Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Mallory & Sam’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
Ceremony: Holy Name Cathedral
735 N State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Rehearsal Dinner: Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap
41 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Bride & Groom Prep Location: The Westin Chicago River North
320 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Reception: River Roast
315 North Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60654
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Friday, January 6th
6:15pm | Rehearsal at Holy Name Cathedral | |
7:00pm | Rehearsal dinner at Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap in the Keg Room | |
9:00pm | Rehearsal dinner ends |
Saturday, January 7th
6:30am | Bridesmaids & moms arrive at the Westin Chicago River North Hair stylist arrives for setup Breakfast will be provided! | |
6:45am | Hair services begin *Schedule below* | |
8:15am | Makeup services begin *Schedule below* | |
11:00am | Groomsmen arrive at the Westin Chicago River North to relax and hang out with Sam Lunch will be provided for everyone! | |
11:15am | Photographer arrives (so please be somewhat dressed!) | |
11:45am | ALL hair and makeup complete for the ladies | |
11:50am | Mallory & bridesmaids take a photo in their getting ready outfits | |
12:00pm | Moms & bridesmaids put on their dresses separately | |
12:35pm | Mallory, parents and bridesmaids UBER to the church Groomsmen + Steve + Bob + Sam toast before heading out | |
12:45pm | Mallory and party arrive at the church Mallory gets dressed at the church in the bride changing room | |
1:00pm | Guests begins arriving at the church Ohana Events checks that the best man has the wedding rings Sam, parents and groomsmen UBER to the church | |
1:10pm | Sam and party arrive at the church | |
1:30pm | Ceremony begins! | |
2:30pm | Ceremony ends Photos with immediate family at the altar | |
2:45pm | Once photos conclude, Wedding Party & parents & plus 1s board the trolley | |
2:50pm | Wedding party trolley departs for photos (Wrigley Building = first stop) | |
3:30pm | Photos conclude at the Wrigley Building, wedding party and plus 1s board, and then head to the State Street Bridge for photos Immediate family (in photos) head back to their hotels | |
3:55pm | Wedding party trolley departs State Street Bridge and heads to the Board of Trade | |
4:20pm | Wedding party trolley departs the Board of Trade & heads to Union Station (last photo stop) | |
5:15pm | Trolley departs Union Station and heads to River Roast | |
5:30pm | Wedding party trolley arrives at River Roast | |
6:00pm | Cocktail hour begins at River Roast | |
7:00pm | Cocktail hour ends, guests are invited into the reception space | |
7:15pm | Parents are recognized at their tables Wedding party & bride/groom are introduced into the room | |
7:20pm | Mallory & Sam cut their cake Welcome and toast by Father of the Bride, Steve Abel | |
7:25pm | Dinner begins | |
7:40pm | After salads are plated, speeches begin: – Ryan (MOH) | |
8:20pm | After entrees are served, speeches begin: – Rob (BM) – Bob (FOB) | |
8:40pm | Let the dance party begin! | |
9:00pm | Sparkler photo outside with the wedding party | |
12:00am | Wedding ends 🙁 |
Sunday, January 8th
9:00/10:00am | Casual bagel brunch at the Westin in Mallory’s parents’ suite | |
12:00pm | Check out at the Westin Chicago River North hotel |
HAIR / MAKEUP
Beauty Pointers!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Danielle (Wedding Planner): 630-418-3264
Mallory (Bride): 331-210-2817
Sam (Groom): 630-234-8316
Ryan (MOH): 847-610-0626
Rob (BM): 630-673-1637
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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…
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We look forward to meeting all of you! Let’s get ready to celebrate!
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