Nicole & Jeremy’s Wedding Weekend!

November 14, 2026

Hi family and friends! How excited are you for Nicole & Jeremy’s wedding 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

Rehearsal Dinner: Cafe Bionda
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Sara’s Getting Ready Location: Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Tyler’s Getting Ready Location: Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

3:00pm	Check in available at Hilton Chicago
4:30pm	Everyone attending the rehearsal departs for Cafe Bionda Sara and Tyler bring all personal set up items to Cafe Bionda
5:00pm	Rehearsal begins at Cafe Bionsa
5:30pm	Rehearsal ends and everyone heads over to bar while tables are pushed back into place
6:00pm	Rehearsal dinner begins at Cafe Bionda
8:30pm	Rehearsal dinner ends Welcome drinks begin at Cafe Bionda
10:00pm	Reception ends and everyone heads back to their respective locations

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

8:30am	Those first in the beauty chair arrive at Sara’s suite  Sara provides light bites and coffee
8:45am	Hair and makeup services begin **schedule below**
10:00am	Tyler’s party meets at Hilton Hotel to drop off their wedding outfits in Justin’s room
10:30am	Tyler’s party meets at Eleven City Diner for brunch
11:00am	Lunch is delivered from Jimmy John’s for Sara and party
11:30am	Personal florals (bouquets/bouts/loose blooms) are delivered to Hilton Hotel
12:00pm	Tyler and party are done with brunch and they head back to the hotel → Tyler to get ready in his parent’s suite  → Tyler’s party to get ready in Justin’s room
12:30pm	Media team arrives at Hilton Chicago
12:45pm	All parents begin to get dressed for photos
1:00pm	ALL hair and makeup service are complete Sara and party take photos in their getting ready outfits
1:05pm	All parents are dressed for the day and head to Sara or Tyler’s getting ready space → Paula = Sara’s suite  → Ray = stays in his room until given “ok” → Gail + Tom = Tyler’s getting ready room
1:15pm	Sara and party put on their dresses in separate spaces Sara’s mom (Paula) and sister (Emily) helps Sara put on dress for detail shots Tyler and party begin their “getting ready” shots taken – Justin helps Tyler “get ready” with last details
1:35pm	Sara’s first look with party in the bridal suite  Sara’s party cleans up the space and grabs items needed for wedding day  One of the bridesmaids is in charge of bringing Sara’s personal items onto the trolley Sara’s dad (Ray) heads over to Sara’s suite
1:40pm	All photos for Tyler are complete Tyler heads out to get staged for first look Tyler’s party cleans up the space and grabs items needed for wedding day  Kev is in charge of the foam cooler with non-messy snacks, waters, beer, seltzers, and ice
1:45pm	Sara’s first look with her dad (Ray) in the bridal suite Trolley arrives at Hilton Chicago
1:50pm	Once Tyler is staged, Sara heads downstairs/outside to meet Tyler for the first look Emily follows Sara and helps with carrying her dress and bouquet  Sara and Tyler’s party (+Officiant/Mike) heads to hotel lobby to drop off items in the trolley All parents
2:00pm	First look in Formal Gardens; couple portraits begin afterwards
2:05pm	Wedding party heads over to Formal Gardens to join for photos Solo and group wedding party pictures begin at Formal Gardens
2:30pm	Photos are complete at Formal Gardens Everyone meets trolley on Balbo Drive Once everyone is on board, trolley departs for Wrigley Building
2:50pm	Trolley arrives at Wrigley Building Everyone deboards for wedding party group portraits
3:10pm	Wedding party pictures are complete and they head back to trolley Couple portraits begin
3:20pm	All parents (with the kids) orders rideshares or heads to their car for Bridgeport Art Center
3:30pm	All portraits are complete Everyone heads back to the trolley and departs for Bridgeport Art Center once on board Parents (with the kids) depart for Bridgeport Art Center in rideshares or personal cars
4:00pm	Trolley and family arrives at Bridgeport Art Center Sara and Tyler take quick couple portraits within Sculpture Garden  Siblings in the wedding party stay close by for family portraits
4:15pm	Family pictures begin at the ceremony altar in Sculpture Garden
4:35pm	ALL photos completed  Quick ceremony rehearsal begins with wedding party and family
4:50pm	Ceremony rehearsal ends  Everyone gets tucked away and freshens up in the bridal suite
5:20pm	Ohana Events checks that the best man (Justin) the wedding rings + veil is on Sara Everyone in the processional begins to line up in the hallway (hallway attached to coat check)
5:30pm	Ceremony begins!
6:00pm	Sara & Tyler are married!!! Immediately following end of ceremony, pictures begin in at the altar Cocktail hour begins outside
7:00pm	Cocktail hour ends and guests are invited inside for dinner
7:20pm	Introductions begin: 1) Ray & Paula Kinney (at their seats) 2) Tom & Gail Berry (at their seats) 3) Sara & Tyler! Sara & Tyler’s first dance to follow
8:15pm	After all entrées are served, speeches begin: 1) Ray Kinney 2) Justin Cesar 3) Emily Kinney
8:30pm	After speeches, special dances begin: 1) Tyler and Gail 2) Sara and Ray Dance floor officially opens!
11:30pm	Party’s Over 🙁 All items go with Tyler’s parents Everyone orders rideshares to their final destination

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CONTACT INFO

Sonya (Wedding Planner): 216-632-2304
Sara (Bride): 630-201-1360
Tyler (Groom): 314-518-3151
Emily (MOH): 630-542-3388
Justin (BM): 815-793-9511

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BEAUTY 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

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DON’T FORGET TO BRING…

Ladies

1. Arrive in something comfy (tank with shorts or leggings)! Sara will provide a linen top to wear throughout the morning
2. Wedding day outfit (already steamed!) + appropriate bras/Spanx/undergarments
3. Wedding outfit shoes (neutral, silver, gold)
4. Any accessories (neutral, gold, or silver tones) for wedding day outfits
5. If getting nails done, select a neutral color or have the color match your dress
6. Clutch/purse with personal items/IDs, phone, lipstick, tissues, etc.
7. Emily: 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!

Gents

1. Rental outfit from Generation Tux (already pressed!): Black Patent Leather Shoes, Black Pants, Pleated White Spread Collar Shirt, Suspenders, Black Notch Lapel Tuxedo, Black and Silver Cufflinks and Studs, Black Pre-Tied Bow Tie, White Pocket Square
**bring your own black socks**
2. Cell phones, wallets and anything else you may keep in your suit coat pocket (do not put these items in your pants pockets – it will ruin pictures!)
3. Arrive in something comfortable to get ready in
4. Ray & Justin: 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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We look forward to meeting all of you!
Let’s celebrate!!! 🙂