL photos completed, Vince and party gets tucked away in the VIP suite (downstairs) Ohana Events checks that the best man has the wedding rings and officiant has extra tissues | |||
5:30pm | Ceremony begins! | |||
6:00pm | Julianna & Vince are married!!! Immediately following end of ceremony, pictures begin in at the ceremony altar Cocktail hour begins in the hallway/back of the room | |||
6:15pm | Once pictures wrap up, room flip officially begins! Julianna gets dress bustled | |||
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the Ballroom | |||
7:15pm | Introductions begin: 1) Julianna & Vince 2) all parents 3) wedding party | |||
7:25pm | Welcome and toast by Vince | |||
7:30pm | Blessing by Julianna’s aunt (Barb) | |||
8:05pm | Once entrées are served, speeches begin: 1) Kylie 2) Kevyn 3) Emma | |||
8:35pm | After all cake is served, Vince’s dad (Frank) gives a short speech After his speech, Vince dances with his mom | |||
8:40pm | Julianna’s mom (Jessica) gives a short speech After her speech, Julianna dances with her mom | |||
8:45pm | Julianna & Vince have their first dance Dance floor opens! | |||
11:15pm | Bar closes | |||
11:30pm | Party’s Over!! Ohana Events finishes gathering all personal items All items go into with Julianna and Vince’s moms (Jessica and Kelly) | |||
11:40pm | After party transportation arrives to Penthouse at Hyde Park Everyone going to the after party boards the late night transportation | |||
11:50pm | Party bus departs for after party | |||
12:05am | After party begins at Howl at the Moon (26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654) |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Sonya (Planner): 216-632-2304
Julianna (Bride): 773-715-4476
Vince (Groom): 312-522-8191
Emma (co-MOH): 773-208-4188
Kylie (co-MOH): 312-342-7384
Kevyn (BM): 715-619-1443
Jessica (MOB): 773-656-2634
Kelly (MOG): 715-764-2329
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HAIR & MAKEUP SCHEDULE
Beauty Pointers!
– Hair is best styled with clean (washed day/night before; shampoo 2x and apply condition to your ends only), product-free or limited product in hair.
– IF applying serum/oils, avoid applying to the scalp area
– Hair should be completely dry (BLOW DRY, not air dry, and avoid sleeping with damp hair), unless your plan on a blowout. Anyone with damp hair runs risk of being behind. unless your service includes a blowout
– Part your hair where you think you’d most likely want to style it for the wedding day
– Leave hair down to avoid creases or flatness from a hair band
– Do not apply SPF moisturizers to your skin. You may still moisturize with a non SPF product. SPF causes makeup to fall off quicker.
– Wear a button up shirt or a robe so you don’t mess up your makeup or hair when changing into your dress.
– Brush your teeth and put in your contacts prior to beginning your beauty.
– It is helpful if each bridal party member has an inspirational image prepared to guide them.
– Lipstick will not last all day & night. Pack a touch up lipstick or gloss for reapplication.
– Pluck / maintain eyebrows before the wedding day
– Don’t forget to shave any areas that you want to be smooth/clean
DON’T FORGET TO BRING…
Ladies
1. Julianna will provide getting ready outfits so come in comfy clothes but know you’ll be changing
2. Wedding day outfit including appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
3. Gold accessories for wedding day + subtle color nail polish
4. Black open toe heels for wedding day outfit and dancing shoes
5. Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
6. Wedding card (if applicable)
7. Jessica, Emma, & Kylie: Printed speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone). Feel free to email your speech to Sonya@ohanaevents.com if you want a printed copy!
Gentlemen
1. Groomsmen wedding day outfit: shoes, black socks, pants, shirt, cuff links, button studs, suspenders, jacket, pocket square, bow tie
2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your pocket
3. Arrive in something comfortable to hang out in
4. Wedding card (if applicable)
5. Frank & Kevyn: Printed speech for dinner (ideally not read off of your phone). Feel free to email your speech to Sonya@ohanaevents.com if you want a printed copy
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Cheers! Let’s get ready to celebrate!!!
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