Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Katelyn & Marty’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
Guy’s Golf Outing: Itasca Country Club
400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143
Rehearsal Location: St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church
1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Rehearsal Dinner: Gibson’s
2105 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Welcome Drinks: Hilton Oak Brook – Monarch Room
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Katelyn’s Prep Location: Katelyn’s parent’s home
1620 W Grove St, Addison, IL 60101
Marty’s Prep Location: Marty’s parent’s home
521 South Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
Ceremony: St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church
1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Wedding Reception: Hilton Oak Brook – Ballroom
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Sunday Brunch: Hilton Oak Brook – Cardinal Room
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8:00am | Marty & guys go golfing at Itasca Country Club | |
4:00pm | Check in available at Hilton Oak Brook | |
5:00pm | Rehearsal at St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church | |
6:30pm | Rehearsal dinner at Gibson’s in Oak Brook | |
9:00pm-11:00pm | Welcome drinks at Hilton’s Oak (Monarch Room) |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
6:45am | Makeup artist arrives for setup (2nd artist arrives 1 hour later) | |
7:00am | Hair stylist arrives for setup (lead artist arriving 15 minutes later) Bridesmaids & moms arrive at Katelyn’s mom’s home Katelyn’s mom provides brunch for the ladies | |
7:15am | Makeup services begin ** schedule found below ** | |
7:30am | Hair services begin ** schedule found below ** | |
10:15am | Marty’s mom’s services are complete and she heads back home to join Marty & the guys | |
11:00am | Groomsmen arrive at Marty’s parent’s home to relax and hang out with Marty Marty’s mom provides lunch for the guys | |
11:45am | Photographer (Karlie) arrives at Katelyn’s parent’s home | |
12:15pm | ALL hair and makeup completed Katelyn & bridesmaids take photos in their getting ready outfits Photographer arrives at Marty’s parent’s home | |
12:30pm | Katelyn, bridesmaids & moms put on their dresses separately Marty and groomsmen begin their “getting ready” shots taken | |
12:40pm | Katelyn’s first look with bridesmaids at the house | |
12:45pm | The girl’s trolley arrives to Katelyn’s mom’s home Guy’s shuttle arrives to Marty’s parents home | |
12:50pm | Katelyn’s party heads outside to board the trolley → Jessica is in charge of grabbing Katelyn’s bouquet → Allie in charge of grabbing Katelyn’s personal items and personal florals Katelyn’s dad arrives at the house & does a first look Katelyn’s dad is in charge of the foam cooler with seltzers, beers, snacks, and ice inside → put onto the trolley or brings to church to put onto trolley | |
12:55pm | Katelyn & dad boards the trolley; once on board, trolley departs for the church Guys organize all belongings so it’s ready for the shuttle | |
1:00pm | Marty & party walk over to Waiola Park Weather backup location is _____ | |
1:05pm | Marty & party begin portraits at Waiola Park | |
1:15pm | Guy’s shuttle arrives to Marty’s parent’s home | |
1:30pm | Katelyn & party arrive to the church Portraits begin around the church (no other weddings/groups at the church) | |
1:40pm | Marty & party load all personal items onto the shuttle Once everything & everyone is on board, shuttle heads to the church | |
2:00pm | Videographers arrive to the church Katelyn’s grandma arrives at the church | |
2:05pm | Katelyn’s first look with her grandma on church grounds | |
2:15pm | ALL photos completed, Katelyn & party gets tucked away in the bridal suite Katelyn touches up her makeup Marty & party arrive at the church and get tucked away → ONCE GIVEN OK THAT GIRLS ARE PUT AWAY!!! Readers (Andrea & Collin) arrive to the church (Kite Hall) | |
2:30pm | 3 Ushers/Program Passers (Will, Rob, & Neil) go to ceremony site Ohana Events checks that the best man (Peter) has the wedding rings Wedding party starts heading to Kite Hall | |
3:00pm | Ceremony begins! | |
4:00pm | Katelyn & Marty are married!!! Immediately following end of ceremony, pictures begin at the altar and outside (arches) | |
4:30pm | All photos are complete & everyone must be out of the church Wedding party’s significant others board the trolley to head back to the hotel Grand exit photo op with immediate family & wedding party | |
4:35pm | Wedding party takes group photos on church grounds All parents and other immediate family board the shuttle to take them to Hilton | |
4:50pm | Wedding party boards the trolley and heads to Hilton | |
5:05pm | Parents and other immediate family gets dropped off at Hilton | |
5:20pm | Wedding party gets dropped off and begins wedding party portraits on Hilton grounds Trolley drops off wedding party’s significant others and loops around to grab remaining party | |
5:29pm | Group photos wrap up; wedding party boards trolley to be dropped off at the hotel Wedding party can go into their rooms to drop off items, touch up, etc. Katelyn & Marty stay back for photos | |
5:45pm | Couple portraits finish; Katelyn & Marty head inside | |
5:50pm | Katelyn’s hair service starts in the White Oak room | |
5:55pm | Marty checks in/gets situated before joining cocktail hour while Katelyn gets her hair done | |
6:00pm | Cocktail hour begins in East & South Foyer | |
6:25pm | Katelyn’s hair service finishes | |
6:30pm | Room reveal with Katelyn and Marty Katelyn & Marty go outside for golden hour photos on Hilton grounds | |
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends and guests invited into the Ballroom | |
7:20pm | Introductions begin: 1) both parents and Katelyn’s grandma 2) wedding party as a combined group 3) Katelyn & Marty! | |
7:30pm | Welcome toast by Katelyn’s dad (Dominic) | |
7:35pm | After Katelyn’s dad speech, special dances begin: 1) Father/daughter 2) Mother/son | |
7:40pm | Blessing by Marty’s aunt (Maggie) | |
8:25pm | After all pasta is served, Jessica’s (MOH) speech begins | |
9:05pm | After all entrées are served, Peter’s (BM) speech begins | |
9:15pm | Katelyn and Marty say their “thank you”, followed by their first dance Guests are invited onto the dance floor! | |
12:00am | Party’s over!! 🙁 Ohana Events finishes gathering all personal items All items go in Katelyn’s mom’s room After party at Hilton’s upstairs bar |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
10:00am-12:00pm | Brunch at Hilton Oak Brook (Cardinal Room) | |
12:00pm | Check out at Hilton Oak Brook |
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CONTACT INFO
Sonya (Wedding Planner): 216-632-2304
Katelyn (Bride): 630-363-0120
Marty (Groom): 708-563-3982
Jessica (MOH): 630-363-0129
Peter (MOH): 708-790-3982
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